Virginia Tech pretty literally fumbled away an opportunity to upset an SEC team. Several key turnovers by the team in inopportune times and places, aided by a frequent lack of personal control on aggravating penalties downed the Hokies, who couldn't get or stay in a rhythm. Their defense wasn't perfect, either, with problems covering the run consistently from both the quarterback Josh Dobbs and the huge running back Jalen Hurd. But the consistent inability to hold onto the ball is killing the Hokies, and it sure killed them in this game.
First drive out of the half for Virginia Tech started promising, with two decent downs of stops before Kamara gained a first down.