Kansas at Virginia Tech - 2007 Matchup Preview
 
Jayhawks (12 - 1) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 43 - 16 (27 - 20 on Road)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: -2.5  (SP+ -0)
Projected Score: KU: 20 - VT: 23 (43)
KU Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
KU Travel: 1251 miles, 1 hrs behind
Hokies (11 - 3) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach ( - )
Avg Score : 29 - 16 (28 - 13 @ Home)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
 
Kansas's 2007 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/1 Kansas vs Central Michigan-23.5
Sat 9/8 Kansas vs SE Louisiana-23.5
Sat 9/15 Kansas vs Toledo-23.5
Sat 9/22 Kansas vs Florida International-23.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/6 Kansas at Kansas State+2.5
Sat 10/13 Kansas vs Baylor-23.5
Sat 10/20 Kansas at Colorado+2.5
Sat 10/27 Kansas at Texas A&M+2.5
Sat 11/3 Kansas vs Nebraska-23.5
Sat 11/10 Kansas at Oklahoma State+2.5
Sat 11/17 Kansas vs Iowa State-23.5
Sat 11/24 Kansas vs Missouri-23.5
Thu 1/3 Kansas at Virginia Tech+2.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
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Predictions for Kansas's Schedule
Virginia Tech's 2007 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/1 Virginia Tech vs East Carolina-23.5
Sat 9/8 Virginia Tech at LSU+2.5
Sat 9/15 Virginia Tech vs Ohio-23.5
Sat 9/22 Virginia Tech vs William & Mary-23.5
Sat 9/29 Virginia Tech vs North Carolina-23.5
Sat 10/6 Virginia Tech at Clemson+2.5
Sat 10/13 Virginia Tech at Duke+2.5
BYE WEEK
Thu 10/25 Virginia Tech vs Boston College-23.5
Thu 11/1 Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech+2.5
Sat 11/10 Virginia Tech vs Florida State-23.5
Sat 11/17 Virginia Tech vs Miami-23.5
Sat 11/24 Virginia Tech at Virginia+2.5
Sat 12/1 Virginia Tech at Boston College+2.5
Thu 1/3 Virginia Tech vs Kansas-23.5

Total: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Played: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Future: Elite: , Good: , Avg , Bad , Poor
Wins: Elite: , Good: , Avg: , Bad: , Poor:
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Predictions for Virginia Tech's Schedule
Important Stats (2007)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KU.146%42.847%3.3718943%3040-.0435%16.435%35%-0.1139.11.12.8
VT.0138%28.737%2.5813336%219-0.21-.0233%16.132%33%-0.1153.51.62.4
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
KU#9 (.32)48% (16)49% (15)3.6 (3)21348% (11)2094.68 (11)#108 (.23)45% (99)46% (104)43% (95)3.83 (73)38.41.41.4
VT#75 (.18)42% (87)44% (66)3.01 (76)17339% (102)1784.22 (40)#18 (.09)39% (34)42% (56)36% (15)2.97 (7)46.31.21.8



Overall Stats 2007
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KU Offense1342.82745.7%01.1254801893044.845%53%47%43%2%.1
VT Defense1416.112.533.2%-0.112.4 - - - - - 40%59%32%33%2%-.02
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
KU Defense1316.419.635.3%-0.112.8 - - - - - 39%60%35%35%4%-.04
VT Offense1428.727.637.9%-0.211.6173301332193.352%45%37%36%2%.01

Additional Stats 2007
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Kansas1319:0125.143%60%4.139.11.12.800433.6
Virginia Tech1418:101736%56%6.653.51.62.400833.1
Run Game Stats (2007)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KU Offense1345%47%39.4188.84.828.093.3758%0%0.75
VT Defense1440%32% - - - - -.142.3640%0%0.62
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
KU Defense1339%35% - - - - -.122.268%0%0.72
VT Offense1452%37%401333.322-.052.5861%0%0.76

