Marshall Thundering Herd at Virginia Tech Hokies
Saturday, September 7th 2024 (4:30 PM EDT)
Virginia Tech -20.5 (52.5) (-1600) Open: -20.5 | 51.5
Virginia Tech 31 - Marshall: 14
Thundering Herd (10 - 3) (11 - 1 - 1)
Coach Charles Huff (22 - 17)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (28 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Charles Huff (22 - 17)
Avg Score : 32 - 23 (28 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 10 - 3 (#17)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Our Line: Virginia Tech -12.5 (SP+ VT -7)
Projected Score: MRSH: 20 - VT: 32 (52)
VT Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
MRSH Travel: 137 miles
Projected Score: MRSH: 20 - VT: 32 (52)
VT Win prob: 94% | Cover: 54%
MRSH Travel: 137 miles
Hokies (6 - 7) (6 - 7 - 0)
Coach Brent Pry (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (28 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach Brent Pry (10 - 14)
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (28 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6 - 7 (#72)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
| Marshall's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Marshall vs Stony Brook | -32.5 | 56.5 | W 45 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Marshall at Virginia Tech | +20.5 | 52.5 | L 14 - 31 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 9/21 | Marshall at Ohio State | +40.0 | 57.0 | L 14 - 49 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/28 | Marshall vs Western Michigan | -3.5 | 53.5 | W 27 - 20 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Marshall vs App State | -3.0 | 56.5 | W 52 - 37 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Marshall at Georgia Southern | +1.0 | 58.5 | L 23 - 24 | U | Y | |
| Thu 10/17 | Marshall vs Georgia State | -9.5 | 51.5 | W 35 - 20 | O | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/2 | Marshall vs UL Monroe | -10.5 | 48.0 | W 28 - 23 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Marshall at Southern Miss | -13.5 | 53.5 | W 37 - 3 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/16 | Marshall vs Coastal Carolina | -7.5 | 57.0 | W 31 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/23 | Marshall at Old Dominion | +3.0 | 51.0 | W 42 - 35 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/30 | Marshall at James Madison | +2.5 | 52.5 | W 35 - 33 | O | Y | |
| Sat 12/7 | Marshall at Louisiana | +5.0 | 58.0 | W 31 - 3 | U | Y | |
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| Virginia Tech's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Sat 8/31 | Virginia Tech at Vanderbilt | -13.5 | 53.5 | L 27 - 34 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/7 | Virginia Tech vs Marshall | -20.5 | 52.5 | W 31 - 14 | U | N | |
| Sat 9/14 | Virginia Tech at Old Dominion | -15.5 | 47.5 | W 37 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Virginia Tech vs Rutgers | -3.0 | 45.0 | L 23 - 26 | O | N | |
| Fri 9/27 | Virginia Tech at Miami | +17.5 | 55.5 | L 34 - 38 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Virginia Tech at Stanford | -9.5 | 50.0 | W 31 - 7 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Thu 10/17 | Virginia Tech vs Boston College | -8.5 | 47.5 | W 42 - 21 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/26 | Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech | -11.0 | 52.0 | W 21 - 6 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Virginia Tech at Syracuse | -3.5 | 54.0 | L 31 - 38 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/9 | Virginia Tech vs Clemson | +6.5 | 54.5 | L 14 - 24 | U | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Virginia Tech at Duke | -2.5 | 45.5 | L 28 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 11/30 | Virginia Tech vs Virginia | -4.5 | 44.5 | W 37 - 17 | O | Y | |
| Fri 1/3 | Virginia Tech vs Minnesota | +10.0 | 43.5 | L 10 - 24 | U | N | |
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Important Stats (2024)
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | #60 (.21) | 43% (66) | 31.8 | 45% (47) | 3.35 (18) | 203 | 40% (88) | 181 | 3.93 (66) | #47 (.13) | 40% (46) | 23.1 | 43% (75) | 37% (21) | 3.87 (79) | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 |
