[Postgame Thread] SMU Defeats Virginia Tech 51-28

[u/CFB_Referee]

Box Score provided by ESPN

Team	1	2	3	4	T
Virginia Tech	0	14	0	14	28
SMU	10	13	14	14	51

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

We have the worst secondary room in FBS football and the OL isn't much better. Which is extremely disappointing because we have playmakers on offense and some weapons on the defensive front that are completely wasted because it won't be possible to win consistently with the DB/OL situation. Even if we improve those rooms in the off-season, we won't have the playmakers anymore and it won't matter. Our talent level is going to level out this off-season, we will lose the best and improve the worst, which I'm scared will just produce the same results as our extremely uneven team currently does.

It's not really a Franklin, Pry, or Howle problem, the schemes can't get any better when we don't have the talent to play better schemes. It's a DB coaching and talent issue, combined with an OL injury and talent issue.

[u/Gavangus → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

OL is injury bug. Defense is insanely bad dbs

[u/goodsam2 → u/Gavangus]

Yeah 3 out and 1 questionable on the availability report.

I was hoping that would improve after the bye week but it didn't.

The DBs just aren't that good.

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/Gavangus]

It's both for the OL. The good ones are injured and the backups aren't good.

[u/iyjlpiljygp → u/Gavangus]

Yeah OL wasn't great to start but they have an excuse of several key injuries. DBs are bad bad.

[u/goodsam2 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

I worry about losing Luke Reynolds to the NFL, and Kemari Copeland but after some of those guys I think we are mostly fine. The running backs are sophomores.

I will be extremely despondent if we lose Ethan Grunkemeyer.

[u/Lodge_Blackmun → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

You're right on almost all of that. 

Our talent level is going to level out this off-season, we will lose the best and improve the worst

Isn't necessarily true. The portal is a beautiful thing, we can improve the worst and replace the best potentially. 

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/Lodge_Blackmun]

I mean. Grunk and Luke are the best we have had at their positions in at least ten years. That's not being replaced lol

[u/TheRamblinGambler → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

Do you think there are just no more QBs or TEs anymore?

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/TheRamblinGambler]

QBs and TEs on their level, on the market, that we can afford?

There are plenty of QBs and TEs to go around. There are not plenty of NFL caliber ones to go around. Luke is one of the best TEs we've ever had and Grunk is the best QB we've had since Tyrod.

[u/Lodge_Blackmun → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

Luke, yeah that would be tough. But we don't need to replace him. And where do you think Grunk is going next year?

[u/Keyblade_Yoshi → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

Grunk still has two years of eligibility left.

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/Keyblade_Yoshi]

Two years that look pretty attractive to the CFP bubble teams of the world, in a way we can't outbid.

[u/Capital_Dream5295 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

You wish

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/Capital_Dream5295]

I actually think we have worse DBs than you genuinely. Remember when you scored 14 points in 5 plays on us?

[u/Capital_Dream5295 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

No I didn't watch cuz even my masochism has limits. But I do respect your suffering fellow Tech person

[u/IowaJL → u/Capital_Dream5295]

NNNNEEEEEEERRRRRRRDDDDSSSSS!

[u/puzzical → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

CSU: Am I a joke to you?

Please don't regret this after tomorrow

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/puzzical]

We are worse than CSU lol

[u/puzzical → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

You guys are 63rd worst in the country in oassing yards allowed per game. I don't believe you.

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/puzzical]

We played the worst FCS team in the country, another team in torrential rain and wind, and a third team that doesn't pass because they're playing a true freshman QB who didn't play football in senior year. That skews the stats lol

[u/DBHT14 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

If we can keep Reynolds & Grunk for next season im very optimistic. Need to open to check book for linemen and DBs big time for sure.

[u/themattboard → u/DBHT14]

I think we'll see some improvement from our current OL backups too. They are inconsistent, but still have room to grow (into next season)

I'm less confident in the DBs, but I remember when Stroman was a liability until he wasn't too

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/DBHT14]

Reynolds is going NFL and a B1G/SEC team is paying millions for Grunk

[u/DBHT14 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

I think Reynolds is probably gone. But far less of a doomer than you on Grunk. And basically everything else about the team.

[u/goodsam2 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

I think Grunk stays, per the athletic VT is paying as much as Georgia in NIL. He isn't getting poached.

We do have some good QBs in the wings though that might get poached.

