Virginia Tech meets Georgia Tech in ACC action
Virginia Tech and Georgia Tech are set to face off in ACC action on October 17 at 3:30 p.m. EDT. Virginia Tech enters the game at 3-3, while Georgia Tech is at 2-3. Georgia Tech's 98th-ranked third down percentage, converting 36.2% of the time, could prove challenging for Virginia Tech's defense, which ranks 31st in the FBS allowing opponents to convert at 32.1%.
Both teams struggle with turnovers, with Virginia Tech ranking 127th in the FBS at -5 and Georgia Tech at 124th at 74.0 yards. Virginia Tech averages 69.3 penalty yards per game, while Georgia Tech ranks 124th at 74.0 yards. Georgia Tech's offense is led by Alberto Mendoza, who threw for 218 yards, one touchdown, and no interceptions.
Tennessee's running game, featuring Justice Haynes, gained 462 yards on 87 carries, including three touchdowns. Virginia Tech's passing game belongs to Ethan Grunkemeyer, who completed 288 yards on 21-of-31 attempts (67.7%) with one touchdown and no interceptions. Running back Jeffrey Overton Jr. contributed 528 yards on 89 carries, including four receptions for 40 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Virginia Tech's receiving corps is spearheaded by Sean Brown, who had seven receptions for 63 yards. Georgia Tech's defense ranks 119th in the FBS with a 27:46 average time of possession, outpacing Virginia Tech's 30th-ranked 32:14 average. The first annual subscription for this game costs $205.00 + GST for one year, with auto-renewal at $233.00 + GST every 52 weeks.
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