| VT | #75 (.18) | 42% (87) | 28.2 | 44% (66) | 3.01 (76) | 173 | 39% (102) | 178 | 4.22 (40) | #18 (.09) | 39% (34) | 22.8 | 42% (56) | 36% (15) | 2.97 (7) | 46.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| Teams | Off Explosive. | Off Success | PPG | Rush Success | OL Yds Per Att | Rush YPG | Pass Success | Pass YPG | Off ScoreZone | Def Explosive. | Def Success | Def PPG | RunD Success | Pass D Success | Def ScoreZone | Penalty YPG | TO PG | Def TO PG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH | #60 (.21) | 43% (66) | 45% (47) | 3.35 (18) | 203 | 40% (88) | 181 | 3.93 (66) | #47 (.13) | 40% (46) | 43% (75) | 37% (21) | 3.87 (79) | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | ||
| VT | #75 (.18) | 42% (87) | 44% (66) | 3.01 (76) | 173 | 39% (102) | 178 | 4.22 (40) | #18 (.09) | 39% (34) | 42% (56) | 36% (15) | 2.97 (7) | 46.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 |
Overall Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 31.8 | 28 | 42.9% | 3.93 | 0.7 | 20 | 384 | 203 | 181 | 5.2 | 59% | 41% | 45% | 40% | 13% | .21 |
| VT Defense | 13 | 22.8 | 18 | 38.9% | 2.97 | 1.8 | - | - | - | - | - | 52% | 47% | 42% | 36% | 20% | .09 |
| Teams | Games | PPG | PPG H/R | Success Rate | Pts PerOpp | TO | 1stD PG | TotalYds PG | RushYds PG | PassYdsPG | RYPA | Run Rate | Pass Rate | Run Success | Pass Success | Havoc Rate | Total PPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 23.1 | 25.4 | 40% | 3.87 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 53% | 46% | 43% | 37% | 19% | .13 |
| VT Offense | 13 | 28.2 | 28 | 41.6% | 4.22 | 1.2 | 18 | 351 | 173 | 178 | 4.9 | 55% | 44% | 44% | 39% | 18% | .18 |
Additional Stats 2024
| Teams | Games | Possession Time | 1st Downs PG | 3rd Down % | 4th Down % | Penalties PG | Penalty Yds PG | Off TO PG | Def TO PG | TFL PG | Sacks PG | D/ST TDs | Avg Field Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marshall | 13 | 28:39 | 19.8 | 40% | 59% | 5.4 | 42.5 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 6.6 | 2.6 | 2 | 31.1 |
| Virginia Tech | 13 | 27:18 | 17.9 | 37% | 42% | 5.5 | 46.3 | 1.2 | 1.8 | 5.9 | 2.7 | 1 | 30.2 |
Run Game Stats (2024)
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 59% (12) | 45% (47) | 38.8 | 202.5 | 5.2 | 21 (59) | .22 (27) | 3.35 (18) | 76% (49) | 8% (32) | 1.06 (39) |
| VT Defense | 13 | 52% (88) | 42% (56) | - | - | - | - | .05 (32) | 2.86 (45) | 71% (55) | 12% (17) | 0.85 (14) |
| Teams | Games | Run Play Rate | Run Play Success | Rush Att PG | Rush Yds PG | Rush Yds Per Att | Rushing TDs | Run Pred Pts Added | OL Yds Per Att | 3rd/4th & Short | Front 7 Havoc | Run Play Explosivness |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 53% (99) | 43% (75) | - | - | - | - | .17 (93) | 2.95 (57) | 70% (50) | 12% (30) | 1.11 (118) |
| VT Offense | 13 | 55% (32) | 44% (66) | 35.2 | 173.2 | 4.9 | 27 (30) | .21 (31) | 3.01 (76) | 77% (38) | 13% (124) | 1.1 (23) |
Pass Game Stats (2024)
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Offense | 13 | 41% (123) | 40% (88) | 14.9 | 25.6 | 181.1 | 7.1 | 12.1 | 27 (20) | 4 (1) | .23 (82) | 1.7 (36) | 30% (36) | 30% (84) | .25 (98) | 5% (52) | 2 (76) |
| VT Defense | 13 | 47% (44) | 36% (15) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 14 (23) | .18 (41) | 1.8 (116) | 34% (41) | 25% (6) | .26 (47) | 8% (14) | 2.3 (127) |
| Teams | Games | PassPlay Rate | PassPlay Success | Comp PG | Att PG | Yds PG | Yds PA | Yds PC | TDs | Ints | PassPlays PPA | PassPlays Expl | PassDowns Rate | PassDowns Succ Rate | PassDowns PPA | DB Havoc | PassDowns Expl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MRSH Defense | 13 | 46% (37) | 37% (21) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 13 (31) | .13 (23) | 1.6 (58) | 34% (37) | 26% (14) | .24 (40) | 7% (25) | 2.2 (102) |
| VT Offense | 13 | 44% (105) | 39% (102) | 14.6 | 24.7 | 177.9 | 7.2 | 12.2 | 15 (98) | 8 (40) | .17 (100) | 1.5 (87) | 34% (109) | 27% (112) | .27 (94) | 5% (49) | 2.2 (26) |
Marshall's Power Ratings
