3 and out

I just read a quick fact that is indicative of an offense struggling to find consistency. 
The Hokies have 27 three-and-outs this season, the most in the ACC and tied for 8th-most in FBS.  That is alarming to me. I think we all recognize the negative repercussions this has on field position.  But it also puts our defense back on the field without much of a rest. Perhaps another reason why our defense has been struggling?
Let's hope we see much less of this in the rest of the season!