Boston College and Virginia Tech each resume ACC play this Thursday after a BYE week in Week 7.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch and listen to the Virginia Tech Hokies vs Boston College Eagles NCAAF game, plus plenty more.
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Boston College Eagles: Date and kick-off time
The Virginia Tech Hokies will take on Boston College Eagles in a highly anticipated NCAAF game on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia.
| Date | Thursday, October 17, 2024 |
| Kick-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/ 4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Lane Stadium |
| Location | Blacksburg, Virginia |
How to watch Virginia Tech Hokies vs Boston College Eagles on TV & stream live online
TV channel: ESPN
- Broadcasters: Matt Barrie (play-by-play) and Dan Mullen (color analyst)
Streaming service: FuboTV
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How to listen to live play-by-play commentary of Virginia Tech Hokies vs Boston College Eagles
Audio stream: SiriusXM — Away: 371 (CAR), 371 (NE) | Home: 193 (CAR), 955 (NE)
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Virginia Tech Hokies vs Boston College Eagles team news & key players
Virginia Tech Hokies team news
The Hokies outperformed Stanford, gaining a total of 337 yards compared to the Cardinal's 258. They also dominated the turnover battle, finishing with a 2-0 advantage, and converted 5 of 12 attempts on third down. Kyron Drones passed for 201 yards and threw two touchdown passes, while Bhayshul Tuten contributed with 73 rushing yards and one touchdown.
Virginia Tech has also secured victories over Marshall and Old Dominion but has suffered losses to Vanderbilt, Rutgers, and Miami. This season, the Hokies' offense is averaging 30.5 points per game, with 192.3 yards through the air and 182.8 yards on the ground.
Their defense is allowing an average of 22.7 points per game. The team has a third-down conversion rate of 44.8% and has gone 4 for 10 on fourth down across six games. Drones has completed 61% of his passes for a total of 1,155 yards, eight touchdowns, and four interceptions, while Jaylin Lane has made 24 receptions for 325 yards and one touchdown.
Boston College Eagles team news
The Eagles were narrowly outgained 339-319, lost the turnover battle 3-0, and managed to convert 6 of 13 attempts on third down in their last game. Thomas Castellanos threw for 254 yards, contributing two touchdowns but also throwing two interceptions, while Turbo Richard rushed for 51 yards.
Boston College also faced a loss against Missouri earlier this season but secured wins against Florida State, Duquesne, Michigan State, and Western Kentucky. Their offense has been scoring an average of 27.2 points per game, amassing 195.7 passing yards and 157.7 rushing yards per game. Meanwhile, their defense is allowing just 17.2 points per game. The Eagles have a third-down conversion rate of 46.8% and have gone 6 for 9 on fourth down this season. Castellanos has completed 67% of his passes for 983 yards, with 12 touchdowns and four interceptions, while Lewis Bond has made 30 catches for 358 yards and two touchdowns.
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