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"STARS" Illumninate Virginia Tech's Defense

The Virginia Tech defense was stretched to the breaking point but held, while the offense couldn't block a road cone in a 21-6 win against Georgia Tech. 2,900-word, 10-play film review breaking down stout play of the d-tackles, young defenders stepping up and what went wrong with the o-line.

Wide Open Spaces for Tugboat Tuten

The offensive line paved the way for a record setting Bhayshul Tuten performance as the Hokies steamrolled over Boston College, 42-21. Breaking down Virginia Tech's domination in the trenches and a regression from second-level defenders; 11-play, 2-900-word film review.

Quickening the Pace

Virginia Tech's offensive tempo sparked early production as the Hokies grinded out a physical win against Stanford. Breaking down an assertive offensive plan that leveraged a new wrinkle in its RPOs and highlighting two young defenders who stepped up; 9-play, 2,500-word film breakdown.

The Little Things

Despite being the more physical team and creating more turnovers, Virginia Tech's self-inflicted wounds did them in against the undefeated Hurricanes. 10-play, 2,500-word film review analyzing many of the subtle things that did the Hokies in.

Another Lost First Half

Virginia Tech fell short of a comeback to beat a more physical Rutgers team after another abominable first quarter. Eight plays and 2,500 words analyzing how a more sound Hokies defensive front was still bullied around, mental errors on the o-line and more.

Kyron's Kryptonite

Three games into the year, defenses have started to catch on to Kyron Drones. Analyzing the film and stats to find the strengths and emerging weaknesses of the Hokies' second-year signal caller.

No Style Points: Reviewing a Ragged Win over Old Dominion

A 37-17 victory in Norfolk should exorcise some demons, but the Hokies have a lot of work to do as they prepare to face their toughest opponent so far this season. Breaking down the step backwards in the run game and communication breakdowns that stymied Virginia Tech's defense ahead of an important matchup with Rutgers.

It's the Blocking, Stupid

The Hokies overcame horrific pass protection with a commitment to run the football, while inexperienced secondary players stepped up in a 31-14 win over Marshall. Examining that, o-line play, subtle improvements in linebacker and secondary play in this 2,800-word, 11-play film review.

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