Pass Game Stats (2007)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KU Offense1353%43%23.236.5304.28.313.1367.141.229%34%.192%1.3
VT Defense1459%33% - - - - - - 22.061.339%27%.222%1.6
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
KU Defense1360%35% - - - - - - 23.011.238%26%.144%1.6
VT Offense1445%36%15.627.1218.68.1141710.11.336%32%.192%1.5

Kansas's Power Ratings
Kansas's Power Rating: NR
Kansas's Offense Rating: NR
Kansas's Defense Rating: NR
2007 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0% NR
Kansas's 2007 Expected Record: -
Kansas's 2007 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Kansas's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Kansas's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average Big 12 Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482

Power Ratings Matchup
Kansas:    Virginia Tech: 2.5

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Kansas:    Virginia Tech:




Virginia Tech's Power Ratings
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 2.5 NR
Virginia Tech's Offense Rating: NR
Virginia Tech's Defense Rating: NR
2007 Talent Rating: NR
Blue Chip Ratio: 0 NR
Virginia Tech's 2007 Expected Record: -
Virginia Tech's 2007 Overall SP+ Rating: NR
Virginia Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: NR
Virginia Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: NR

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 0
Average Power Five Talent: 0
Average FBS Talent: 482


Kansas Scoring
Offense: 42.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 27
Defense: 16.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 19.6

Kansas's 2007 Record
Record: 12 - 1
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 13
Record on Road: 5 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Virginia Tech 23
Kansas 20

Total Points: 43

Based on Last 4 Games
Virginia Tech 22
Kansas 16

Total Points: 38

Based on Entire Season
Kansas 25
Virginia Tech 23

Total Points: 48
Virginia Tech Scoring
Offense: 28.7 PPG
Offense at Home: 27.6
Defense: 16.1 PPG
Defense at Home: 12.5

Virginia Tech's 2007 Record
Record: 11 - 3
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 14
Record at home: 6 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
200701/03Virginia Tech21Kansas24
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Virginia Tech000 Overs
Kansas100 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams0 - 10 - 00 - 00 - 0
Road Teams1 - 00 - 00 - 00 - 0

Kansas Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2007N/A Kansas vs Virginia Tech  W 24 - 21
2005N/A Kansas vs Houston  W 42 - 13
2003N/A Kansas vs NC State  L 26 - 56
Virginia Tech Recent Bowl History
DateBowlMatchupSpreadTotalResult
2007N/A Virginia Tech vs Kansas  L 21 - 24
2006N/A Virginia Tech vs Georgia  L 24 - 31
2005Gator Bowl Virginia Tech vs Louisville  W 35 - 24
2004Sugar Bowl Virginia Tech vs Auburn  L 13 - 16
2003N/A Virginia Tech vs California  L 49 - 52
2002N/A Virginia Tech vs Air Force  W 20 - 13
2001N/A Virginia Tech vs Florida State  L 17 - 30
  
(#) KU at (#) VT
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatKUVT
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTalNRNR
Blue ChipsBC%NRNR
Kansas on Offense
CategoryCat
KU OffVT Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Kansas Run Game
CategoryCat
KU OffVT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Kansas Pass Game
CategoryCat
KU OffVT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Virginia Tech on Offense
CategoryCatVT OffKU Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSucNRNR
ExplosiveExpNRNR
PPAPPANRNR
PowerPwrNRNR
SP+SP+NRNR
Pts POPPONRNR
HavocHavNRNR
Virginia Tech Run Game
CategoryCat
VT OffKU Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSucNRNR
Run ExplRExpNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLYNRNR
Stuff RateStuffNRNR
TackleTak - NR
Virginia Tech Pass Game
CategoryCatVT OffKU Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSucNRNR
Pass ExplPExlNRNR
PPAExpNRNR
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7NRNR
DB HavocDBNRNR
Program Comparison
VT 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'07 Profile: Remains Poor G5

KU 5 Year Profile: Consistent Poor G5
'07 Profile: Remains Poor G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Hard Rock Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 55° - Wind: 10 mph
Rematch from Week 1
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Kansas won at Virginia Tech this year (24-21)

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