Three Defensive Takeaways From Virginia Tech's 38-34 Loss to No. 7 Miami

Giving up 38 points is never ideal, but against a Miami offense that is one of the best in the country, this was a very solid performance from Virginia Tech's defense. However, the Hokies seemed to simply run out of gas as the game went on in the heat and 80% humidity of South Florida on their way to a 38-34 defeat to the No. 7 Hurricanes.

So with that in mind, let's dive into my defensive takeaways from the Hokies' performance in South Florida.

1. Mose Phillips is Virginia Tech's Most Improved Player in 2024 So Far