It isn’t hyperbole to say that Saturday’s matchup against the Vanderbilt Commodores in Blacksburg is the most important of Brent Pry’s tenure at Virginia Tech. After dropping their season opener for the second consecutive season, the Hokies face a familiar boogeyman in Diego Pavia as they aim to right the already partially listed ship that is the 2025 season. A loss on Saturday, in all likelihood, turns Pry’s already warm seat white hot.
Here’s a breakdown of what the Commodores bring to this pivotal ACC-SEC matchup.
Offense
A common theme in this preview will be Vanderbilt’s veteran makeup on both sides of the ball, and the offense especially fits the bill.