Virginia Tech and Boston College Set for Thursday Night ACC Showdown
Both teams, eager for bowl eligibility, face off after bye weeks with Virginia Tech aiming to extend its winning streak.
- Virginia Tech (3-3) comes off a 31-7 win over Stanford, breaking a two-game losing streak.
- Boston College (4-2) seeks to rebound after a 24-14 loss to Virginia, despite a strong performance from QB Thomas Castellanos.
- Virginia Tech's rushing attack, led by Bhayshul Tuten, will challenge Boston College's stout defense, which allows only 104.7 rushing yards per game.
- Boston College's defense ranks 20th nationally in scoring, allowing just 17.2 points per game.
- Key players include Boston College's DE Donovan Ezeiruaku, second in FBS in sacks, and Virginia Tech's RB Bhayshul Tuten, leading the ACC with nine rushing touchdowns.