Marshall's Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Marshall's Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Marshall's Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Marshall's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Marshall's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Marshall's Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Marshall's Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Marshall's Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Marshall's 2024 Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Marshall's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Marshall's Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Marshall's Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Average Talent
Average Sun Belt Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Marshall: -2.33 Virginia Tech: 12.675
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Marshall: 3.1 Virginia Tech: 10.0
Marshall: -2.33 Virginia Tech: 12.675
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Marshall: 3.1 Virginia Tech: 10.0
Virginia Tech's Power Ratings
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 12.675 #29
Virginia Tech's Offense Rating: 22.24 #48
Virginia Tech's Defense Rating: 2.91 #10
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Virginia Tech's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Virginia Tech's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #30
Virginia Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.3 #41
Virginia Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #36
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 12.675 #29
Virginia Tech's Offense Rating: 22.24 #48
Virginia Tech's Defense Rating: 2.91 #10
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Virginia Tech's 2024 Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Virginia Tech's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #30
Virginia Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 31.3 #41
Virginia Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #36
Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Marshall Scoring
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.4
Marshall's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 1 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 6 - 0 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 0
Offense: 31.8 PPG
Offense on Road: 28
Defense: 23.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.4
Marshall's 2024 Record
Record: 10 - 3
Record vs Spread: 11 - 1 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 3
Record vs Spread on Road: 6 - 0 - 1
Record as Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 1
Record as Road Dog vs Spread: 5 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Virginia Tech 32
Marshall 20
Total Points: 52
Virginia Tech 32
Marshall 20
Total Points: 52
Virginia Tech Scoring
Offense: 28.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18
Virginia Tech's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
Offense: 28.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18
Virginia Tech's 2024 Record
Record: 6 - 7
Record vs Spread: 6 - 7 - 0
Record at home: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread at home: 3 - 3 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 5 - 5 - 0
Record as Home Fav vs Spread: 3 - 2 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 09/07 | Virginia Tech | 31 | Marshall | 14 | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech -20.5 | Marshall | 52.5 | Under |
| 2023 | 09/23 | Marshall | 24 | Virginia Tech | 17 | Marshall | Marshall -5.5 | Marshall | 41.5 | Under |
| 2018 | 12/01 | Virginia Tech | 41 | Marshall | 20 | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech -3.5 | Virginia Tech | 51.5 | Over |
| 2013 | 09/21 | Virginia Tech | 29 | Marshall | 21 | Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech -11 | Marshall | 0 | |
| 2011 | 09/24 | Marshall | 10 | Virginia Tech | 30 | Virginia Tech | ||||
| 2009 | 09/12 | Virginia Tech | 52 | Marshall | 10 | Virginia Tech | ||||
| 2005 | 10/08 | Virginia Tech | 41 | Marshall | 14 | Virginia Tech | ||||
| 2002 | 09/12 | Virginia Tech | 47 | Marshall | 21 | Virginia Tech |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 7 | 1 | 1 Overs |
| Marshall | 1 | 3 | 2 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 7 - 1 | 2 - 2 | 2 - 2 | 0 - 0 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 7 | 2 - 2 | 0 - 0 | 2 - 2 |
(#71) Marshall Info
Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Marshall has won 1 straight
Record on Road: 4 - 3 (6 - 0 - 1 vs Spread )
Marshall Notes
(12/8) Won Sun Belt, did not extend HC Huff?
