Virginia Tech fell short of a comeback to beat a more physical Rutgers team after another abominable first quarter. Eight plays and 2,500 words analyzing how a more sound Hokies defensive front was still bullied around, mental errors on the o-line and more.
The Hokies hope to handle the Scarlet Knights to keep the pitchforks at bay in Blacksburg.
It's only week four, but Rutgers looms large for Virginia Tech. Not only for the season, but the large narrative surrounding the program.
Virginia Tech football is bad but also maybe getting better? The offense is improving, but also hasn't scored in the first quarter this season? It's all a complicated mess of contradictions, and none of it will make you feel any better.
In this week's Facts and Film column, a look at Kyron Drones' first start in a Hokie uniform, plus insight into how good coaching hires have allowed Marshall to become a dominant defensive program.
Despite some areas of improvement, Rutgers cashed in on Virginia Tech's mistakes while the Hokies couldn't make the Scarlet Knights pay for their own in a renewed Big East rivalry. 11-play, 3,100-word film review breaking down the ups and downs of the defense and quarterback Kyron Drones' first start.
Virginia Tech hopes to right the ship at Rutgers.