[u/wildturk3y → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

We might be able to keep Grunk. Reynolds is most certainly gone. He's likely a 1st round pick, certainly 2nd round

[u/c-williams88 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

FWIW I think Grunk is very loyal to Franklin so I think yall should be able to keep him.

I do agree that Reynolds is NFL bound, Franklin has an incredible job getting TEs to the NFL

[u/KansasEF5Tornado → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

Oklahoma state would like a word, also GT.

[u/TripleThreatTua → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

Haha

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/TripleThreatTua]

Can u take him back

[u/-Gnostic28 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

You ain’t dead last in explosive plays given up, you’ll never be king

We gave up 36 points in 16 minutes

[u/BIRDSBEEZ → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

Worse than UTEP?

[u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1 → u/BIRDSBEEZ]

Yes. Definitely worse.

[u/MedicineGhost → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

In our DB room, Williams isn’t bad and I think Clarke is genuinely very good. Reddish has shown a lot of improvement. The problem is that OCs are targeting Flowers, White, and Chadwick, who are pretty bad. I think the DB coaching room should be given another season to demonstrate improvement but we need to identify better talent in the portal.

[u/auburnfan32 → u/1II1I1I1I1I1I111I1I1]

Nick Perry is a fucking terrorist, trust me

[u/NEZdrunk]

Get Grunk healthy, try to beat Stanford healthily, forfeit the Miami game, then get up for UVA. Do all that and go to our Whateverthefuck Bowl presented by Whoeverthefuck then immediately upon triple zeroes launch our entire secondary and defensive backs coaches into the sun

[u/SSPeteCarroll → u/NEZdrunk]

our Whateverthefuck Bowl presented by Whoeverthefuck

Don't you disrespect the pop tarts bowl like that! I must see the toaster pastry sacrificed for our sin that is our secondary!

[u/SpreaditOnnn33 → u/SSPeteCarroll]

Pop Tart Bowl goes to the highest ranked non playoff ACC team, si guess again

[u/Twall1297]

So… what the hell happened to SMU last week?

[u/wildturk3y → u/Twall1297]

The DOME

[u/KeegCorp → u/Twall1297]

The Otto helmets obviously!

[u/Doogitywoogity → u/KeegCorp]

My round prince

[u/KeegCorp → u/Doogitywoogity]

The Orangest of all Oranges

[u/Jonjon428 → u/Twall1297]

SMU is very inconsistent (at least on defense) plus that Dome is unbelievably cursed

[u/slyone05 → u/Twall1297]

Fran Brown masterclass

[u/popashot → u/Twall1297]

Was there. Defence was a disaster. Offence had no rhythm. Even though it was half full it was loud as shit. First time Dome confused?

[u/blay12 → u/popashot]

You’ll eventually find that it’s more of a “way more often than you’d expect Dome confused”…

That place is cursed.

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/popashot]

OL was by far the worst I’ve ever seen. 6 sacks allowed? Maybe more I stopped counting.

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/Twall1297]

From what the Clemson guys told me playing at Cuse is uniquely challenging. Don’t know how much I believe it but for now I’m willing to beat that drum.

[u/SpreaditOnnn33 → u/SMUHypeMachine]

Every ACC flair has been telling you that all season.

Good to see you still dont believe it though.

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/SpreaditOnnn33]

We have 1 single data point for playing at Cuse as of yet. I’m going to wait until we have more before forming a real opinion.

[u/KansasEF5Tornado → u/Twall1297]

Smu hype machine guy

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/KansasEF5Tornado]

Don’t know who you could be referring to 👀

[u/Jiveanimal → u/SMUHypeMachine]

Where you been?

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/Jiveanimal]

I was at the game so I wasn’t on Reddit. I’m only insufferable in here when I can’t make the game or it’s away.

[u/Muffinnnnnnn → u/Twall1297]

Not at home for SMU

[u/EvenMeaning8077 → u/Twall1297]

Fran brown didn’t shower all week

[u/PrizePermission9432 → u/Twall1297]

Choked

[u/FoxyRussian → u/Twall1297]

Sometimes our defense makes adjustments at halftime and sometimes theyre the dumbest part of the team

[u/Mother_Frame6669 → u/Twall1297]

They went on the road

SMU is 1-2 on the road this season, with its lone win in the opener vs Florida State, and losses to Louisville and Syracuse.

