Scouting Report: Virginia Tech Defense
The Hokies have traditionally been a multiple-front, man-to-man coverage team that relies on shutdown corners and attacking with seven or eight men around the line of scrimmage. Defensive coordinator Bud Foster has modified his scheme over the last few years and is playing fewer multiple fronts, relying more on the front four to rush the passer and shut down opposing running games. The Hokies have deployed more zone coverages in recent years, giving opponents the short-to-medium pass plays and waiting for them to make mistakes against a speedy, opportunistic defense.