Vanderbilt at Virginia Tech - 2025 Matchup Preview
Vanderbilt logo Vanderbilt Commodores at Virginia Tech HokiesVirginia Tech logo
Saturday, September 6th 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Lane Stadium - Blacksburg, VA

 
Commodores (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Clark Lea (16 - 33)
Avg Score : 27 - 23 (23 - 22 on Road)
Record Prediction: 5.3 - 6.7 (#87)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 5) (Good: 2) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
VT 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Virginia Tech -2.5   (SP+ VT -3)
Projected Score: VAN: 23 - VT: 26 (51)
VT Win prob: 55% | Cover: 49%
VAN Travel: 362 miles, 1 hrs behind
Hokies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Brent Pry (16 - 20)
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (28 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.8 - 5.2 (#60)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 5) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
 
Vanderbilt's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Vanderbilt vs Charleston Southern-29
Sat 9/6 Vanderbilt at Virginia Tech+2.5
Sat 9/13 Vanderbilt at South Carolina+13
Sat 9/20 Vanderbilt vs Georgia State-24.5
Sat 9/27 Vanderbilt vs Utah State-23.5
Sat 10/4 Vanderbilt at Alabama+27
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/18 Vanderbilt vs LSU+18
Sat 10/25 Vanderbilt vs Missouri+5
Sat 11/1 Vanderbilt at Texas+25.5
Sat 11/8 Vanderbilt vs Auburn+9
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/22 Vanderbilt vs Kentucky-3
Sat 11/29 Vanderbilt at Tennessee+14.5

Total: Elite: 5, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 3
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 5, Good: 2, Avg 2, Bad 0, Poor 3
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Vanderbilt's Schedule
Virginia Tech's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sun 8/31 Virginia Tech vs South Carolina+9.545.5
Sat 9/6 Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt-2.5
Sat 9/13 Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion-18
Sat 9/20 Virginia Tech vs Wofford-29
Sat 9/27 Virginia Tech at NC State+3
Sat 10/4 Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest-15
Sat 10/11 Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech+4.5
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/24 Virginia Tech vs California-10
Sat 11/1 Virginia Tech vs Louisville+4
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Virginia Tech at Florida State+4.5
Sat 11/22 Virginia Tech vs Miami+12
Sat 11/29 Virginia Tech at Virginia-3

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Virginia Tech's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 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
VAN#76 (.17)42% (75)27.342% (93)2.8 (105)12943% (53)1664.25 (34)#111 (.25)47% (121)23.446% (96)48% (125)4.22 (109)48.30.51.1
VT#75 (.18)42% (87)28.244% (66)3.01 (76)17339% (102)1784.22 (40)#18 (.09)39% (34)22.842% (56)36% (15)2.97 (7)46.31.21.8
 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
VAN0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
VT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
VAN Offense1327.322.642.2%4.250.5172951291663.958%42%42%43%15%.17
VT Defense1322.81838.9%2.971.8 - - - - - 52%47%42%36%20%.09
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
VAN Defense1323.42246.9%4.221.1 - - - - - 49%51%46%48%16%.25
VT Offense1328.22841.6%4.221.2183511731784.955%44%44%39%18%.18

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Vanderbilt1328:3916.644%54%548.30.51.14.81.7431.3
Virginia Tech1327:1817.937%42%5.546.31.21.85.92.7130.2
Run Game Stats (2025)
 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
VAN Offense1358% (18)42% (93)33.1129.23.916 (90).06 (104)2.8 (105)83% (10)8% (41)0.87 (116)
VT Defense1352% (88)42% (56) - - - - .05 (32)2.86 (45)71% (55)12% (17)0.85 (14)
 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
VAN Defense1349% (47)46% (96) - - - - .12 (70)2.98 (62)77% (88)10% (76)0.89 (30)
VT Offense1355% (32)44% (66)35.2173.24.927 (30).21 (31)3.01 (76)77% (38)13% (124)1.1 (23)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
VAN Offense1342% (115)43% (53)12.821.8166.37.61318 (68)4 (1).33 (33)1.7 (37)33% (108)31% (74).32 (75)7% (96)2.1 (64)
VT Defense1347% (44)36% (15) - - - - - - 14 (23).18 (41)1.8 (116)34% (41)25% (6).26 (47)8% (14)2.3 (127)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
VAN Defense1351% (90)48% (125) - - - - - - 9 (76).37 (120)1.5 (33)29% (111)36% (122).45 (117)7% (48)2.1 (72)
VT Offense1344% (105)39% (102)14.624.7177.97.212.215 (98)8 (40).17 (100)1.5 (87)34% (109)27% (112).27 (94)5% (49)2.2 (26)

Vanderbilt's Power Ratings
Vanderbilt's Power Rating: 8.99 #40
Vanderbilt's Offense Rating: 20.94 #30
Vanderbilt's Defense Rating: 11.95 #53
2025 Talent Rating: 768.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 6% #47
Vanderbilt's 2025 Expected Record: 5.3 - 6.7
Vanderbilt's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 1.7 #55
Vanderbilt's Offense SP+ Rating: 27.3 #63
Vanderbilt's Defense SP+ Rating: 25.7 #50

Average Talent
Average SEC Talent Rating is 954.75
Average Power Five Talent: 860.18
Average FBS Talent: 682.74

Power Ratings Matchup
Vanderbilt: 8.99   Virginia Tech: 7.895

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Vanderbilt: 1.7   Virginia Tech: 4.3




