5 big takeaways from Virginia Tech's win over Georgia Tech

1. The Hokie offense was going well

Virginia Tech's offense once again started slowly, failing to score points in the first quarter and struggling with efficiency in the third period. However, after the slow start, the team gained momentum both on the ground and in the air, with quarterback Kyron Drones and tight end Benji Gosnell each scoring a touchdown. Although most of the offensive plays were set up by the defense with good field position, unlike previous games, the offense was efficient enough to decide the game.

2. The Hokie defense was able to make stops when needed

The Hokie defense began with a bend but not break mentality, which was evident early on as they limited Georgia Tech to just two field goals and allowed just six points in the first half. The defense forced five consecutive incomplete passes from Georgia Tech quarterback Zach Pyron and held leading receiver Malik Rutherford in check, limiting him to just five receptions for less than 50 yards. Additionally, the Hokie defense held Georgia Tech scoreless throughout the second half and had two interceptions.

3. Kyron Drones played well

Kyron Drones was extremely efficient today, completing over 60% of his passes. He also scored a receiving touchdown on the famous “Philly Special” play and threw a touchdown pass to tight end Benji Gosnell. Additionally, the Drones rushed for a touchdown late in the third quarter and set up the score with a run-pass option pass to Stephen Gosnell.

4. 3rd down was a big problem on offense

In this game, Bhayshul Tuten struggled against the Yellow Jackets' defense and failed to score a touchdown for the first time in nine games. It was also the third time this season that Tuten fell below 100 rushing yards, the first being two weeks ago against Stanford, where he only managed 73 yards.

5. Bhayshul Tuten's rushing touchdown streak ended

In this game, Bhayshul Tuten struggled against the Yellow Jackets' defense and failed to score a touchdown for the first time in nine games. Tuten also managed fewer than 100 rushing yards for the third time this season, the first being two weeks ago against Stanford, where he managed just 73 yards on the ground.

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