Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Virginia Tech Hokies
Friday, January 3rd 2025 (7:30 PM EST)
Minnesota -10 (43.5) (-410) Open: 0.0
Minnesota 24 - Virginia Tech: 10 (Duke's Mayo Bowl)
Golden Gophers (8 - 5) (10 - 2 - 1)
Coach P. J. Fleck (50 - 34)
Avg Score : 26 - 17 (23 - 19 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Coach P. J. Fleck (50 - 34)
Avg Score : 26 - 17 (23 - 19 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8 - 5 (#42)
Wins: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Losses: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Future: (Elite: ) (Good: ) (Avg: ) (Bad: 0)
Bowl Game Opt Outs
Our Line: Virginia Tech -0 (SP+ MINN -0.5)
Projected Score: MINN: 22 - VT: 22 (45)
MINN Win prob: 77% | Cover: 50%
MINN Travel: 854 miles, 1 hrs behind
Our Line: Virginia Tech -0 (SP+ MINN -0.5)
Projected Score: MINN: 22 - VT: 22 (45)
MINN Win prob: 77% | Cover: 50%
MINN Travel: 854 miles, 1 hrs behind
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)
| Minnesota's 2024 Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result | O/U | Cover | |
| Thu 8/29 | Minnesota vs North Carolina | +2.0 | 52.5 | L 17 - 19 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/7 | Minnesota vs Rhode Island | -27.5 | 47.5 | W 48 - 0 | O | Y | |
| Sat 9/14 | Minnesota vs Nevada | -17.5 | 44.5 | W 27 - 0 | U | Y | |
| Sat 9/21 | Minnesota vs Iowa | +3.0 | 34.5 | L 14 - 31 | O | N | |
| Sat 9/28 | Minnesota at Michigan | +10.5 | 34.5 | L 24 - 27 | O | Y | |
| Sat 10/5 | Minnesota vs USC | +8.5 | 45.5 | W 24 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 10/12 | Minnesota at UCLA | -3.5 | 39.0 | W 21 - 17 | U | Y | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 10/26 | Minnesota vs Maryland | -6.0 | 45.0 | W 48 - 23 | O | Y | |
| Sat 11/2 | Minnesota at Illinois | -2.5 | 47.0 | W 25 - 17 | U | Y | |
| Sat 11/9 | Minnesota at Rutgers | -6.5 | 44.5 | L 19 - 26 | O | N | |
| BYE WEEK | |||||||
| Sat 11/23 | Minnesota vs Penn State | +11.0 | 45.0 | L 25 - 26 | O | Y | |
| Fri 11/29 | Minnesota at Wisconsin | -1.5 | 40.5 | W 24 - 7 | U | Y | |
| Fri 1/3 | Minnesota vs Virginia Tech | -10.0 | 43.5 | W 24 - 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 26.2 | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 16.9 | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN | #64 (.2) | 45% (39) | 44% (65) | 2.7 (119) | 103 | 46% (29) | 204 | 4.38 (27) | #16 (.08) | 39% (35) | 36% (8) | 42% (80) | 3.32 (23) | 35.6 | 0.8 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 26.2 | 22.6 | 44.9% | 4.38 | 0.8 | 19 | 307 | 103 | 204 | 3.7 | 44% | 56% | 44% | 46% | 16% | .2 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 16.9 | 18.8 | 38.9% | 3.32 | 1.5 | - | - | - | - | - | 50% | 50% | 36% | 42% | 19% | .08 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | 13 | 29:13 | 18.5 | 45% | 90% | 4.5 | 35.6 | 0.8 | 1.5 | 4.4 | 1.8 | 2 | 28.6 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 44% (111) | 44% (65) | 28.2 | 102.9 | 3.7 | 17 (84) | .11 (80) | 2.7 (119) | 73% (69) | 10% (80) | 0.88 (113) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 50% (63) | 36% (8) | - | - | - | - | .02 (19) | 2.71 (22) | 74% (69) | 9% (90) | 0.95 (50) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Offense | 13 | 56% (25) | 46% (29) | 19.5 | 29.2 | 204.1 | 7 | 10.5 | 18 (68) | 5 (6) | .27 (58) | 1.4 (129) | 30% (46) | 31% (80) | .32 (76) | 6% (70) | 2 (75) |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINN Defense | 13 | 50% (71) | 42% (80) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 16 (10) | .15 (27) | 1.3 (6) | 33% (43) | 26% (16) | .15 (10) | 10% (1) | 1.8 (20) |
| 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) |
Minnesota's Power Ratings
Minnesota's Power Rating: 9.69 #32
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Minnesota's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Minnesota's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Minnesota's Power Rating: 9.69 #32
Minnesota's Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Minnesota's Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
2024 Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Minnesota's 2024 Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Minnesota's 2024 Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Minnesota's Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Minnesota's Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Average Talent
Average Big Ten Talent Rating is 96
Average Power Five Talent: 96
Average FBS Talent: 96
Power Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 9.69 Virginia Tech: 10.175
