Ohio at No. 18 Virginia Tech Week 3

Ohio at No. 18 Virginia Tech (minus 20.5)
The Players
As Kalvin McRae goes so does the Bobcats' offense. So far McRae has racked up 226 yards on the ground, 288 all-purpose yards and a nation leading six touchdowns. Brad Bower has filled in nicely for the graduated Austin Everson. Wide receiver Chris Garrett leads the team with seven receptions. Jordan Meyers has recorded 16 tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack.

Sean Glennon is out at quarterback. Glennon who started in Virginia Tech's last 15 games will be replaced by freshman Tyrod Taylor. Taylor played in his first collegiate game against LSU's defense, arguably the nation's best. Branden Ore is the featured running back. Receivers Sam Wheeler and Justin Harper lead the Hokies in receiving yards. Vince Hall (21), Xavier Adii (19) and Brandon Flowers (19) lead the team in tackles.

The View
The Hokies' ailing offense might get a jump start from freshman quarterback Tyrod Taylor. However, the Bobcats' 95th ranked defense might be the perfect remedy for Virginia Tech's 111th ranked offense.

Virginia Tech leads the series 3-0 and has outscored Ohio 135-50. Ohio is going to need Kalvin McRae to triple his NCAA leading six touchdowns for the Bobcats to catch up in total points scored.


The Stats
Ohio
Rushing Offense 44th (179) Passing Offense 44th (245)
Total Offense 38th (424)
Scoring Offense 37th (33.5)
Sacks Allowed 45th (1.5)

Rushing Defense 78th (171)
Passing Defense 96th (260.5)
Total Defense 95th (431.5)
Scoring Defense 42nd (18.5)
Sacks 32nd (2.5)

Virginia Tech
Rushing Offense 107th (52) Passing Offense 98th (161.5)
Total Offense 111th (213.5)
Scoring Offense 112th (12)
Sacks Allowed 104th (3.5)

Rushing Defense 102nd (219.5)
Passing Defense 55th (210)
Total Defense 94th (429.5)
Scoring Defense 77th (27.5)
Sacks 83rd (1)