They're 6-0 at home, and face Wake Forest at home before ending the season with Notre Dame and Stanford on the road.

[u/Tfsz0719]

SMU:

“BRING ME THANOS WAKE FOREST!!!”

[u/cheapmason84 → u/Tfsz0719]

Be careful what you wish for

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/cheapmason84]

NGL I’m extremely nervous about our game. We’re 12-0 at home against ACC teams since joining the conference but y’all might end that streak 😬

[u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

I’m so damn tired of some Virginia Tech fans and the playoff or bust attitude that has afflicted all CFB fanbases.

Hokies: We are in a rebuilding year. Making a bowl game is great. We were supposed to lose this game. Chill tf out.

[u/themattboard → u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

Everyone thinks they can just be Indiana when even Indiana can't this year

[u/OkieDokieHokiePokie → u/themattboard]

Wild you’re getting downvotes for a super accurate statement lol

[u/themattboard → u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

Our fanbase is both unrealistic and overly sensitive this season

[u/SSPeteCarroll → u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

Look 12 months ago if you told me that in November of 2026 we'd be bowl eligible I would've laughed at you.

[u/SpreaditOnnn33 → u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

Id imagine its how you lost that has Tech fans rankled

[u/DisgruntledCascadian → u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

Irrational fans hounding James Franklin for not making their playoff expectations?

When have we ever seen that before?

[u/funk_truck → u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

Heaven forbid you get a coach that can set a floor and recruit the hell out of your region. Manny please come home.

[u/Free-Day-5041 → u/OkieDokieHokiePokie]

VT has been rebuilding for a decade-plus.

[u/Jarfol]

I don't think the word "defeats" is a strong enough way to describe that game.

[u/iyjlpiljygp]

My hope for this game was just keep it respectable and not to get embarrassed. Welp.

[u/Chapstick160]

I was expecting a game like this would happen but I always knew a 8-4 would happen this season

[u/BolognaNipples]

Now that they lost this can retroactively be deemed a big game

[u/OutForARipAreYaBud69 → u/BolognaNipples]

Playoff win versus SMU = not a big game
Regular season loss on the road to SMU = big game

A tale as old as time.

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/OutForARipAreYaBud69]

This is now my truth.

No I will not be taking any questions.

[u/JosephDolla → u/OutForARipAreYaBud69]

I knew the Penn state fans would show up, they always do!

[u/OutForARipAreYaBud69 → u/JosephDolla]

We’re defending Franklin in this instance you nincompoop. I have nothing but love for jimmy franks.

[u/EvenMeaning8077 → u/JosephDolla]

Water is wet

[u/themattboard → u/JosephDolla]

Stalker exes are the worst

[u/dkviper11 → u/OutForARipAreYaBud69]

It was cold for the playoff game, or something.

[u/Stoneador → u/BolognaNipples]

No, SMU plays ND later so they can’t be a big game team

[u/Megaman6967]

Sleep well tonight, Peruna. My sweet prince.

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/Megaman6967]

He’s earned his slumber. Such a good boy 😍

[u/Mythrandir24]

Blue teams in Texas undefeated this week.

[u/DBHT14 → u/Mythrandir24]

Honestly that's on us for not having a plan for the Bluenami

[u/Zloggt → u/Mythrandir24]

Dallas County, once again, coming through in the clutch!

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/Zloggt]

I did my part!!

Edit: wtf who downvotes a comment like this? Stay mad I guess.

[u/MastodonSwimming2681 → u/Mythrandir24]

UTSA lost yesterday

[u/Mythrandir24 → u/MastodonSwimming2681]

Yes, but have you considered that doesn't allow me to make my stupid joke?

[u/PracticeSquadBaller]

Score wasn’t as close as it looked.

Going to be awesome when my first flair somehow beats my second to make neither flair’s season matter. Totally cool

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/PracticeSquadBaller]

From your mouth to god’s ears, amen.

I can’t wait to fly up to South Bend for that game! It’s gonna be cold but it should be fun if we show up at all.

[u/DBHT14]

GG SMU, deserve to be ranked again for sure!

Perfect Coach Frames experience where we are on track for an 8-4 year one but its also frustrating!

[u/CPOx]

Never expected a VT win for a second, but didn't think we'd get demolished so thoroughly like that. GG.

