Staff Picks: VT vs GT
If you pay attention to the odds and on paper, the Hokies should absolutely no trouble with Austin Peay. But Virginia Tech knows all too well what can happen when you underestimate your opponent when it was upset two years ago by James Madison.
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Will the Hokies win in a runaway? Our staff takes its picks for today's 1:30 p.m. kickoff.
When looking at Austin Peay's stats from its 49-10 defeat by Western Kentucky last week, there's plenty to look at.
WKU had 28 first downs to the Governor's 8. The Toppers outgained Austin Peay 596-164. But included in that is one telling stat: fifth-year senior
If Virginia Tech gets out to a sluggish start it'll be because the Hokies haven't caught up on sleep from Monday night's late finish.
It's hard to know how the backups will do, which is the only thing that makes predicting a score in a game like this tricky. Simply put though, Virginia Tech should have zero trouble. I think the backup defense will keep VT from a shutout, giving up a few late points.
I expect this one to be over fairly quickly for the Hokies, barring a sleepy slow start Saturday afternoon. The first-team offense and defense should be able to do just about anything for the Hokies, particularly QB
There's a lot of talent down on the depth chart that is going to be played a lot this game. I'm particularly intrigued to see how guys like
These guys represent the next wave of talent for the Hokies and this should be the first extended playing time for each of them.
There is no time to relax for Virginia Tech. After the huge opening win against Georgia Tech on Monday night, just days later, it's time to take the field again. Don't expect to see Thomas much in the third quarter, if at all.