Joel Smith

The Hokies must limit an effective Maryland pass attack and hope their reworked offense answers on the scoreboard.

The Hokies need to limit Virginia's opportunities on offense — this is certainly an opportune week for Tech's run attack to run the clock and crank out yards.

Freshman quarterback Tyler Van Dyke has injected life into the Hurricanes, but how has he performed relative to competition? Analyzing a tough Virginia Tech road test to handle a Miami squad statistically better on both sides of the ball.

The Hokies need a win to have any reasonable shot at bowl eligibility.

Don't expect an air assault on Friday night. A low scoring affair stands to be determined by whichever team can run the ball more efficiently.

Virginia Tech must force Syracuse to pass in order to curtail the Orange's rush attack.

Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett has put up gaudy statistics, well above his career averages this season. However, Virginia Tech might have the right mix of defensive strengths to force him back down to earth.

Pass havoc — inducing it and avoiding it — might tell the tale when the Hokies host the Fighting Irish.

Examining the statistical profiles and matchup between Virginia Tech and Florida.

Efficiency of yards gained per play, might tip the scales in the Commonwealth Cup battle between Virginia Tech and Virginia.

The formula for an improbable Virginia Tech upset of Clemson.

The Hokies must limit tackles for loss to stand a chance of winning against the Panthers.

Whether or not Khalil Herbert is ready to go and penalty yards might make a difference in a projected close Virginia Tech-Miami matchup.

Fourth down conversions might tell the story of Hokies-Flames, and watch out for a game-changing kick return too.

Whichever team has a better result running the ball/and stopping the run figures to help decide Virginia Tech's road trip at Louisville.

Breaking down Virginia Tech's outlook against Wake Forest, the Hokies' extremely efficient offense and the statistical factors for a Tech win.

Boston College poses a stern test for a Virginia Tech defense looking to bounce back.

Kentucky travels to Charlotte with one of the nation's most dependable rushing attacks and the Hokies must derail it for a chance at victory.

The Hokies must disrupt a sometimes methodical Cavaliers' offense from sustaining drives and entering the red zone.

The Hokies must limit a bad Pitt offense's amount of available yards in order to extend their winning streak.