The opening weekend of college football is often filled with surprises. A lot
of very young players are stepping on the field for the first time, and teams
aren't operating at maximum efficiency. Sometimes it seems like certain things
should happen on paper, but when the game starts, things head in a different
direction. Both Virginia Tech and Boise State were both involved in openers like
that in 2009.
Virginia Tech faced Alabama in a high profile matchup in Atlanta. With
Alabama breaking in a new quarterback and a new offensive line, and Virginia
Tech's reputation for playing great defense, this game was expected to be low
scoring. Most people expected a 17-14 type of game, and if either team scored 20
points then that team would certainly be the winner.