# Clemson's 10 Things Before Virginia Tech Visit

> Clemson's defense and kicker lead to 8 straight wins over Virginia Tech.
- Title: Clemson's 10 Things Before Virginia Tech Visit | Shortify
- Summary: Clemson's defense and kicker lead to 8 straight wins over Virginia Tech. Clemson leads Virginia Tech 24-12-1 in series with seven straight wins under Dabo…
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- Source: Virginia Tech Hokies On SI — https://si.com/college/virginiatech/football/10-things-to-know-about-clemson-before-virginia-tech-visits-death-valley-01m5e3s0satw
- Published: 2026-10-21T13:45:20+00:00
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- Topics: clemson, virginia tech, dabo swinney, nfl, acc, football, memorial stadium, field goals, passing game, kicker, sports
## Clemson's passing game ranks last
Clemson's pass efficiency rating of 108.9 is the conference's worst, 16 points behind next-to-last Stanford.
## Tait Reynolds starts offense
Senior Christopher Vizzina fractured his left elbow against Georgia Southern; true freshman Tait Reynolds has started every game.
## Nolan Hauser's field goals
Junior kicker Nolan Hauser has 15 field goals in six games, including a 59-yarder against Charleston Southern.
## Clemson defense leads team
Clemson allows 21.5 points per game but LSU and Miami account for 92 of 129 points.
## Sammy Brown's defensive impact
Junior linebacker Sammy Brown, the 2024 ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year, has 79 tackles with Jeremiah Alexander.
## Ashton Hampton's passes defended
Junior cornerback Ashton Hampton led the country in passes defended with 10; senior Elliot Washington II has three interceptions.
## Penn State connection
Allen ran Franklin's defense at Penn State in 2024, when the Nittany Lions won 13 games and reached the College Football Playoff semifinals.
## Gideon Davidson's rushing
Sophomore running back Gideon Davidson scored a rushing touchdown in four straight games, the first since Will Shipley in 2022.
## Clemson leads series 24-12-1
Clemson leads the series 24-12-1 with seven straight wins under Swinney, last Tech win in 2007.
## What happens next
If Virginia Tech scores touchdowns and Clemson kicks field goals, the streak ends at seven; otherwise, it's eight straight for Swinney.
## Key takeaway

Clemson leads Virginia Tech 24-12-1 in series with seven straight wins under Dabo Swinney.