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 10.4 Virginia Tech: 10.0
Minnesota: 9.69 Virginia Tech: 10.175
SP+ Ratings Matchup
Minnesota: 10.4 Virginia Tech: 10.0
Virginia Tech's Power Ratings
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 10.175 #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: 10.175 #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
Minnesota Scoring
Offense: 26.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.6
Defense: 16.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 18.8
Minnesota's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 10 - 2 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Offense: 26.2 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.6
Defense: 16.9 PPG
Defense on Road: 18.8
Minnesota's 2024 Record
Record: 8 - 5
Record vs Spread: 10 - 2 - 1
Record on Road: 4 - 2
Record vs Spread on Road: 4 - 1 - 0
Record as Fav vs Spread: 6 - 1 - 0
Record as Road Fav vs Spread: 3 - 1 - 0
Projected Score
Minnesota 22
Virginia Tech 22
Total Points: 45
Minnesota 22
Virginia Tech 22
Total Points: 45
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 Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 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 Dog vs Spread: 1 - 2 - 0
Record as Home Dog vs Spread: 0 - 1 - 0
| Year | Date | Home | Score | Away | Score | Winner | Spread | Cover | Total | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 01/03 | Virginia Tech | 10 | Minnesota | 24 | Minnesota | Minnesota -10 | Minnesota | 43.5 | Under |
| Team | Wins | Covers | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 0 | 0 | 0 Overs |
| Minnesota | 1 | 1 | 1 Unders |
| Wins | Covers | Favs | Dogs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home Teams | 0 - 1 | 0 - 1 | 0 - 0 | 0 - 1 |
| Road Teams | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 1 - 0 | 0 - 0 |
| Minnesota Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Mayo Bowl | Minnesota vs Virginia Tech | -10.0 | 43.5 | W 24 - 10 |
| 2023 | Lane Bowl | Minnesota vs Bowling Green | -2.5 | 45.0 | W 30 - 24 |
| 2022 | Pinstripe Bowl | Minnesota vs Syracuse | -10.5 | 45.0 | W 28 - 20 |
| 2021 | Rate Bowl | Minnesota vs West Virginia | -5.0 | 44.5 | W 18 - 6 |
| 2019 | Outback Bowl | Minnesota vs Auburn | +7.0 | 54.0 | W 31 - 24 |
| 2018 | Lane Bowl | Minnesota vs Georgia Tech | +5.5 | 57.0 | W 34 - 10 |
| Virginia Tech Recent Bowl History | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Bowl | Matchup | Spread | Total | Result |
| 2024 | Mayo Bowl | Virginia Tech vs Minnesota | +10.0 | 43.5 | L 10 - 24 |
| 2023 | Military Bowl | Virginia Tech vs Tulane | -13.5 | 43.5 | W 41 - 20 |
| 2021 | Pinstripe Bowl | Virginia Tech vs Maryland | +4.0 | 55.0 | L 10 - 54 |
| 2019 | N/A | Virginia Tech vs Kentucky | -2.0 | 47.0 | L 30 - 37 |
| 2018 | N/A | Virginia Tech vs Cincinnati | +5.5 | 48.5 | L 31 - 35 |
(#32) Minnesota Info
Power Rating: 9.69 #32
Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 44%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Good in Scoring Position 3.32 PPO
Great Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Minnesota has played in 5 Bowls in the last 5 years (5 - 0)
Minnesota has played in 19 Bowls since 2000 (11 - 8)
Minnesota Notes
(11/23) Fight w/ PSU. Off awful, 2 TO's, coaching cost
(11/13) WTF gag vs Gers, Rgame 19 att/35 yds! Def bad
(11/2) Even w/ Ill, forced 2 TOs. Brosmer/Rgame enough
(10/16) Into wk 8, have 17 Def TO's, 2nd in CFB
(10/13) Rgame awful, Run Def great, clutch W @ UCLA
(10/4) Pass 60% = avg success. Rgame 3.4 ypc, 100 ypg
(9/28) Rgame is shockingly awful. Brosmer OK vs Mich
(9/1) Run game awful vs NC, Brosmer bad, have no WR
(8/28) Is RB Taylor healthy? Check warmups vs NC
(8/1) QB Brosmer (N Hampshire) looks fun, WR decent
Minnesota Highlights
Minnesota offense is good in red zone (#93)
Minnesota offense is good on 3rd downs
Minnesota defense does not give up big plays (#83)
Minnesota defense is really good in red zone (#77)
Minnesota has a good run defense (#6)
Minnesota Defensive Line is very good (#9)
Minnesota Secondary is very good (#76)
Minnesota has a great TO Margin (#82)
Minnesota commits very few Penalties (#38)
Minnesota defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Minnesota Deficiencies
Minnesota Can Not Run the Ball (#49)
Minnesota offense is not Explosive (#72)
Power Rating: 9.69 #32
Offense Rating: 23.19 #37
Defense Rating: 3.27 #14
Overall SP+ Rating: 10.4 #27
Offense SP+ Rating: 25.6 #79
Defense SP+ Rating: 15.4 #11
Talent Rating: 96.00 #1
Blue Chip Ratio: 7% #48
