Editor’s note: This article is co-authored by Ryan Weiner, a senior sports writer for The Cavalier Daily, and Thomas Hughes, a Virginia Tech sophomore and the lead editor for Virginia Tech On SI. Readers can find a copy of this article on The Cavalier Daily’s website as well.
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The fourth quarter of the regular season is here. Regardless of what has occurred over the past couple of months, rivalry week is a phenomenon that lasts for a year — or longer. Taking to the field at Scott Stadium is an impending opponent that has haunted the Cavaliers for decades.
The Hokies, with a 3-8 record, are already eliminated from bowl game eligibility. But a win over the Cavaliers would grant them eternal satisfaction and momentum heading into the Coach James Franklin era. Virginia Tech leads the all-time matchup 62-38-5. Virginia is hoping to cut into that deficit Saturday — plus maintain College Football Playoff hopes and advance to the ACC Championship game with a win. Here is what to watch for this weekend…