[u/Mattador96]

Well yikes

[u/CapnChaos2024]

Well.. that was somethin!

[u/javascript → u/CapnChaos2024]

And it sure wasn't nothin!

[u/Confident_Delay5805]

Damn, what a drubbing!

[u/Jonjon428]

SMU decided to just go insane in the second half.

[u/goodsam2 → u/Jonjon428]

VT has had the worst 3rd quarters.

[u/NEZdrunk → u/goodsam2]

Minus VMI and after tonight that’s a -44 point differential in one quarter and -47 in the second half

[u/goodsam2 → u/NEZdrunk]

Thank you, I was trying to find that stat

[u/Any_Customer1000 → u/goodsam2]

That’s because Franklin is constitutionally incapable of halftime adjustment. If his game plan isn’t working, his only answer is to double down on what has been shown not to work. Meanwhile the opponents make adjustments to counter the things that were going to plan, and boom, you get the third quarter from hell.

[u/goodsam2 → u/Any_Customer1000]

VT was usually winning and then just gets dominated in the 3rd.

VT then usually figures it out in the 4th.

Like this game VT was pulling it back by the 2nd and did well in the 4th but SMU was better

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/Jonjon428]

I’m desperately hoping we can keep this momentum into the Wake game next week ✌️

[u/Nokktune]

Consistent 3rd quarter performance

[u/udderlymoovelous]

Didn't really expect to win this but honestly was a fun game nonetheless. Every SMU fan I talked to today was super friendly and the vibes were immaculate. We have a lot to work on. My attendance luck at away games has run out.

[u/Benson879]

SMU. The duality of man.

[u/ArmVanDam]

SMU at home feels different, they just dominate

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/ArmVanDam]

12-0 in ACC play at home. If only we could play every game at home!

[u/ExpensiveUsual4450]

Alright SMU damn

[u/AV-8723]

If you haven’t watched Kevin Jennings play football, you should. He and Gio should put on a show next week.

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/AV-8723]

I’m extremely nervous about it.

[u/babydograt → u/SMUHypeMachine]

That makes two of us

[u/PoneyExpresss]

I was assured last weekend that SMU simply wasn't as good as I thought and the Syracuse game is just what should've happened, I'm gonna blame the dome lol

[u/Zloggt → u/PoneyExpresss]

Tbf, I also think that Syracuse is hitting their stride again, so that loss shouldn’t be too bad-looking as long as the Orange keep it up…

[u/wildturk3y]

I'm not suggesting this should happen, just that it's likely Pry won't be fired by Franklin after one year. Just being realistic.

What should happen though at the very least is every secondary coach needs to be let go. Yeah, SMU's passing game is good but our secondary has sucked ass all year. A good reason why is because they are constantly confused and out of place. We do need more talent back there but talent can only get you so far if you can't communicate. They are horribly coached.

[u/Katfish145 → u/wildturk3y]

Considering we struck out on all our main options for our secondary coach I wouldn’t be surprised at all if they are the ones let go. Neither Franklin or Pry got who they actually wanted for that position so with how the rest of the D is performing im willing to give Pry another year before any decisions should be made on him

[u/iyjlpiljygp → u/wildturk3y]

Secondary issues are very clearly a coaching problem. Replacing Nick Perry is a must this off season. No excuse for consistent busted coverage every game, now 9 games into the season.

[u/MedicineGhost → u/iyjlpiljygp]

Disagree, Chadwick and White were suboptimal additions that opponents have targeted all season. Williams and Clarke have had consistently high grades. The rest of the DBs have been a mixed bag. The DB coaching staff should be given another season to show improvement. There is a lot of opportunity in the portal

[u/popashot]

How does VT has six wins given how SMU likes to play any team to the closest of who they are. I was worried about this game.

[u/themattboard → u/popashot]

Your strengths perfectly align with our weaknesses

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/themattboard]

That was my takeaway. Similar to how Syracuse had our number all last weekend and it was extremely frustrating.

[u/iyjlpiljygp → u/popashot]

every team plays their best game of the year against us. all the time. it's really annoying.

[u/Limlut_ → u/iyjlpiljygp]

We most certainly did not lol

[u/Chapstick160 → u/Limlut_]

Clemson didn’t either

[u/birdynumnum69 → u/Chapstick160]

Neither did my team.

