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Bhayshul Tuten will lead the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-3) into their battle versus the Boston College Eagles (4-2) at Lane Stadium on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. ET.
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Learn more about the Virginia Tech Hokies and the Boston College Eagles.
How to Watch Virginia Tech vs. Boston College
- When: Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
- Live Box Score: FOX Sports
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- Virginia Tech vs. Boston College Predictions
Virginia Tech vs. Boston College: Head to Head
- In the past two meetings, Virginia Tech holds a 2-0 record against Boston College.
- The Hokies’ record ATS is 2-0 in the last two times they have gone up against the Eagles while the scoring has gone over the total on one occasion.
- Boston College has scored 43 fewer points than Virginia Tech in their past two games.
Virginia Tech’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 8/31/2024 | at Vanderbilt | L 34-27 |
| 9/7/2024 | vs. Marshall | W 31-14 |
| 9/14/2024 | at Old Dominion | W 37-17 |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. Rutgers | L 26-23 |
| 9/27/2024 | at Miami (FL) | L 38-34 |
| 10/5/2024 | at Stanford | W 31-7 |
| 10/17/2024 | vs. Boston College | – |
| 10/26/2024 | vs. Georgia Tech | – |
| 11/2/2024 | at Syracuse | – |
| 11/9/2024 | vs. Clemson | – |
| 11/23/2024 | at Duke | – |
| 11/30/2024 | vs. Virginia | – |
Virginia Tech 2024 Stats & Insights
- Offensively, Virginia Tech ranks 82nd in the FBS with 375.2 yards per game. Meanwhile, its defense ranks 65th in total defense (355 yards allowed per contest).
- Virginia Tech is averaging 192.3 passing yards per game on offense (101st in the FBS), and ranks 28th on defense with 184.2 passing yards allowed per game.
- The Hokies rank 54th in scoring offense (30.5 points per game) and 60th in scoring defense (22.7 points allowed per game) this year.
- The Hokies are putting up 182.8 rushing yards per game offensively this season (47th in the FBS), and they are giving up 170.8 rushing yards per game (100th) on the defensive side of the ball.
- Virginia Tech is posting a 45.3% third-down conversion rate on offense, which ranks them 36th in the FBS. On defense, the defense ranks 82nd, surrendering a 40.2% third-down conversion rate.
- The Hokies rank 35th in college football with a +3 turnover margin after forcing 9 turnovers (45th in the FBS) while committing six (31st in the FBS).
Virginia Tech 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Bhayshul Tuten | RB | 605 YDS / 9 TD / 100.8 YPG / 5.7 YPC 15 REC / 31 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 6.2 REC YPG |
| Kyron Drones | QB | 1,155 YDS (61%) / 8 TD / 4 INT 278 RUSH YDS / 3 RUSH TD / 46.3 RUSH YPG |
| Jaylin Lane | WR | 24 REC / 325 YDS / 1 TD / 54.2 YPG |
| Stephen Gosnell | WR | 15 REC / 276 YDS / 1 TD / 46 YPG |
| Antwaun Powell | DL | 21 TKL / 4 TFL / 6.5 SACK |
| Mose Phillips III | DB | 33 TKL / 1 TFL / 1 SACK / 1 INT |
| Caleb Woodson | LB | 23 TKL / 3 TFL / 2 SACK |
| Aeneas Peebles | DL | 16 TKL / 4 TFL / 3 SACK |
Boston College’s 2024 Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 9/2/2024 | at Florida State | W 28-13 |
| 9/7/2024 | vs. Duquesne | W 56-0 |
| 9/14/2024 | at Missouri | L 27-21 |
| 9/21/2024 | vs. Michigan State | W 23-19 |
| 9/28/2024 | vs. Western Kentucky | W 21-20 |
| 10/5/2024 | at Virginia | L 24-14 |
| 10/17/2024 | at Virginia Tech | – |
| 10/25/2024 | vs. Louisville | – |
| 11/9/2024 | vs. Syracuse | – |
| 11/16/2024 | at SMU | – |
| 11/23/2024 | vs. North Carolina | – |
| 11/30/2024 | vs. Pittsburgh | – |
Boston College 2024 Stats & Insights
- In terms of total offense, Boston College ranks 97th in the FBS (353.3 total yards per game) and 35th on defense (321.7 total yards allowed per game).
- Boston College is posting 195.7 passing yards per game on offense this season (98th-ranked). Meanwhile, it is surrendering 217 passing yards per game (71st-ranked) on defense.
- The Eagles rank 79th in the FBS with 27.2 points per contest, but they’ve been lifted up by their defense, which ranks 20th-best by giving up only 17.2 points per contest.
- The Eagles’ run defense has been leading the way for the team, as they rank 25th-best in the FBS with 104.7 rushing yards conceded per game. In terms of offense, they are compiling 157.7 rushing yards per game, which ranks 70th.
- Boston College’s third-down defense ranks 63rd in the FBS with a 37.6% third-down conversion rate given up, but it has been lifted up by its offense, which ranks 25th-best by posting a 46.8% third-down rate.
- The Eagles sport a +1 turnover margin this season, which ranks 57th in the FBS.
Boston College 2024 Key Players
| Name | Position | Stats |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Castellanos | QB | 983 YDS (67%) / 12 TD / 4 INT 103 RUSH YDS / 1 RUSH TD / 17.2 RUSH YPG |
| Treshaun Ward | RB | 283 YDS / 2 TD / 47.2 YPG / 5.7 YPC 8 REC / 141 REC YDS / 2 REC TD / 28.2 REC YPG |
| Lewis Bond | WR | 30 REC / 358 YDS / 2 TD / 59.7 YPG |
| Kye Robichaux | RB | 204 YDS / 2 TD / 34 YPG / 3.8 YPC 2 REC / 10 REC YDS / 1 REC TD / 2 REC YPG |
| Donovan Ezeiruaku | DL | 41 TKL / 10 TFL / 8 SACK |
| Carter Davis | DB | 25 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| Kam Arnold | LB | 33 TKL / 0 TFL / 1 INT / 1 PD |
| KP Price | DB | 36 TKL / 1 TFL |
FOX Sports created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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