Virginia Tech fans have high hopes for the 2024 campaign. All college football fans know, there are few better environments in the country than Lane Stadium. Coach Pry will look to bring the Hokies back to the top of the ACC standings in his 3rd season.
When: Thursday, October 17th, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Where: Blacksburg, VA
Last Season (7-6 overall, 5-3 in ACC)
Virginia Tech finished above .500 last year for their first time since 2019. They ended the season with a win in the Military Bowl against #23 Tulane, which gave them their first bowl game win since 2016. The Hokies haven’t been relevant in the ACC since that 2016 season. Hopefully, they will build off last year’s momentum and become a contender once again. According to Bill Connelly of ESPN, Virginia Tech is ranked #1 (95%) in returning offensive production percentage and #12 (77%) in their defensive production percentage.
Departing Players
As mentioned above, the Hokies coaching staff did a great job of retaining talent. In this NIL era, that is no small feat. Some key losses from the Hokies roster are Bryce Duke, Dae’quan Wright, and Da’Wain Lofton. On the defensive side of the football, Derrick Canteen, the Hokies number 3 cornerback, will not be returning to Blacksburg. There were also zero Hokies drafted in this years’ NFL Draft.
This Year
Coach Pry and the Hokies will lean on Quarterback Kyron Drones. Drones established himself as one of the best dual-threat Quarterbacks in the country last season throwing for 2,085 yards and 17 touchdowns while rushing for 818 with 5 scores. Drones torched Boston College in 2023 throwing for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns while also adding 135 yards on the ground.
Drones will have weapons at his disposal. The entire offensive line is returning along with All-ACC Third team running back Bhayshul Tuten. Drones’ top 4 receiving targets, Ali Jennings, Stephen Gosnell, Da’quan Felton, and Jaylin Lane, will also be back in Blacksburg. The Hokies are poised for a solid campaign in 2024, if they can capitalize on the momentum the gained from last season.