Vanderbilt @ Virginia Tech Game Overview
VAN vs VTRecords
VAN RecordLast 10
| Date | vs | Result | ATS | O/U |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, '25 |
CHSO
|
W 45 - 3 | W -37.5 | u49.5 |
| Dec 27, '24 |
GT
|
W 35 - 27 | W 3 | o48.5 |
| Nov 30, '24 |
TENN
|
L 23 - 36 | L 10 | o47.0 |
| Nov 23, '24 |
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LSU
|
L 17 - 24 | W 10 | u52.5 |
| Nov 09, '24 |
SOCAR
|
L 7 - 28 | L 6 | u44.5 |
| Nov 02, '24 |
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AUB
|
W 17 - 7 | W 8.5 | u48.0 |
| Oct 26, '24 |
TEX
|
L 24 - 27 | W 17 | p51.0 |
| Oct 19, '24 |
BALL
|
W 24 - 14 | L -27.5 | u57.0 |
| Oct 12, '24 |
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UK
|
W 20 - 13 | W 13 | u44.5 |
| Oct 05, '24 |
ALA
|
W 40 - 35 | W 23 | o53.0 |
VAN Next 3 Games
VAN vs VT Preview
Last Meeting ( Aug 31, 2024 ) Virginia Tech 27, Vanderbilt 34
While Virginia Tech's performance against an SEC opponent last Sunday was underwhelming enough that Hokies players felt the need to call a team meeting, Vanderbilt easily cruised to a victory against an overmatched foe last Saturday thanks to a steady showing from Diego Pavia.
Virginia Tech hopes the meeting yields results while Vanderbilt is looking to make its first trip to Blacksburg, Va., since 1989 a successful one when the teams meet up on Saturday.
The Hokies (0-1) are attempting to avoid their first 0-2 start since 2010, though that season ended with 11 wins. Virginia Tech began coach Brent Pry's fourth season with a 24-11 loss in Atlanta against South Carolina on Sunday.
The Hokies allowed two long yardage plays in the fourth quarter and did not score an offensive touchdown due to an inconsistent ground game that finished with 115 yards.
Virginia Tech conceded an 80-yard punt return for a touchdown early in the fourth quarter and gave up a 64-yard touchdown pass six minutes later. The Hokies outgained South Carolina and held the ball for about 34 minutes but quarterback Kyron Drones threw a pair of interceptions.
"It definitely felt necessary," Hokies linebacker Jaden Keller told reporters about the team meeting on Tuesday. "Just seeing where we were at in the game and how close we were, we're just right there."
Vanderbilt (1-0) claimed a 34-27 home win over Virginia Tech in Pavia's debut with the school last season after transferring from New Mexico State. Pavia completed 12 of 16 passes and scored on a 4-yard run in overtime to secure the win while Vanderbilt's defense allowed Drones to complete 22 of 33 passes.
Pavia threw three touchdowns and 275 yards in a 45-3 rout over Charleston Southern last Saturday. He completed 20 of 25 passes while throwing TDs to Kayleb Barnett, Junior Sherrill and Sedrick Alexander as Vanderbilt outgained Charleston Southern 481-135.
"Obviously, the stakes only get higher, and the competition gets better," said Commodores coach Clark Lea, who last visited Virginia Tech as Notre Dame's defensive coordinator in 2018. "This one in particular is going to be very challenging to us, because you're going to battle a really good team and an athletic team who obviously I think has had a focus on this game from a year ago, also coming off a tough loss to start the season."
--Field Level Media
VAN vs VTInjury report
Vanderbilt's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C. Gillespie | RB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Gillespie is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Commodores. | ||||
| Y. Ouattara | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Ouattara is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Commodores. | ||||
| N. Jefferson | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Jefferson is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to suit up for the Commodores. | ||||
| D. Dickey | QB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Dickey is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Commodores. | ||||
| V. Hinton | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 08, '25) | Nov 08, '25 | |
| Hinton is dealing with an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Commodores. | ||||
Virginia Tech's Injuries
