On Saturday at 3:30 PM ET, the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (3-2) will visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-4).
Last time out, the Hokies bested the Old Dominion Monarchs, 36-17. The Demon Deacons came up short by a final score of 30-16 last time out against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets.
Last time out for the Hokies, Kyron Drones finished with 14 completions on 27 attempts (51.9%) for 104 yards, plus 14 rushing attempts for 80 yards. Malachi Thomas carried the ball 10 times for 58 yards. He also posted two receptions for 23 yards. Jaylin Lane snagged six passes for 51 yards.
In the Demon Deacons’ last game, Mitch Griffis threw for 137 yards on 15-25 passing (60.0%), plus 14 rushing attempts for 25 yards. Demond Claiborne rushed for one touchdown while compiling 60 yards on 19 attempts. Jahmal Banks posted 55 yards on eight receptions.
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Virginia Tech Players to Watch
- This year, Drones has racked up 722 passing yards (120.3 yards per game) while going 67-for-121 (55.4% completion percentage) and throwing four touchdowns and one interception. He has tacked on 285 rushing yards on 76 carries with four touchdowns, averaging 47.5 yards per game.
- Bhayshul Tuten has 79 carries for a team-high 330 rushing yards (55 per game) and two touchdowns. He also has 16 catches for 157 receiving yards (26.2 per game) and two touchdowns.
- This season Lane has 18 receptions for a team-high 239 receiving yards (47.8 per game) and three touchdowns.
- Da’Quan Felton has also added 14 receptions for 209 yards and two touchdowns.
- Dae’Quan Wright has caught 14 passes for 162 yards, averaging 27 yards per game this year.
Wake Forest Players to Watch
- This year, Griffis has racked up 1,136 passing yards (227.2 yards per game) while connecting on 91 of 152 passes (59.9% completion percentage), with nine touchdowns and six interceptions. He has added 64 rushing yards on 64 carries, averaging 12.8 yards per game.
- Claiborne has taken 82 carries for a team-leading 371 rushing yards (74.2 yards per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- So far this year Justice Ellison has run for 253 yards on 45 carries (63.3 ypg).
- This season Banks has 32 catches and leads the team with 331 yards (66.2 per game) while scoring three touchdowns.
- Taylor Morin has also contributed with 248 yards on 19 catches and two touchdowns. He averages 49.6 receiving yards per game this year.
- Wesley Grimes has caught 12 passes for 240 yards and two touchdowns, averaging 48 yards per game this year.
Virginia Tech Recent Stat Leaders
- As part of the Hokies’ defensive unit, Harrison Saint Germain has recorded in their last three games.
- As part of the Hokies’ defensive unit, Wilfried Pene has collected in their last three games.
- With , Thomas has been a significant contributor to the Hokies’ defense in their last three games.
- Cole Nelson, as part of the Hokies’ defensive unit, has recorded seven tackles in their last three games.
Wake Forest Recent Stat Leaders
- In the Demon Deacons’ last three contests, David Egbe has totaled seven tackles.
- Jacob Roberts has been doing his part on defense, registering 22 tackles, four TFL, and three sacks for the Deacs in their last three games.
- In the Demon Deacons’ last three contests, Caelen Carson has collected nine tackles.
- Nick Andersen has registered six tackles for the Deacs in their last three contests.
Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest Odds
| Favorite | Spread | Favorite Spread Odds | Underdog Spread Odds | Total | Over Total Odds | Under Total Odds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | -1.5 | -110 | -110 | 48 | -110 | -110 |
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Team Stat Comparison
| Virginia Tech | Wake Forest | |
|---|---|---|
| Off. Points per Game (Rank) | 23.5 (96) | 25.6 (109) |
| Def. Points per Game (Rank) | 26.7 (81) | 21.6 (31) |
| Turnovers Allowed (Rank) | 6 (38) | 10 (101) |
| Turnovers Forced (Rank) | 6 (91) | 8 (49) |
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