Hokie ClubHitting the road for the first time in November, Virginia Tech football will play at Duke on Saturday at noon ET on RSN at Wallace Wade Stadium.
For more on what you should know heading into the matchup:
How to Follow
TV: Saturday's game will be televised on Regional Sports Networks (RSN), with Eva Lepler (play-by-play), Dave Archer (analyst) and Rebecca Fiorentino (sideline) on the call. For a list of RSN affiliates.
Streaming: Depending on which market the consumer is in while viewing the game, fans will either be able to watch the contest on Bally Sports/MASN or ESPN.com, with subject to being blacked out.
Radio: The Virginia Tech Sports Network, including its flagship station 105.3 FM "The Bear" in Blacksburg, will carry the contest over the airwaves. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Zach Mackey reports from the sideline.
Live Audio: Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup at HokieSports.com/Watch in the HokieSports mobile app.
Live Stats: Monitor the game through live stats on HokieSports.com, including play-by-play updates and full team and individual statistics.
Social Media: Stay connected with the Hokies on Twitter (@HokiesFB), Instagram (@hokiesfb) and Facebook (@VirginiaTechFB).
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Three Things to Know
1. The non-offensive touchdowns against Georgia Tech were encouraging. Virginia Tech has to be able to manufacture points outside of its offense if it wants to help its cause of getting back into the win column, and last Saturday in Lane Stadium was what it's been desiring. First, it came by way of freshman Tucker Holloway, who returned a punt return 90 yards for a touchdown right before halftime. Then linebacker Keli Lawson tallied a pick-six late in the third quarter. Before the Georgia Tech game, the Hokies had only one non-offensive touchdown, which came at Pitt on Oct. 8 via a blocked punt by wide receiver P.J. Prioleau and defensive back Nyke Johnson fell on it in the end zone. So, hopefully the last month of the season Tech fans will see more of the like Saturday, as the team tries to build off of that.
2. Whoever can win the turnover margin will have the upper hand. As we said this exact point last week heading Georgia Tech, which was one of the top teams in the country in turnover margin (then-No. 3), the storyline remains the same this week, as Duke currently ranks No. 3 nationally in turnover margin (1.56). The Blue Devils have forced 20 turnovers this season, while only coughing up six themselves. Tech, which had four turnovers versus the Yellow Jackets, will have to keep that sheet close to clean if it's going to come out with a win in Durham, a place it's an impressive 9-2 at.
3. A battle of first-year coaches. This past coaching cycle, the Hokies made their move first, hiring head coach Brent Pry on Nov. 30, 2021, while the Blue Devils hired a little bit later then-Texas A&M defensive coordinator Mike Elko on Dec. 10, 2021. The two never worked together at a school in their previous stops, but the two have one thing in common, as they are first-time head coaches.
Top Performers in Week 10
Wide receiver Tucker Holloway: In his first-ever start as Tech's punt returner, the true freshman made quite the splash against Georgia Tech, racking up 188 punt return yards to be the most in a single game in school history. A big reason for that yardage came from one play, a 90-yarder to the house for his first career touchdown.
Running back Keshawn King: Turning in his second-highest rushing-yard total this season, the redshirt junior finished with 79 rushing yards and one touchdown, with a long of 19 yards. He also caught two passes for 11 receiving yards.
Linebacker Keli Lawson: The redshirt freshman had his best day yet as a Hokie, recording a career-high four tackles (3 solo), broke up one pass and then had himself a pick-six for his first score in the maroon and orange.
Defensive lineman Mario Kendricks: Causing havoc in the backfield, the senior posted a career-high two TFLS, including his first sack of the season, and ended his outing with four tackles (3 solo), tying his career high, and a quarterback hurry.