Virginia Tech Hokies host the Stanford Cardinal in an Atlantic Coast Conference football game Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. EST.
Virginia Tech is 6-3. The Hokies lost to SMU 51-28 on November 6. Stanford is 4-5 after a 52-24 loss to Louisville on October 31.
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Virginia Tech ranks 15th nationally in passing offense (285.1 yards per game) and 27th in scoring (34.2 points per game). Stanford ranks 135th in total defense (454.4 yards per game allowed) and 136th in scoring defense (37.3 points per game).
Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has thrown for 2,431 yards, 18 touchdowns and 3 interceptions this season. Stanford quarterback Davis Warren has 2,203 yards, 14 touchdowns and 3 interceptions.
Virginia Tech ranks 114th in FBS with a minus-5 turnover margin. Stanford ranks 129th in red zone defense, allowing scores on 94.4% of opponents’ trips inside the 20-yard line. The Hokies rank 60th in red zone offense, converting 86.5% of those opportunities into scores.
Stanford converts 31.2% of third-down attempts — 131st in FBS. Virginia Tech’s defense allows opponents to convert 34.7% of third-down attempts — 39th in FBS.
The game airs on the ACC Network. Virginia Tech is favored by 16.5 points. The Hokies are 5-4 against the spread this season; Stanford is 3-6.
Virginia Tech plays at No. 5 Miami (FL) on November 21. Stanford plays at California on November 21.
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