Louisville fans know just how big third downs are as the defense has struggled to get stops and the offense has struggled to convert. Well, Virginia Tech is pretty bad on third downs themselves. While UofL is ranked 53rd in converting third downs, Virginia Tech is ranked 46th at stopping them. Louisville is ranked 73rd in stopping third downs, Tech is ranked 77th in converting them. Something has to give.
It’s hard for me to envision Louisville all of a sudden being able to stop anyone on third downs. Especially with the Hokies having Hendon Hooker and his running ability at Quarterback.