This Saturday's game between VA Tech and Nebraska in Blacksburg is a statement game that the Hokies need to win. After losing the season-opening game against Alabama, questions have arisen as to whether the Hokies can beat a team not in the ACC or from a weak conference.
A win against 19th-ranked Nebraska could prove the prognosticators wrong and show that the ACC isn't a weak conference and can play with the "Big Boys". Granted, the Big XII isn't the SEC, but it's a start.
Tyrod Taylor and the Hokies went into Lincoln last year and beat up a run down Nebraska team 35-20, but this is a different Huskers team. With the Big XII portion of the schedule not opening up until October 8th, the Huskers are focused on the task at hand. Nebraska has a retooled defense and the offense is looking to make a big splash behind QB Zac Lee.
The Hokies had trouble against Alabama's stout run-defense in week one, and the draw isn't much better this week. Nebraska's run defense is pretty solid and I look for DT Ndamukong Suh to have a big game. VA Tech relies heavily on the running game, and with Nebraska's run-defense, I don't see them getting much going.
After allowing 498 yards in the season-opener to Alabama, I don't see the Hokies being able to slow down the Nebraska offense enough. Nebraska wins a close one 27-21.
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