Over the last two years the Virginia Tech Hokies have struggled against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets. Last year VT fell to GT, 22-28. The Hokies struggled to slow the Yellow Jacket ground attack and the two passes GT completed were both touchdowns. In 2016 the Hokies fell at home, 20-30, allowing two 100+ yard rushers and turning the ball over twice. Will Justin Fuente finally be able to defeat the Yellow Jackets? Thursday night games are magical for the Hokies. This year the magic failed to deliver, and Virginia Tech suffered their first conference loss when they fell to Georgia Tech, 21-49
The Virginia Tech Hokies offense took the field after a short Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets kick-off.