Two years ago, the Boston College Eagles rolled into Virginia Tech's Lane Stadium fresh off a 26-7 victory over Massachusetts. They were 1-1 overall after losing the opening game to Georgia Tech in Ireland, but that game was close in comparison to the Hokies' 45-24 loss to Tennessee at Bristol Motor Speedway. It seemed, at the time, like one of those early-season litmus tests for both teams.
Virginia Tech won that game, 49-0, beating the Eagles from pillar to post and never looking back. The BC offense struggled, and the defense never caught up to the high-powered Hokies attack.