Virginia Tech’s 2019 season begins on Saturday in Chestnut Hill when the Hokies take on Boston College.  Tech is favored by anywhere from two to five points, and the over/under ranges from 52 to 58.5.  That’s a lot of respect shown to a team coming off a 6-7 season, playing on the road in the opening game of the year.

Let’s take a look at a few key numbers heading into the BC game.

Defensive Tackle Play: It Can’t Help But Improve

328 different defensive tackles played 50+ snaps for Power 5 schools last season.  Of those 328 players, only three of them had a worse Pro Football Focus grade than Virginia Tech’s Vinny Mihota.

Vinny Mihota, Virginia Tech: 48.1
Jacob Robinson, Indiana: 47.8
Abraham Maiava, Arizona: 44.9
Kayden Lyles, Wisconsin: 42.3

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