| Player | POS | Status | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G. Williams | LB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Williams is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| C. Wiggins | WR | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Wiggins is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| Q. Reddish | S | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Reddish is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| B. Meadows | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Meadows is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| J. Jennette | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Jennette is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| J. Hobbs | WR | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Hobbs is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| S. Henderson | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Henderson is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| A. Hanchuk | DL | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Hanchuk is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| M. Cunningham | OG | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Cunningham is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| J. Crim | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Crim is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| J. Clarke | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Clarke is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| C. Brown | CB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Brown is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| L. Booker | WR | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Booker is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| B. Bennett | RB | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Bennett is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
| K. Adams | WR | Questionable - Undisclosed( Nov 15, '25) | Nov 15, '25 | |
| Adams is battling an undisclosed injury and is uncertain to take the field for the Hokies. | ||||
QB Passing StatsRecent Games
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.Pavia | Aug 30, 2025 | VAN 45 - CHSO 3 | 275 | 25 | 20 | 80.0 | 11.0 | 3/0 | 212.0 |
| B.Berlowitz | Aug 30, 2025 | VAN 45 - CHSO 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 33.3 | 1.7 | 0/0 | 47.3 |
| D.Pavia | Dec 27, 2024 | VAN 35 - GT 27 | 160 | 21 | 13 | 61.9 | 7.6 | 3/0 | 173.1 |
| D.Pavia | Nov 30, 2024 | VAN 23 - TENN 36 | 104 | 17 | 8 | 47.1 | 6.1 | 1/1 | 106.1 |
| D.Pavia | Nov 23, 2024 | LSU 24 - VAN 17 | 186 | 24 | 13 | 54.2 | 7.8 | 1/0 | 133.0 |
| D.Pavia | Nov 9, 2024 | VAN 7 - SOCAR 28 | 166 | 31 | 16 | 51.6 | 5.4 | 0/0 | 96.6 |
| Date | Score | YDS | Att | Comp | Comp % | Y/A | TD/Int | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K.Drones | Aug 31, 2025 | SOCAR 24 - VT 11 | 221 | 35 | 15 | 42.9 | 6.3 | 0/2 | 84.5 |
| P.Watson III | Jan 3, 2025 | VT 10 - MINN 24 | 81 | 12 | 8 | 66.7 | 6.8 | 0/1 | 106.7 |
| C.Schlee | Jan 3, 2025 | VT 10 - MINN 24 | 68 | 6 | 2 | 33.3 | 11.3 | 0/0 | 128.5 |
| P.Watson III | Nov 30, 2024 | VT 37 - UVA 17 | 254 | 21 | 14 | 66.7 | 12.1 | 1/0 | 184.0 |
| P.Watson III | Nov 23, 2024 | DUKE 31 - VT 28 | 146 | 25 | 12 | 48.0 | 5.8 | 0/1 | 89.1 |
| C.Schlee | Nov 23, 2024 | DUKE 31 - VT 28 | 67 | 7 | 3 | 42.9 | 9.6 | 1/0 | 170.4 |
| K.Drones | Nov 9, 2024 | VT 14 - CLEM 24 | 115 | 20 | 9 | 45.0 | 5.8 | 0/1 | 83.3 |
| C.Schlee | Nov 9, 2024 | VT 14 - CLEM 24 | 73 | 17 | 7 | 41.2 | 4.3 | 1/1 | 84.9 |
VAN vs VT Offense vs Defense
Key Stats League ranks in parenthesis
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481.0 | (14) | Yards | (68) | 328.0 |
| 8.2 | (4) | Yards/Play | (112) | 5.9 |
| 201.0 | (18) | Rush Yds | (65) | 119.0 |
| 31.0 | (89) | Rush Att | (56) | 37.0 |
| 6.5 | (4) | Yards/Rush | (78) | 3.2 |
| 280.0 | (32) | Pass Yds | (78) | 209.0 |
| 28.0 | (82) | Pass Att | (9) | 19.0 |
| 21.0 | (56) | Comp | (42) | 12.0 |
| 75.0 | (15) | Comp% | (127) | 63.2 |
| 13.3 | (27) | Yards/Comp | (117) | 17.4 |
| 10.0 | (13) | Yards/Att | (129) | 11.0 |
| 194.4 | (12) | QB rating | (129) | 172.9 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 363.0 |
| 5.6 |
| 153.4 |
| 35.6 |
| 4.3 |
| 209.7 |
| 29.6 |
| 18.5 |
| 62.5 |
| 11.4 |
| 7.1 |
| - |
More Stats
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | (10) | Sacks | (35) | 4.0 |
| 3.0 | (4) | Sack Yds | (--) | 36.0 |
| 0.0 | (--) | Intercepts | (--) | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | (--) | Fumbles | (--) | 0.0 |
| 7.0 | (113) | Penalties | (101) | 8.0 |
| 60.0 | (117) | Penalty Yds | (91) | 51.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 1.9 |
| 12.4 |
| 0.7 |
| 0.5 |
| 5.9 |
| 50.4 |
Points
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.0 | (4) | Score | (100) | 24.0 |
| 14.0 | (18) | 1st Q | (57) | 7.0 |
| 14.0 | (12) | 2nd Q | (80) | 3.0 |
| 7.0 | (5) | 3rd Q | (--) | 0.0 |
| 10.0 | (6) | 4th Q | (129) | 14.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 26.0 |
| 5.8 |
| 7.9 |
| 5.7 |
| 6.5 |
Special Teams
| OFFENSE |
Off. Rank | Stat | Def. Rank | DEFENSE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.0 | (72) | Yards/Punt Ret | (127) | 26.7 |
| 29.0 | (22) | Yards/KO Ret | (--) | 0.0 |
| 1.0 | (99) | FG Att | (28) | 1.0 |
| 1.0 | (69) | FG Made | (62) | 1.0 |
| 100.0 | (4) | FG% | (116) | 100.0 |
| League Avg. |
|---|
| 10.6 |
| 21.5 |
| 14.0 |
| 10.8 |
| 77.5 |