The numbers show Vanderbilt played a sloppy, undisciplined game compared to both their own season averages and Virginia Tech. Vanderbilt racked up 77 penalty yards—well above their 2024 average of 54—while Virginia Tech only committed 30. Turnovers told a similar story: Vanderbilt gave the ball away twice, doubling Virginia Tech’s single turnover, and they also underperformed compared to their season average of 16 turnovers across all games. In short, Vanderbilt hurt themselves with mistakes on both penalties and turnovers, while Virginia Tech stayed cleaner and more efficient.