Statistics

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.

These are the college football programs that have been ranked more than half the time over the past 20 seasons.

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.

Hendon Hooker's contribution to the ground attack — his yards per rush attempt — could make or break this one for the Hokies.

Virginia Tech will have to outpace the Demon Deacons if it wants to bounce back and win its next ACC game.

Virginia Tech must limit Notre Dame possessions and not give them free ones by way of three-and-outs.

Hendon Hooker stressing the North Carolina defense on the ground and through the air might be enough of a difference to tip the game in the Hokies' favor.

Virginia Tech will need the ball to bounce its way in order to knock off significant favorite Miami.

Virginia Tech-Duke features two evenly matched average teams. Mind the turnovers and crank up the yards per play and the Hokies have a chance to knot up their conference record at .500.

The Hokies aim to bounce back from their loss to Boston College and win their home opener.

The Virginia Tech run defense will be tested, and containing chunk gains on the ground is imperative to defeating the Eagles.