Vanderbilt Football vs. Virginia Tech: A Historic Rivalry Renewed
A Look Back at the History
The Vanderbilt Commodores and Virginia Tech Hokies have a long and storied rivalry that dates back to 1892. The two teams have met 32 times, and the Hokies hold a 20-11-1 advantage. The rivalry has been marked by some memorable games, including a 34-33 Virginia Tech win in 1982 that was decided by a missed field goal in the final seconds.
Recent History
In recent years, the rivalry has been somewhat one-sided, as the Hokies have won the last four meetings. However, the Commodores are hoping to turn things around in 2023. They have a new head coach in Clark Lea, and they have added some talented players to their roster.
The Matchup
The Commodores and Hokies are both coming off of disappointing seasons in 2022. Vanderbilt went 5-7, while Virginia Tech went 6-7. However, both teams have high hopes for 2023. The Commodores are hoping to make a bowl game for the first time since 2018, while the Hokies are hoping to return to the ACC Championship Game for the first time since 2016. The game between Vanderbilt and Virginia Tech is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, at 7:30 p.m. ET at Vanderbilt Stadium. The game will be televised on ESPN.
Key Players
Vanderbilt:
- Mike Wright, quarterback
- Re'Mahn Davis, running back
- Jayden McGowan, wide receiver
Virginia Tech:
- Grant Wells, quarterback
- Malachi Thomas, running back
- Da'Quan Wright, wide receiver
Prediction
The Hokies are a slight favorite in this game, but the Commodores are a team on the rise. This is a game that could go either way. The Commodores will need to play their best game of the season to win, but they have the talent to do it.
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