Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – After a road trip to New York, Virginia Tech football returns home for the Stripe Effect game against No. 19 Clemson. The Hokies will host the Tigers on Saturday, Nov. 9, on Worsham Field at Lane Stadium, with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. ET.
How to Follow
TV: The game will be televised on ESPN with Mark Jones (play-by-play), Roddy Jones (analyst) and Quint Kessenich (sidelines) on the call.
Radio: The Virginia Tech Sports Network will carry the contest over the airwaves in Blacksburg on 93.1 FM and 105.9 FM. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Zach Mackey reports from the sideline.
Streaming: Catch the game online at ESPN.com and the ESPN mobile app.
Live Audio: Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup at HokieSports.com/Listen or 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).
Things to Know
Stripe Effect
The final Hokie Effect of the season will be happening this weekend. Take part in the Stripe Effect theme in Lane Stadium and wear the assigned color for your section on gameday. Fans are encouraged to wear maroon apparel or orange apparel in specific areas of the stadium. Need help figuring out which color you need to wear for your section? Check out the Stripe Effect map and find out if you should wear maroon or orange.
Maroon & Orange Memories
Game days are a spectacle in Blacksburg, and you can make yours even more special with unique experiences. Maroon & Orange Memories options are still available for Saturday’s matchup. Experiences such as ‘Tunnel Vision,’ where you make the same walk as the Hokies, a tour of HokieVision with ACC Network and a sideline view of halftime performances are awesome behind-the-scenes opportunities. Reserve your upcoming gameday memories before they sell out!
Players to Watch
Running back Malachi Thomas
In the absence of star running back Bhayshul Tuten, redshirt junior Malachi Thomas was presented with a major opportunity at Syracuse. Thomas played his highest snap count (47) of the season, which was more than double his average opportunities through eight games. The Hartwell, Georgia product took full advantage of the snaps, leading the running back room in carries, averaging 5.2 yards per carry and scoring a 15-yard rushing touchdown. Thomas can be in line for an increased workload as Tuten works back to full health.
Running back Jeremiah Coney
Another tailback who saw significant snaps in Tech’s backfield against the Orange was redshirt freshman Jeremiah Coney. In his second season, Coney has appeared in eight games this season after redshirting in 2023. The Richmond, Virginia native showcased his big play ability, ripping off runs of 25 yards and 47 yards. Coney finished the outing with a career-high 96 yards on just nine carries and provided Hokie Nation a glimpse of his potential.