(12/8) Hired HC Tony Gibson (NC St DC)
(12/1) Great 2OT W @JMU, OG'd by 120 yds, QB bad
(11/25) Off great vs ODU. Need W vs JMU & help for SBC
(11/18) Somehow winning games w/ bad Off, meh Def
(11/3) Off Eff, Def enough in W (ULM). Now 3-1 SBC
(10/17) QB Braxton (very mobile) taken over for Earle
(10/17) QB Braxton pass bad/run good vs Ga St
(10/17) Rgame 295 yds, 8 ypc vs Ga St. Nearly gagged
(10/13) QB's awful, Rgame good. 21pt 4Q total gag (Ga So)
Marshall Highlights
Marshall has Really Good Running Game (#56)
Marshall has a top Offensive Line (#120)
Marshall Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Marshall has a good pass defense (#109)
Marshall Front 7 is disruptive (#56)
Marshall Secondary is very good (#88)
Marshall has a great TO Margin (#28)
Marshall Deficiencies
Power Rating: -2.33 #71
Offense Rating: 18.46 #82
Defense Rating: 8.48 #57
Overall SP+ Rating: 3.1 #58
Offense SP+ Rating: 29.6 #50
Defense SP+ Rating: 26.9 #71
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 9% #44
Expected Record: 10.0 - 3.0
Team Profile
Very Run heavy Offense 59%, Pass: 41%
Avg Offense Success Rate of 43%
Avg Offensive Explosiveness
Avg in Scoring Position 3.93 PPO
Avg Run Success 45%
Bad Pass Success 40%
Avg OL Grades, Great OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.87 PPO
Bad Run Def Success 43%
Great Pass Def Success 37%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Marshall has won 1 straight
Record on Road: 4 - 3 (6 - 0 - 1 vs Spread )
Marshall Notes
(12/8) Won Sun Belt, did not extend HC Huff?
(12/8) Hired HC Tony Gibson (NC St DC)
(12/1) Great 2OT W @JMU, OG'd by 120 yds, QB bad
(11/25) Off great vs ODU. Need W vs JMU & help for SBC
(11/18) Somehow winning games w/ bad Off, meh Def
(11/3) Off Eff, Def enough in W (ULM). Now 3-1 SBC
(10/17) QB Braxton (very mobile) taken over for Earle
(10/17) QB Braxton pass bad/run good vs Ga St
(10/17) Rgame 295 yds, 8 ypc vs Ga St. Nearly gagged
(10/13) QB's awful, Rgame good. 21pt 4Q total gag (Ga So)
Marshall Highlights
Marshall has Really Good Running Game (#56)
Marshall has a top Offensive Line (#120)
Marshall Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Marshall has a good pass defense (#109)
Marshall Front 7 is disruptive (#56)
Marshall Secondary is very good (#88)
Marshall has a great TO Margin (#28)
Marshall Deficiencies
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | VT | MRSH |
| OverallOver | #45 | #33 |
| OffenseOff | #72 | #78 |
| DefenseDef | #44 | #16 |
| Special TeamsST | #20 | #19 |
| PassingPass | #65 | #66 |
| RushingRush | #27 | #45 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #76 | #71 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #72 | #44 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #76 | #92 |
| TacklingTkl | #15 | #18 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #47 | #59 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #20 | #23 |
| Coverage DefCov | #68 | #3 |
Rematch from Week 2
Virginia Tech -20.5 (52.5)
Virginia Tech won vs Marshall this year (31-14)
Previous Matchups
Virginia Tech beat Marshall last year (31-14)
Marshall beat Virginia Tech in 2023 (24-17)
Weather Forecast
Playing in Lane Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Team Information
Injuries: MRSH | VT
Depth Chart: MRSH | VT
Rosters: MRSH | VT
(#29) Virginia Tech Info
Power Rating: 12.675 #29
Offense Rating: 22.24 #48
Defense Rating: 2.91 #10
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #30
Offense SP+ Rating: 31.3 #41
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #36
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.22 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Great in Scoring Position 2.97 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Virginia Tech has lost 1 straight
Record at home: 4 - 2 (3 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)
Virginia Tech Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, QB Watson awful vs Duke, Rgame bad
(11/9) Schlee cannot play and Off is fucking awful
(11/3) Brent Pry now 1-11 in one score games
(11/3) Drones/Tuten DNP vs Syracuse?
(11/2) Flags, TOs huge in Cuse gag. Off 450+ in L
(11/1) 3-0 in Oct, avg 20 ppg margin of victory
(10/19) Lost 12 straight games vs P4 in non-con!
(10/17) Ran over BC, 368 yds, 9.2 ypc. Turnaround?