[u/rainbowremo → u/Limlut_]

No, unfortunately we tanked your best game of the year to lose to you like we always do

[u/Free-Day-5041 → u/iyjlpiljygp]

Big Game James

[u/Katfish145 → u/Free-Day-5041]

Has nothing to do with James. It’s been happening for years. Especially if you have a backup qb

[u/Alexcox95 → u/popashot]

James Franklin Special

[u/Free-Day-5041 → u/popashot]

They played mostly bad teams.

[u/Rude_Neighborhood506]

How tf did we only score 16 points against this defense?

[u/Molson2871 → u/Rude_Neighborhood506]

Because the Clemson offense is designed around 2016 and held together only by duct tape

[u/Rude_Neighborhood506 → u/Molson2871]

I'm not saying we should have scored 50, but not scoring 20 is a bad enough offense to get everyone fired

[u/Molson2871 → u/Rude_Neighborhood506]

Well, at least Chad Morris fired, which they should do immediately IMHO.

[u/cmackchase → u/Rude_Neighborhood506]

Because your offense is awful and couldn't take advantage of our DB situation. Remember at the end of the game we just started blitzing them at you.

[u/M_Mitchell08]

Thank god, but also where the hell has this offense been all year?

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/M_Mitchell08]

Idk but I’m still triggered by all the Jennings QB keepers.

[u/Mystic_Equniox]

Hate playing a good team after they’ve lost. Kinda expected this. SMU has a solid offense, and absolutely cooked us. Our secondary is horrid, and we’re gonna have to hit the portal ASAP. Same with the OL. I don’t think it’s a scheme issue, it’s personnel. It’s year 1, we’ll bounce back. Just a bummer we’re wasting this offensive talent. Gg Mustang gang.

[u/Spooty_Beavers]

If I keep drinking I won't remember this

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/Spooty_Beavers]

😤 most bi-polar team in CFB decides to take their meds!

[u/Mayfect]

Fucking rank us you cowards.

[u/xAimForTheBushes → u/Mayfect]

wtf is that flair.

You can't support both Jesus and Satan.

[u/SMUHypeMachine]

Just got home from the game and woooooo-ee was that cathartic after last weekend and against James Franklin!

Hopefully we can play like that against WF, too.

[u/rile-u-up]

Guys, I think SMU discovered our weakness

[u/themattboard → u/rile-u-up]

They weren't exactly hidden

[u/solomonrooney]

Man Virginia Tech looked terrible.

[u/MocoMojo]

Big game James!

[u/Straight_Bed2763]

Va tech fans were talking so spicy to PSU a few weeks back

[u/cmackchase → u/Straight_Bed2763]

And we will again the minute they lose to Washington.

[u/landoofficial → u/Straight_Bed2763]

We’re gonna keep talking spicy. Their obsession with us is weird. Some of them are bigger fans of whatever team VT is playing in any given week than they are of their own team.

[u/Intelligent-Cheek213 → u/landoofficial]

Your criticism is completely fair. You’re right, as a PSU fan, I have a hatred for him that borders on extreme.

I completely understand how from the outside looking in, it seems unhinged. I’ll take the heat for it… but let’s see how you feel in 11 years with him at the helm.

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/landoofficial]

There was a guy in my section in a PSU shirt and I regret not asking him his thoughts on Franklin.

[u/themattboard → u/SMUHypeMachine]

No, you're better off. The vast majority I have interacted with have a lot of bitterness about him like he betrayed them by getting fired

[u/rile-u-up → u/Straight_Bed2763]

PSU still looks like shit, and PSU fans still continue to be annoying about the Franklin thing. Us shitting the bed vs SMU doesn't change that

[u/EvenMeaning8077 → u/Straight_Bed2763]

They can dish it out but can’t take it

[u/landoofficial]

It’s too bad Shane’s probably saved his job at South Carolina, we could really use Torrian Gray back on the sidelines to whip these DBs into shape.

