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Virginia Tech football: Grading the 2022 Hokies after Week 5

By Rick Alder

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 09: Braxton Burmeister #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 09: Braxton Burmeister #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to pass against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the second half of the game at Lane Stadium on October 9, 2021 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Dax Hollifield (25) Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports /

Virginia Tech football: 2022 defense shows some promise

A return to Beamer Ball under Brent Pry should include a strong defense, and there were hopes for improvement on that side of the ball given Pry’s defensive background.

The defensive star has been linebacker Dax Hollifield, with 19 solo tackles. The 6’1, 245-pound linebacker from Shelby, NC has been the leader of this defense, as well as a pseudo-coach on the field. Hollifield also has a sack through the first 5 games.

Overall, the Hokie defense has fared better than the offense, ranking 7th in the ACC in points allowed (22.2).  This is a respectable ranking, and it is clear that allowing 22.2 points per game should lead to wins if the offense could muster 23 points per game.

DEFENSE: C+

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