Expected Record: 8.0 - 5.0
Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 56%, Run: 44%
Good Offense Success Rate of 45%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.38 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Good Pass Success 46%
Avg OL Grades, Awful OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Poor Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Good in Scoring Position 3.32 PPO
Great Run Def Success 36%
Bad Pass Def Success 42%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position
Minnesota has played in 5 Bowls in the last 5 years (5 - 0)
Minnesota has played in 19 Bowls since 2000 (11 - 8)
Minnesota Notes
(11/23) Fight w/ PSU. Off awful, 2 TO's, coaching cost
(11/13) WTF gag vs Gers, Rgame 19 att/35 yds! Def bad
(11/2) Even w/ Ill, forced 2 TOs. Brosmer/Rgame enough
(10/16) Into wk 8, have 17 Def TO's, 2nd in CFB
(10/13) Rgame awful, Run Def great, clutch W @ UCLA
(10/4) Pass 60% = avg success. Rgame 3.4 ypc, 100 ypg
(9/28) Rgame is shockingly awful. Brosmer OK vs Mich
(9/1) Run game awful vs NC, Brosmer bad, have no WR
(8/28) Is RB Taylor healthy? Check warmups vs NC
(8/1) QB Brosmer (N Hampshire) looks fun, WR decent
Minnesota Highlights
Minnesota offense is good in red zone (#93)
Minnesota offense is good on 3rd downs
Minnesota defense does not give up big plays (#83)
Minnesota defense is really good in red zone (#77)
Minnesota has a good run defense (#6)
Minnesota Defensive Line is very good (#9)
Minnesota Secondary is very good (#76)
Minnesota has a great TO Margin (#82)
Minnesota commits very few Penalties (#38)
Minnesota defense Intercepts a lot of Passes (#56)
Minnesota Deficiencies
Minnesota Can Not Run the Ball (#49)
Minnesota offense is not Explosive (#72)
| Performance GradesPerf Grades | ||
|---|---|---|
| CategoryCat | VT | MINN |
| OverallOver | #45 | #18 |
| OffenseOff | #72 | #37 |
| DefenseDef | #44 | #19 |
| Special TeamsST | #20 | #1 |
| PassingPass | #65 | #11 |
| RushingRush | #27 | #53 |
| Run BlockRBLK | #76 | #29 |
| Pass BlockPBLK | #72 | #68 |
| Route RunningWR Rt | #76 | #53 |
| TacklingTkl | #15 | #77 |
| Run DefenseR Def | #47 | #18 |
| Pass Rush DefPRush | #20 | #60 |
| Coverage DefCov | #68 | #33 |
(#29) Virginia Tech Info
Power Rating: 10.175 #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 played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 3)
Virginia Tech has played in 23 Bowls since 2000 (10 - 13)
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 is Undefeated vs Spread as Underdogs Away from Home
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: 10.175 #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 played in 4 Bowls in the last 5 years (1 - 3)
Virginia Tech has played in 23 Bowls since 2000 (10 - 13)
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 is Undefeated vs Spread as Underdogs Away from Home
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Brosmer (Tr) | 268 | 403 | 67% | 2829 | 18 | 6 | 7.0 |
| Drake Lindsey | 4 | 5 | 80% | 50 | 1 | 0 | 10.0 |
| Player Name | CAR | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darius Taylor | 205 | 986 | 10 | 4.8 | 80 |
| Marcus Major (Tr) | 78 | 352 | 3 | 4.5 | 40 |
| Jaren Mangham (Tr) | 19 | 123 | 0 | 6.5 | 18 |
| Jordan Nubin | 11 | 19 | 0 | 1.7 | 7 |
| Player Name | REC | YDS | TD | YPC | LONG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Jackson | 75 | 863 | 4 | 11.5 | 39 |
| Elijah Spencer | 52 | 685 | 6 | 13.2 | 29 |
| Darius Taylor | 54 | 350 | 2 | 6.5 | 22 |
| Jameson Geers | 27 | 286 | 4 | 10.6 | 23 |
| Top Def | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cody Lindenberg | 94 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| Maverick Baranowski | 65 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Kerry Brown | 63 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Danny Striggow | 52 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Sacks | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Smith | 27 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| Jack Henderson | 44 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| Danny Striggow | 52 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| Jah Joyner | 32 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| Pass D | Tack | TFL | SACKS | PRESS | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Walley | 42 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| Ethan Robinson (Tr) | 42 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Jah Joyner | 32 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 7 |
| 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 |