3 Bold Virginia Tech Football Predictions Against Georgia Tech

After two impressive wins against Stanford and Boston College, the Virginia Tech football team will look to keep rolling on Saturday afternoon when they host Georgia Tech at Lane Stadium. It is shaping up to be an interesting matchup with the health of Yellow Jackets quarterback Haynes King still in doubt. With that said, here are three bold predictions for Game No. 8 for the Hokies.

Kyron Drones has 350-plus yards, 3-plus touchdowns

Over the last three games, Kyron Drones has been very good for Virginia Tech. It’s easy to play as well as he has with Bhayshul Tuten running the ball and offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen calling plays the way he has. 

Going into the season, there were questions entering the season about the Yellow Jackets' defense and they still remain as they have given a lot of points at times, but they also have put up some points offensively. With a healthy wide receiver grouping and Tuten running the ball, plays are going to be made for Drones with his arm and legs, and look for him to make them.

Virginia Tech records 5-plus sacks

As mentioned above, King’s availability remains in question and Zachary Pyron is a good backup option to have, but right now, the Hokies defensive line is playing very well. Antwaun Powell-Ryland is coming off a four-sack performance against BC and if Georgia Tech pays extra attention to him, there is plenty of other talent to get to the quarterback. 

If the offense can get ahead and put up some points early, then it’ll force Georgia Tech to throw the ball more, leaving whoever is under center exposed to the Hokies' pass rush. No matter who they go up against, there is a reason why it’s called Sacksburg.

Take the Over

At the time this article is being written, the over/under is 51.5 according to DraftKings, and taking the over is the play to make. Two offenses that can put up points and yes, I still think the Yellow Jackets put up points no matter who is at QB. Taking the over is a safer bet than the spread as it could go either way.