Snap Theory

Virginia Tech

FBS · 2026 fourth downs through week 10 · head coach now: James Franklin

9thof 136 FBS teams
59fourth downs graded
11differ from the model
0.71%win chance given up per game
29%go for it
41%model says go

The costliest close calls

  1. Week 8 vs CLEM: 4th & 2 at the CLEM 30, Q4 11:52, down 6. Virginia Tech kicked a field goal; the model’s call was to go for it (2.7% win chance given up).
  2. Week 5 vs PITT: 4th & 5 at their own 40, Q4 5:32, down 2. Virginia Tech punted; the model’s call was to go for it (1.7% win chance given up).
  3. Week 8 vs CLEM: 4th & 12 at their own 23, Q2 10:42, tied. Virginia Tech went for it; the model’s call was to punt (1.0% win chance given up).
  4. Week 4 vs BC: 4th & 4 at the BC 49, Q2 4:22, tied. Virginia Tech punted; the model’s call was to go for it (0.3% win chance given up).
  5. Week 6 vs CAL: 4th & 9 at the CAL 38, Q1 2:11, tied. Virginia Tech kicked a field goal; the model’s call was to go for it (0.2% win chance given up).
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Every 2026 fourth down before the last 5 minutes is graded: the win chance of going for it, punting and kicking, from historical rates. All report cards