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) /

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3. Running game is a problem for the Hokies

Starting running back Travon McMillian had himself a solid game against ECU. However, it’s not near what we thought it would be for such a talented and experienced rusher. McMillian finished the game with 72 yards on 11 carries.

In total, Virginia Tech managed 4.6 yards per carry on 287 team rushing yards and three touchdowns. They should have been better against a defense as bad against the rush as the Pirates front seven.

There’s some great run defenses in the ACC that will really test the Hokies. Clemson, Florida State, NC State, and Miami all have good front sevens. Virginia Tech needs to put up at least 6.0 yards per carry against any team the strength of ECU.

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We’ll see what happens with the Virginia Tech offense moving forward. Fuente has more of a focus on the air attack than former head coach Frank Beamer had. That shift should continue to have an effect on the running backs.

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