Jonathan French

Tulane's unique defensive front will present pass protection problems for the Hokies.

Shutting down star tailback Makhi Hughes will cause the Green Wave to sputter

Analyzing 13 plays of Virginia Tech's thrashing of UVA in the Commonwealth Cup. Breaking down successful match zone concepts, one-on-one battles in the trenches, an offensive scheme that dictated where defenders went and that reverse.

The Cavaliers have been surprisingly competitive this season. What are Virginia Tech's keys to victory against Virginia? Get up to speed with an in-depth, 10-play, 2,200-word Commonwealth Cup film preview.

Some baffling schematic choices exacerbated Virginia Tech's defensive struggles in a deflating 35-28 loss to NC State. Examining those scheme shortcomings along with another evolution in the passing game behind quarterback Kyron Drones.

2,500-word, 9-play film review examining Virginia Tech's triple option attack behind quarterback Kyron Drones' best performance as a Hokie, offensive line technique, and how the second-level of the defense won the day.

Following two weeks of controlling the line of scrimmage, the Hokies were outmuscled up front by an upper echelon ACC opponent. Film review breaking down the shortcomings of Virginia Tech's offensive and defensive line play against Louisville.

Offensive creativity and defensive domination; the Hokies delivered true complimentary football in a brutal beatdown of Syracuse. 9-play, 2,500-word film review analyzing Virginia Tech's outside zone run attack, leveling up of d-end Antwaun Powell-Ryland and team defense.

A single passing concept, paired with a wide variety of alignments, pre-snap motions, and reads created gaping holes in Wake Forest's defense that were repeatedly exploited. 2,200-word, 7-play firm review detailing how the Hokies schemed success through the air behind Kyron Drones' breakout performance.

Virginia Tech fans received a splash of cold water to the face after the football team's talent level and attention to detail was exposed in a demoralizing loss at Florida State. Breaking it down in a 9-play, 2,400-word film review.

Virginia Tech deployed a terrific game plan against Pitt, and veteran players like Dae'Quan Wright and Alan Tisdale led the Hokies to a resounding home victory. Breaking down 9 plays from Tech's 38-21 victory.

There were few positives in a miserable loss at Marshall that leaves major question marks for the path forward for the Hokies football program. 9-play, 2,500-word film review examining Marshall's misdirection run game that flummoxed Tech's linebackers, questionable offensive strategy and a standout game from Pheldarius Payne.

Despite some areas of improvement, Rutgers cashed in on Virginia Tech's mistakes while the Hokies couldn't make the Scarlet Knights pay for their own in a renewed Big East rivalry. 11-play, 3,100-word film review breaking down the ups and downs of the defense and quarterback Kyron Drones' first start.

Early defensive lapses are too much for a woeful running game to overcome in a loss to Purdue. 10-play, 2,800-word Purdue film review delving into personnel issues on the o-line, quarterback play, and more poor linebacker fits.

Virginia Tech's coaching staff will have plenty of teachable moments this week, but there also was some needed progress in a sloppy win against ODU. Breaking down the tape in an 11-play film analysis.

Powell brings edge speed, while young defensive tackles look to gain experience for 2024. An 11-play, 1900-word film study of three important pieces along Virginia Tech's defensive front.

Despite the lopsided score, the little things on film indicated that the quarterback position is still a close race going into fall camp. 10-play, 2,500-word film review of Grant Wells, Kyron Drones, and Pop Watson's play in Virginia Tech's spring game.

Ron Crook's debut as Hokies offensive line coach hinted at progress and technique improvements. Brody Meadows made an early case for playing time this fall. Evaluating Virginia Tech's o-line's spring game performance.

For the Hokies' new faces at defensive back, flexibility and a willingness to tackle are key ingredients to their success. 13-play, 2,500-word film breakdown of newcomers Derrick Canteen, Antonio Cotman and Mose Phillips III.

The Hokies leveraged the transfer portal to add skill sets absent from last season's wide receivers group and bolster their offensive playmakers. 12-play, 2,300-word film evaluation of Ali Jennings, Jaylin Lane and Da'Quan Felton.