PLAYERS TO WATCH
–WR Joe Reed tallied three touchdowns in Virginia’s win over Liberty and was named the ACC’s specialist of the week after recording a 90-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. Reed racked up 193 kick return yards and also caught two passes, both for touchdowns.
–RB Jordan Ellis ran for 106 yards on 25 carries against Liberty. Ellis now has 835 yards on the ground this season with eight touchdowns but hadn’t broken the 100-yard barrier since Week 3 against Ohio. Virginia is 3-0 when Ellis goes for 100 or more yards.
–DB Juan Thornhill recorded another interception while also making 13 tackles on Saturday. Thornhill now has five interceptions on the season which ties him tied for third in the country. Virginia’s secondary has been their strength all season and Thornhill, now in his senior season, has 12 interceptions in his career.
SERIES HISTORY: Georgia Tech leads Virginia 20-19-1 with the Cavs winning last year’s matchup in Charlottesville, 40-36.
QUOTE TO NOTE: “I’m not sure there is any scout team in the country that is capable to replicate Georgia Tech’s offense. Later in the year the challenge is greater when you start running out of players. We will do the best we can to get ready for that look with the options we have.” — Coach Bronco Mendenhall
