Athlon: ACC Week 8 Preview |
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The Hokies’ defense was gashed in two meetings against Clemson last season, allowing 61 combined points and surrendering 451 yards in the 38-10 loss in the ACC Championship. Virginia Tech’s defense was touted as one of the nation’s best in the preseason but has failed to live up to the hype so far. The Hokies are allowing 381.3 yards and 22 points per game and are averaging just 1.9 sacks per contest. The Tigers have been strong on offense all year, scoring at least 37 points in each of their last five games, while leading the conference in passing yards per contest. Cornerbacks Antone Exum and Kyle Fuller figure to have their hands full, especially as they try to cover receivers
Sammy Watkins Virginia Tech at Clemson (Predictions) Clemson 38-28 Clemson 34-30 Clemson 34-24 Clemson 33-20
Can Virginia Tech’s defense slow down Clemson?
Sammy Watkins
So. Wide Receiver
#2 6-1, 205
Fort Myers, FL
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and
DeAndre Hopkins
DeAndre Hopkins
Jr. Wide Receiver
#6 6-2, 205
Central, SC
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. It’s unlikely Virginia Tech will be able to completely shut down the Tigers, but they need to get pressure on quarterback
Tajh Boyd
Tajh Boyd
RS Jr. Quarterback
#10 6-1, 225
Hampton, VA
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to throw off the timing of this offense and not allow any big plays.
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