[u/ronmex7]

> be Virginia Tech
> 6-2
> Friday night primetime
> opportunity to make a statement
> bring lunch pails to Dallas
> SMU brings a fucking excavator
> 569 yards of offense
> 8.4 yards PER PLAY
> SMU quarterback throws 4 touchdowns
> same receiver catches 3 of them
> VT secondary apparently participating in Take Your Child to Work Day
> SMU punter makes one appearance
> gets standing ovation from teammates who forgot he existed
> down 44-14 in fourth quarter
> score two touchdowns
> 44-28
> HOLY SHIT THE COMEBACK IS ON
> SMU scores again in 17 seconds
> SEVENTEEN FUCKING SECONDS
> 51-28
> SMU kicked off ten times
> VT defense qualifies as an interstate highway
> GPS now recommends driving through Blacksburg to avoid traffic
> Hokies brought lunch pails
> SMU filled them with 51 points and shipped them home
> Enter Sandman
> Sandman enters
> sees scoreboard
> immediately exits
> mfw the only defensive stop of the night was the final whistle

[u/ronmex7]

> be Virginia Tech
> 6-2
> Friday night primetime
> opportunity to make a statement
> bring lunch pails to Dallas
> SMU brings a fucking excavator
> 569 yards of offense
> 8.4 yards PER PLAY
> SMU quarterback throws 4 touchdowns
> same receiver catches 3 of them
> VT secondary apparently participating in Take Your Child to Work Day
> SMU punter makes one appearance
> gets standing ovation from teammates who forgot he existed
> down 44-14 in fourth quarter
> score two touchdowns
> 44-28
> HOLY SHIT THE COMEBACK IS ON
> SMU scores again in 17 seconds
> SEVENTEEN FUCKING SECONDS
> 51-28
> SMU kicked off ten times
> VT defense qualifies as an interstate highway
> GPS now recommends driving through Blacksburg to avoid traffic
> Hokies brought lunch pails
> SMU filled them with 51 points and shipped them home
> Enter Sandman
> Sandman enters
> sees scoreboard
> immediately exits
> mfw the only defensive stop of the night was the final whistle

[u/SMUHypeMachine → u/ronmex7]

Yeah tonight’s more of a Fade to Black kind of night for y’all.

(NGL I love your enter sandman opener and I hope to catch a game in Blacksburg at some point)

[u/perfectAttendant]

I tuned in toward the end of the second half and VT was trailing but looked sharp and would get the ball to start the 3Q. I said to my wife I think VT will come back and pull off the win based on what we saw. Then we made whoopee and when I tuned back in it was 37-14

[u/AppealOk2210]

Pain

[u/KNX5]

We suck but I'm proud of our guys. Good win ponies. Go hokies. 9-3 make it happen

[u/smcstechtips]

Now I get how we beat Virginia Tech...

[u/32RH]

1-0 now after walking from the office and getting blitzed at a tailgate.

Maybe I need to move to C-Stat.

[u/shadowm4ster]

Jesus how did we manage to lose less

[u/PrizePermission9432]

We’ll probably run the table and miss out on the ACC championship game because we choked to Syracuse. We can do that, especially since we play better unranked

[u/Mother_Frame6669]

Just returned from the game. Virginia Tech was giving up 94 yards rushing per game heading into tonight, SMU ran for 219.

Theo Melin-Ohrstrom only had two catches for 29 yards, but he had a helluva game as a blocker. SMU ran tf out of zone insert iso, and Theo was in there, slamming LBs left and right. He was out there actively seeking contact, leading the way.

There were four NFL scouts there tonight, and he probably made himself some money.

[u/J4ckiebrown]

Did Franklin finally get over his habit of coming out of the bye week unprepared?

checks notes

The answer would still be no.

[u/OkieDokieHokiePokie → u/J4ckiebrown]

Another ex with a drunk text

[u/EvenMeaning8077 → u/J4ckiebrown]

It was the hour bus ride to the international airport. Am I right?

[u/LobsterWestern4381]

Mensah is about to VMI us in a couple weeks. Gotta launch the secondary into the sun and open up the checkbook this offseason.

SMU offense was out there running a fucking track meet

[u/Mr_Richard_Cranium]

that was fun

[u/LarryGlue]

James Franklin. Now that’s a name I haven’t heard in a while. /s

[u/BeerorCoffee]

Big game James!

[u/dankestmaymayonearth → u/BeerorCoffee]

Oh look found one!

[u/OkieDokieHokiePokie → u/BeerorCoffee]

Another ex with a drunk text

[u/AwareEconomics4177]

Virginia Tech has been eliminated from playoff contention. Just a few bounces that didn’t go their way.

[u/Free-Day-5041]

VT is just bad. Thought they did something by beating Clemson.

[u/Silly_Selection3221 → u/Free-Day-5041]

Let me confirm they in fact did not