Virginia Tech vs Syracuse: Final Score Predictions For Saturday's Game
Virginia Tech and Syracuse may have two of the most opposite offensive attacks in the nation. Both of these teams play at an incredibly different pace.
Brent Pry has relied on Bhayshul Tuten all season, running the ball on over 57% of the Hokies' offensive plays, the second highest percentage in the ACC, trailing Boston College. Tuten enters Saturday's game as probable to play. He has already eclipsed 1,000 all-purpose yards on the season with 951 rushing yards and 56 receiving yards.
Syracuse leads the country in passes per game with 49.7. Kyle McCord is the definition of a ‘gunslinger’, reminiscent of a prime Brett Farve. McCord threw five interceptions last week including three pick-sixes. In the past five games, he's thrown forty-two or more passes, completing at least twenty-seven in each contest.
Both of these teams are one win away from bowl eligibility, and both head coaches have acknowledged how good the opposing team is. Syracyse head coach Fran Brown was quotes as saying:
"He has a real good quarterback in [Kyron] Drones, running back Bhayshul Tuten is doing an amazing job, one of the better backs in the conference. On defense, APR, how could you miss him, he’s possibly one of the bettter defensive ends in the country. They got that corner, [Mansoor] Delane, who does a really good job, and Woodson, who’s a nickel corner. They just do a really good job."
Here's how we think Virginia Tech's matchup against Syracuse will go.
Jackson Caudell (Publisher and Lead Editor), 6-2 record this year: Virginia Tech 31-20
Kahlil McCuller (Writer), 5-3 record this year: Virginia Tech 28-21
Zach Ozmon (Writer), 7-1 record this year: Virginia Tech 27-17
Connor Mardian (Writer), 5-3 record this year: Virginia Tech 26-20
RJ Schafer (Writer), 7-1 record this year: Virginia Tech 31-24
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RJ Schafer joined the On SI team in 2024, contributing to the coverage of Major League Baseball, Collegiate Basketball, and Collegiate Football at https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/. Prior to this, RJ built a strong portfolio covering Georgia Tech and the Tigers for the Bleav Network. With a solid background in sports journalism, RJ has conducted interviews with both collegiate and professional athletes, enhancing the depth and authenticity of his reporting. RJ's extensive experience in the sports industry has equipped him with a keen understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of both collegiate and professional sports. His work is focused on providing insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage, making him a trusted voice in the sports community.