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The lunch pile defense will make the Eagles crazy on Saturday
Football
9/11/2022 5:59:00 PM
Virginia Tech’s football defense had a threat Saturday night in Lane Stadium, reviving the saying ‘Ol.’ Terror Dome.
To some, it felt like old-school hockey football, with the fearsome defense playing fast and loose and the offense making big plays to keep the opposition on its toes. There are a few unknown statistics that stood out after the game. For those tidbits, see below.
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LPD is back
The Lunch Pile defense converted on third down for the second straight game and held the opposing offense to just 2 of 15. Tech, which allows just 13.3% of conversions on third down, ranks in the FBS (Football Bowl Subdivision) for third-down conversion percentage. It’s the first time since Ohio (2-of-13) and Georgia Tech (2-of-16) in 2005 that a defense has held an opponent to two or fewer first downs in back-to-back games.
Tech ranks in the top five in the FBS in rushing defense (4th, 44 ypg) and total defense (5th, 202 ypg).
Additional protection numbers
Boston College was held to just four rushing yards for the game, the fewest rushing yards allowed since November 8, 2012. Florida State was held to -15 net yards rushing.
The defense collected 10 tackles for loss, five sacks and five quarterback hurries against the Eagles. The last time the Hokies put up numbers like this was in 2016. It was against East Carolina in 2016. In that game, the defense recorded 16 TFLs, six sacks and six QB hurries.
Destruction also shines.
Running back Keshawn King 64 yards on four carries in the game. This was the most yards on at least four carries since running back Khalil “Juice” rushed for 104 yards on six attempts to open the 2020 season against NC State.
It’s the second game in a row that the offense has had three or more players with 30-plus yards receiving in a game, showing its balanced offense through the air. The last time Tech started a season with three or more receivers gaining 30-plus yards in back-to-back games was in 2018. In 2019, the Hokies opened on the road at Boston College and then hosted Old Dominion at Lane Stadium.
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This is home.
Tech has won seven straight home openers since 1988 and is 32-3 in home openers. Since opening in 1965, Lane Stadium has seen seven head coaches lead the Hokies on the gridiron. First, the Lane Stadium head whistle is 4-3 all-time.
All-time, the Hokies are 104-23-1 (.816) in home openers and 41-17 (.707) in home openers at Lane Stadium.
Tech improved to 31-16 (.660) on the night (6 p.m. or later) since 1995.
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See Lane Stadium record
BC punter Danny Longman lived up to his name Saturday night with a 76-yard punt after BC’s first drive in the third quarter. This ties the Lane Stadium record for the longest streak. Nebraska’s Alex Henry punts the ball into the end zone at the end of the Cornhuskers’ first drive of the game on September 19, 2009.
The longest punt at Lane Stadium is Oscar Bradburn, Nov. 3, 2018 He threw a 72-yarder late in the first quarter against Boston College.
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Next
Tech continues its streak this Saturday, Sept. 17, when it welcomes Wofford to Lane Stadium for the first matchup between the two schools. Kickoff is scheduled for 11 am ET and Tickets are still available for $50.
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