Virginia Tech Football: Takeaways from Hokies' win over ECU

Virginia Tech Football: Takeaways from win over ECU

GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Tyshon Dye #22 of the East Carolina Pirates is tackled by linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 and cornerback Brandon Facyson #31 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

3 of 4

(Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

2. Virginia Tech’s defense is the best in the ACC

While the Clemson Tigers might have the best defensive line in the country, Virginia Tech could very easily have the most complete defense in the country. They were able to stop Will Grier and West Virginia’s high-powered offense two weeks ago.

Senior cornerback Greg Stroman picked off Gardner Minshew at a key point in the game that completely changed the tone for the Hokies. Furthermore, the fact that Minshew completed less than half of his passes shows the quality of the Virginia Tech secondary.

With NFL prospects like Stroman, free safety Terrell Edmunds, and junior cornerback Adonis Alexander in the secondary, Virginia Tech could hang with almost any passing game. The defensive line isn’t too shabby either.

ECU’s run game was almost nonexistent. Their leading rusher was Tyshon Die who only managed 31 yards on 11 carries. The rest of the ECU rushing attack generated nine yards on 20 carries.

Home/Virginia Tech Hokies