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Virginia Tech's defense fought valiantly but tackling issues combined with the physical toll of a strange day and the Boilermakers having the ball for just over 38 minutes led to a 24-17 loss for the Hokies. There were some areas of growth and some concerns so with that said, here are my defensive takeaways.
Hokies have a new veteran leader in LS Drew Doyle, a U.S. Navy veteran.
Check out Tim's breakdown of several potential 2026 NFL Draft prospects to watch for Virginia Tech.
Sam Siefkes is applying the lessons and methods he learned in the NFL to his Virginia Tech defense.
Hokies added some important veteran offensive line depth and versatility via Auburn’s Jaden Muskrat.
