VT Scouting Report: Defense & Punting

After facing a Clemson defense that was among the best in the nation, Virginia’s sputtering offense will take on a Hokie defense that like the Tigers is ranked among the top 20 teams nationally in several defensive categories. That doesn’t bode well for a Virginia club that enters the Tech game struggling to convert third downs and struggling to hold on to the football.

In the month of November, the Hoos have converted only 25% of their chances (10 of 40) on third down and have turned the ball over 10 times (13 if we go back to the UNC game). If those two trends continue Saturday, the outcome will be a happy one for the home crowd in Blacksburg.

With that in mind, let’s take a closer look:

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