Virginia Tech's Power Ratings
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 7.895 #46
Virginia Tech's Offense Rating: 14.01 #67
Virginia Tech's Defense Rating: 7.52 #27
2025 Talent Rating: 816.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #51
Virginia Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 6.8 - 5.2
Virginia Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.3 #46
Virginia Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #53
Virginia Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #40

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 828.59
Average Power Five Talent: 860.18
Average FBS Talent: 682.74


Vanderbilt Scoring
Offense: 27.3 PPG
Offense on Road: 22.6
Defense: 23.4 PPG
Defense on Road: 22

Vanderbilt's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Virginia Tech 26
Vanderbilt 23

Projected Total Points: 51
Virginia Tech Scoring
Offense: 28.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18

Virginia Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202408/31Vanderbilt34Virginia Tech27VanderbiltVirginia Tech -13.5Vanderbilt53.5Over
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Virginia Tech001 Overs
Vanderbilt110 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams1 - 01 - 00 - 01 - 0
Road Teams0 - 10 - 10 - 10 - 0

(#40) Vanderbilt Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 8.99 #40
Offense Rating: 20.94 #30
Defense Rating: 11.95 #53
Overall SP+ Rating: 1.7 #55
Offense SP+ Rating: 27.3 #63
Defense SP+ Rating: 25.7 #50
Talent Rating: 768.00 #54
Blue Chip Ratio: 6% #47
Expected Record: 5.3 - 6.7

Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 58%, Pass: 42%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.25 PPO
Poor Run Success 42%
Avg Pass Success 43%
Poor OL Grades, Poor OL Yds Per Rush
Avg DL Grades, Bad Sacks/Turnovers
Awful Defense Success Rate of 47%
Poor in Scoring Position 4.22 PPO
Poor Run Def Success 46%
Awful Pass Def Success 48%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Vanderbilt Notes
(5/26) HC Lea's new building plan working
(5/26) Goal is to get back to bowl game TY
(5/15) OL bad LY, 1/5 back. 7 portal adds, 3 starters
(5/15) DL added 6 portals, both lines big focus TY
(5/15) LBs are core of D, exp'd & very productive
(5/15) WR Tre Richardson productive & KR @ Washburn
(5/11) 76% of OL exp comes from portal adds
(4/4) QB Pavia returns. Tough runner, decent passer
(4/4) TE Stowers #1 via PFF, WR returns options
(3/18) RB's bad LY, no portals. Any improvement?
Vanderbilt     Ratings Matchup     Virginia Tech
Power #40
#46
Off #30
#67
Def #53
#27
Talent #54
#40
SP+ #55
#46
SP+ Off #63
#53
SP+ Def #50
#40

Previous Matchups
Vanderbilt beat Virginia Tech last year (34-27)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Lane Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: VAN | VT
Depth Chart: VAN | VT
Rosters: VAN | VT
(#46) Virginia Tech Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 7.895 #46
Offense Rating: 14.01 #67
Defense Rating: 7.52 #27
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.3 #46
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #53
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #40
Talent Rating: 816.00 #40
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #51
Expected Record: 6.8 - 5.2

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 Notes
(7/5) DL & LBs are ?, 2ndary built from 7 portal adds
(7/5) RB rebuild, 4 portals w/ Stewart/Bennett good
(7/5) WR lost top 3, 2 meh portal adds, some talent
(7/5) Def OK LY, 17 portal adds after 15 portal losses
(5/11) OL one of CFBs least exp'd & 50% come via portals
(4/22) HC Pry says OL most improved, best he's had
(4/22) OL rebuild 0/5 back. 3 WVU portals, 1 w/ exp
(4/7) QB Drones back. Had surgery, no spring. Yikes
(4/4) OG Tomas Rimac a top G via PFF
(3/21) Hard to find excitement, at least early.


  
Vanderbilt's OC Tim Beck
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Diego Pavia17729859%22932047.7
Eli Stowers1250%17108.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Diego Pavia19380084.136
Sedrick Alexander16458663.631
AJ Newberry4118534.520
Chase Gillespie155103.47
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Eli Stowers49638513.041
Junior Sherrill29411314.243
Sedrick Alexander23238110.338
AJ Newberry7134219.153

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Vanderbilt's DC Steve Gregory
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Bryan Longwell888224
Langston Patterson785002
C.J. Heard (Tr)741001
Randon Fontenette728307
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Nicholas Rinaldi526600
Khordae Sydnor147422
Mason Nelson (Tr)319311
Randon Fontenette728307
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Randon Fontenette728307
Bryan Longwell888224
Martel Hight332014

Virginia Tech's OC Philip Montgomery
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Kyron Drones13622461%15621067.0
William Watson III345859%481128.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Terion Stewart (Tr)16689865.473
Braydon Bennett (Tr)134781115.867
Kyron Drones9833763.453
Jeremiah Coney3217905.647
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Donavon Greene (Tr)23380316.545
Benji Gosnell32341210.731
Ayden Greene19268214.167
Braydon Bennett (Tr)2518827.537

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Virginia Tech's DC Sam Siefkes
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
James Djonkam (Tr)9812343
Christian Ellis (Tr)934824
Jaden Keller832021
Caleb Woodson728242
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Christian Ellis (Tr)934824
James Djonkam (Tr)9812343
Elhadj Fall (Tr)205311
Ben Bell (Tr)136362
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Cash (Tr)582109
Caleb Brown (Tr)242007
Isaiah Brown-Murray (Tr)401006