A look at who has the edge Saturday in Virginia Tech's home opener against Vanderbilt.

Quarterbacks

Another week, another matchup featuring dual-threat quarterbacks. Tech’s Kyron Drones threw for 221 yards and rushed for 26 yards against South Carolina. He’s also coming off his first multi-interception game with the Hokies. Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia threw for 275 yards, rushed for 44 yards and accounted for three touchdowns. Edge: Vanderbilt

Running backs

Vanderbilt’s Sedrick Alexander rushed for 83 yards on 12 carries against Charleston Southern. He will face a more difficult challenge against a Virginia Tech defense that held South Carolina to 3.2 yards per attempt. Tech’s Marcellous Hawkins tallied 58 yards on 15 carries in his Division I debut. Edge: Push

Receivers

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