Boston College at Virginia Tech: BC Offense vs. VT Defense

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Over the years, facing the Virginia Tech defense has been difficult for many teams, but in the meeting of BC offense vs. VT defense, Boston College might have an opening.

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Bud Foster has earned good feedback for a number of years as the Virginia Tech defensive coordinator, though this whole Hokies team is not what it used to be. Once contending for conference titles annually, Virginia Tech has taken a step backwards, perhaps signalling a changing of eras in Blacksburg.

Foster’s defense is statistically fine, but they are coming off of a rough game. It just so happens that if repeated, their loss could be Boston College’s gain.

BC Offense vs. VT Defense: Statistical Comparison

Scoring
• BC offense: 26.8 ppg (87th in FBS)
• VT defense: 21.3 ppg (28th)

Rushing
• BC offense: 277.00 ypg (11th)
• VT defense: 153.38 ypg (57th)

Passing
• BC offense: 134.4 ypg (123rd)
• VT defense: 188.9 ypg (19th)

Total Yards
• BC offense: 411.4 ypg (68th)
• VT defense: 342.3 ypg (27th)

Turnover Margin
• BC offense: -1 (T-73rd)
• VT defense: -3 (T-93rd)

Sacks Allowed/Made
• BC offense: 1.38 per game (T-25th)
• VT defense: 3.50 per game (T-5th)

Tackles For Loss Allowed/Made
• BC offense: 6.50 per game (T-95th)
• VT defense: 7.50 per game (T-9th)

3rd Downs
• BC offense: 35.19% (107th)
• VT defense: 28.95% (8th)

Red Zone
• BC offense: 88.00% (33rd)
• VT defense: 71.43% (T-14th)