Virginia Tech returns to Lane Stadium on Saturday to host Stanford in a 7:30 p.m. ET matchup broadcast on the ACC Network; the Cardinal play in Blacksburg for the first time.
Virginia Tech Running Backs Face High Touch Volume
- Backfield Opportunity: Virginia Tech running backs Jeffrey Overton, Jr. and Marcellous Hawkins, Jr. project for high touch volume against a porous Stanford rush defense surrendering roughly 200 yards per contest.
- Pace and Total: Stanford’s road defensive vulnerabilities and offensive struggles point toward high-scoring game scripts for the Hokies at home.
Hokie Hour Eases Stadium Entry for Saturday Game
Virginia Tech football plays its first home game in nearly a month on Saturday, Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m. ET, Virginia Tech Athletics reported. The fixture marks the fifth home game for the Hokies this season and the second of three consecutive road games for Stanford, which brings the Cardinal to Blacksburg for the first time in matchup history.
To ease stadium entry congestion, Virginia Tech Athletics introduced Hokie Hour for the remainder of the season. Gates open 2.5 hours prior to kickoff, featuring half-price non-alcoholic concessions and discounted select domestic and import beers during the initial entry hour.
The Virginian Review said that the game will be televised nationally on the ACC Network. Wes Durham handles play-by-play alongside color Max Browne and sideline Madison Fitzpatrick.
Ground Game Prospects Against Stanford Defense
The Virginia Tech football team enters the matchup with a 6-3 overall record and a 3-3 mark in the ACC, looking to rebound in the win column, according to The Virginian Review. Meanwhile, Stanford arrives at 4-5 overall and 2-4 in conference play.
Stanford plays the second contest of a three-game road swing initiated on October 31. Over four away fixtures this season, the Cardinal have generated 41 combined points while dropping decisions to Duke, Wake Forest, Notre Dame, and Louisville.
Conversely, Virginia Tech averages 46 points per contest at home, totaling 67 points across their last two appearances at Lane Stadium. The Hokies’ ground attack features the one-two punch of Jeffrey Overton, Jr. and Marcellous Hawkins, Jr., facing a Stanford defense allowing 199.7 rushing yards per game.
| Team | Overall Record | ACC Record | Opponent Rushing Yards Allowed/Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech Hokies | 6-3 | 3-3 | — |
| Stanford Cardinal | 4-5 | 2-4 | 199.7 |
Veterans Honored and Fan Village Events
Virginia Tech Athletics will honor military veterans at Lane Stadium with specialized recognitions throughout the evening. Saturday’s proceedings also feature Ag Day celebrations sponsored by the Virginia Farm Bureau, highlighted by a petting zoo in Hokie Village.
Hokie Village operates from 4 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. as a family-friendly hub offering games, activities, local food trucks, and live music from the Billy T. Wilde Band. Fans are encouraged to download digital tickets through the HokieSports mobile application ahead of arrival.
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