(10/17) 2-9 3rd down, 9 pen/88 yds. Allow BC back
(10/17) RB Tuten special, 266 yds, 14 ypc, 3 TD (BC)
Virginia Tech Highlights
Virginia Tech Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Virginia Tech defense is really good in red zone (#134)
Virginia Tech has a good pass defense (#133)
Virginia Tech Front 7 is disruptive (#61)
Virginia Tech Secondary is very good (#115)
Virginia Tech defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#87)
Virginia Tech Deficiencies
Virginia Tech pass game is really bad (#123)
Power Rating: 12.675 #29
Offense Rating: 22.24 #48
Defense Rating: 2.91 #10
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.0 #30
Offense SP+ Rating: 31.3 #41
Defense SP+ Rating: 22.4 #36
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7 #48
Expected Record: 6.0 - 7.0
Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.22 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Great in Scoring Position 2.97 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position
Virginia Tech has lost 1 straight
Record at home: 4 - 2 (3 - 3 - 0 vs Spread)
Virginia Tech Notes
(11/25) 3 str L's, QB Watson awful vs Duke, Rgame bad
(11/9) Schlee cannot play and Off is fucking awful
(11/3) Brent Pry now 1-11 in one score games
(11/3) Drones/Tuten DNP vs Syracuse?
(11/2) Flags, TOs huge in Cuse gag. Off 450+ in L
(11/1) 3-0 in Oct, avg 20 ppg margin of victory
(10/19) Lost 12 straight games vs P4 in non-con!
(10/17) Ran over BC, 368 yds, 9.2 ypc. Turnaround?
(10/17) 2-9 3rd down, 9 pen/88 yds. Allow BC back
(10/17) RB Tuten special, 266 yds, 14 ypc, 3 TD (BC)
Virginia Tech Highlights
Virginia Tech Defense Sacks the QB a lot
Virginia Tech defense is really good in red zone (#134)
Virginia Tech has a good pass defense (#133)
Virginia Tech Front 7 is disruptive (#61)
Virginia Tech Secondary is very good (#115)
Virginia Tech defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#87)
Virginia Tech Deficiencies
Virginia Tech pass game is really bad (#123)
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 124 | 206 | 60% | 1624 | 19 | 2 | 7.9 |
| Stone Earle | 65 | 120 | 54% | 673 | 7 | 2 | 5.6 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Turner | 104 | 864 | 6 | 8.3 | 88 |
| Braylon Braxton (Tr) | 134 | 610 | 4 | 4.6 | 35 |
| Jordan Houston (Tr) | 111 | 592 | 2 | 5.3 | 45 |
| Ethan Payne | 65 | 323 | 7 | 5.0 | 36 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Fitzpatrick (Tr) | 34 | 576 | 6 | 16.9 | 69 |
| Charles Montgomery | 32 | 393 | 3 | 12.3 | 30 |
| Carl Chester (Tr) | 20 | 342 | 3 | 17.1 | 42 |
| Elijah Metcalf (Tr) | 20 | 194 | 3 | 9.7 | 28 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Yates | 114 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| J.J. Roberts | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Michael Green | 78 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| Landyn Watson | 66 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Green | 78 | 21 | 17 | 15 | 2 |
| D'Vion Harris | 53 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Jabari Ishmael | 22 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Chris Thomas Jr. | 44 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.J. Roberts | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 12 |
| Jacobie Henderson | 50 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Josh Moten | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Player Name | COMP | ATT | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | YPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyron Drones | 136 | 224 | 61% | 1562 | 10 | 6 | 7.0 |
| William Watson III | 34 | 58 | 59% | 481 | 1 | 2 | 8.3 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | 183 | 1158 | 15 | 6.3 | 83 |
| Kyron Drones | 98 | 337 | 6 | 3.4 | 53 |
| Jeremiah Coney | 32 | 179 | 0 | 5.6 | 47 |
| Malachi Thomas | 43 | 165 | 1 | 3.8 | 20 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Gosnell | 28 | 506 | 1 | 18.1 | 49 |
| Jaylin Lane | 38 | 466 | 2 | 12.3 | 66 |
| Ali Jennings | 15 | 373 | 3 | 24.9 | 65 |
| Da'Quan Felton | 32 | 360 | 2 | 11.3 | 55 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Keller | 83 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Caleb Woodson | 72 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Mose Phillips III | 65 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Keonta Jenkins | 65 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antwuan Powell | 42 | 19 | 16 | 8 | 0 |
| Aeneas Peebles (Tr) | 29 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Cole Nelson | 36 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Wilfried Pene | 33 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaylen Jones | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Mansoor Delane | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Dorian Strong | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 |