A backup quarterback transferred in from the Charlie Weis-created debacle known as Kansas, playing in an atmosphere supporting him, a crowd at the least much more formidable than No. 6 Notre Dame is used to.
A defense burned for 632 yards by Old Dominion, but led by a Hall of Fame defensive coordinator.
No. 24 Virginia Tech (3-1) is something of an enigma thus far this season. To help explain the Hokies, we turn to Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch.
DF: I appreciate you taking some time to educate Notre Dame fans, Mike.