The Hokies will have a new defensive scheme this season. Part one of a film breakdown series is 3,000 words that covers alignment, the 3-safety evolution, roster fits, personnel gaps and more.
While the Virginia Tech offensive line was outmatched, several young defensive players turned in sound efforts to keep the Hokies close against Minnesota in 24-10 loss.
The Hokies face a sound defensive Big Ten opponent who was competitive in every game this season. Seven-play, 2,200-word Minnesota film preview with an eye to the Hokies' future.
Pop Watson provided the Hokies offensive juice, giving the defense just enough wiggle room against an anemic UVA offense to keep the Commonwealth Cup in Blacksburg. 2,600-word, 11-play film review analyzing Watson's play, a double posts concept and one linebacker to build around in the future.
Despite a surprise performance by Pop Watson, the same errors that have consistently cost the Hokies wins over Brent Pry's three seasons once again raised their ugly head in another one-score loss.
A sloppy offensive performance combined with second half defensive breakdowns in the secondary derailed a terrific first half defensive effort in a crushing 24-14 loss to Clemson.
In a measuring stick game for the Virginia Tech football program, game management coupled with a lack of physicality and execution on defense resulted in another one-score loss for Brent Pry and the Hokies.
The Virginia Tech defense was stretched to the breaking point but held, while the offense couldn't block a road cone in a 21-6 win against Georgia Tech. 2,900-word, 10-play film review breaking down stout play of the d-tackles, young defenders stepping up and what went wrong with the o-line.
The offensive line paved the way for a record setting Bhayshul Tuten performance as the Hokies steamrolled over Boston College, 42-21. Breaking down Virginia Tech's domination in the trenches and a regression from second-level defenders; 11-play, 2-900-word film review.
Virginia Tech's offensive tempo sparked early production as the Hokies grinded out a physical win against Stanford. Breaking down an assertive offensive plan that leveraged a new wrinkle in its RPOs and highlighting two young defenders who stepped up; 9-play, 2,500-word film breakdown.
Despite being the more physical team and creating more turnovers, Virginia Tech's self-inflicted wounds did them in against the undefeated Hurricanes. 10-play, 2,500-word film review analyzing many of the subtle things that did the Hokies in.
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.
A 37-17 victory in Norfolk should exorcise some demons, but the Hokies have a lot of work to do as they prepare to face their toughest opponent so far this season. Breaking down the step backwards in the run game and communication breakdowns that stymied Virginia Tech's defense ahead of an important matchup with Rutgers.
The Hokies overcame horrific pass protection with a commitment to run the football, while inexperienced secondary players stepped up in a 31-14 win over Marshall. Examining that, o-line play, subtle improvements in linebacker and secondary play in this 2,800-word, 11-play film review.
The inability to run the football and defensive breakdowns continued to plague Brent Pry's Hokies, this time in a 34-27 loss to Vanderbilt. Breaking down defensive lapses, a baffling offensive game plan and more in this 9-play, 2,600-word film review.
Breaking down the film of Vanderbilt's new quarterback and offensive scheme, which together stand to test the Virginia Tech defense.
Breaking down 8 plays among three inexperienced defensive backs who stood out in the Hokies spring game.
A 15-play, 2,600-word film review breaking down what to expect from the three incoming defensive tackle transfers that played in the Hokies spring game, including film analysis from their previous seasons. Tech added a top d-tackle option, but questions remain about the position's overall rotation.
The Hokies entered the 2024 spring camp with concerns at offensive line and linebacker. The spring game was a step forward for run blocking, but linebacker play continues to plague the Virginia Tech defense. 8-play, 2,500-word breaking down the performances of those two groups.
With an offseason full of optimism wrapping up, the Hokies have question marks to address in order to take the next steps in 2024. The spring game is the "sneak peak" at how they will attempt to address those gaps.
