BLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech football team is back on the field this Saturday, November 7 as they play host to in-state foe Liberty in the programs' second ever meeting. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on ACC Network.
The Hokies enter the week 4-2 (4-2) after a 42-35 victory at Louisville Saturday afternoon. Quarterback Hendon Hooker was a perfect 10-for-10 passing for 183 yards and found the end zone three times rushing the football to lead the team. Khalil Herbert registered another 100-yard game, his fifth of the season with 147 yards on 21 carries and the defense had three takeaways.
The Flames are 6-0 on the season and enjoyed an open date last week. The last time on the field, Liberty defeated Southern Miss 56-35, racking up 537 yards of total offense.
GAMEDAY INFORMATION
Saturday, November 7 – 12 PM
Lane Stadium; Blacksburg, Va.
vs. Liberty (6-0)
Head Coach: Hugh Freeze (Second season)
Record at school: 14-5; Career: 56-37 (10th season)
Series: Tech leads 1-0 Last: Sept. 3, 2016 (W, 36-13)
Live Stats: CLICK HERE
Broadcast: ACC Network
Play-by-Play: Chris Cotter
Analyst: Mark Herzlich
Sideline: Taylor Davis
Radio: Virginia Tech Sports Properties
Play-by-Play: Jon Laaser
Analyst: Mike Burnop
Sideline: Wes McElroy
Virginia Tech Game Notes: CLICK HERE
The Hokies' November 14 contest vs. Miami at Lane Stadium kick time has been placed on a six-day hold the conference announced Monday.
