Can Stanford’s struggling defense slow down Virginia Tech’s home-cooked attack?

Stanford’s defense has struggled to stop just about anyone this season. Now comes a Virginia Tech offense averaging 46 points per game at home.

The Cardinal, whose defense ranks among the bottom four nationally in both points (37.3) and yards (454.4) allowed per game, will be challenged again in its first-ever trip to Lane Stadium on Saturday in Blacksburg, Virginia.

Stanford (4-5, 2-4 ACC) has allowed more than 50 points in three consecutive road games, most recently a 52-24 loss at Louisville on Oct. 31. The Cardinal were tied 24-24 early in the third quarter before Louisville scored four touchdowns over the next 13 minutes, extending Stanford’s road losing streak to a program-record 15…