The Hokies must stop Justin Thomas and the triple option.
The Hokies must stop Justin Thomas and the triple option.

Virginia Tech was able to escape Durham, North Carolina last Saturday with a close win against Duke. Head coach David Cutcliffe always has his team well-prepared and dialed in whenever they’re facing the Hokies. There were some concerns after watching that game, seeing how successful Duke was able to orchestrate the read option for positive yards. Quarterback Daniel Jones was making the correct reads all game long against Virginia Tech’s defensive ends. Those reads ultimately resulted in Duke outgaining Virginia Tech with 227 to 207 in rushing yards, and Jones was the leading rusher with 18 carries for 99 yards and two touchdowns. Those numbers don't bode well against a run heavy Georgia Tech team whose entire offensive philosophy revolves around the triple-option.