After a first half where just about everything went right, it all went wrong in the second half for the Virginia Tech football team at home against 16th-ranked Louisville on Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium.
Leading 16-7 at halftime, the Hokies were outscored 21-0 in the second half in what was a 28-16 loss. It was another winnable game for Virginia Tech, but mistakes cost them in all areas. Here are five observations from the loss.
Late first half drive killed momentum
Up nine late in the first half in plus territory, the Hokies faced a fourth and inches in plus territory when Kyron Drones wanted to go with a quick snap to pick up the first down.