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Notre Dame vs. Virginia Tech stats and facts

By J.P. Scott

BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 6: Quarterback Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)
BLACKSBURG, VA - OCTOBER 6: Quarterback Ian Book #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish looks to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on October 6, 2018 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /
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Notre Dame and Virginia Tech have only met twice. Here are some numbers to know for both programs.

On Saturday, Notre Dame and Virginia Tech will meet for just the third time in college football history. The two teams met for the first time in 2016 and again last season. Both matchups have been while Brian Kelly was leading the Irish and Justin Fuente was at the helm of the Hokie program.

Surprisingly, Frank Beamer coached at Virginia Tech for a total of 28 years and never once met up with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish — regular season or bowl game. That’s really too bad, as it would have been fun to see the College Football Hall of Famer go toe-to-toe with Lou Holtz once or twice.

In terms of home atmospheres, there is a lot to be proud of with both programs. Notre Dame Stadium is one of the cathedrals of college football — a bucket list historically for many football fans. Lane Stadium in Blacksburg is growing a reputation as a must-see venue on game day as well. The Hokies entrance to Metallica’s “Enter Sandman” is unmatched in terms of intensity in college football. That alone is an honor and a tribute to the passionate Virginia Tech Hokies fan base.

Here’s how he two programs measure up historically.

Series matchup: 1-1

All time winning percentage: Notre Dame .726, Virginia Tech .608

All time wins: Notre Dame 902, Virginia Tech 749

National titles: Notre Dame 11, Virginia Tech 0

Consensus All American: Notre Dame 102, Virginia Tech 8

Heisman Trophy Winners: Notre Dame 7, Virginia Tech 0

NFL Draft Picks: Notre Dame 505, Virginia Tech 152

First Round NFL Draft Picks: Notre Dame 69, Virginia Tech 12

Total point score in matchup: Notre Dame 79, Virginia Tech 54

Total alumni currently on NFL rosters: Notre Dame 37, Virginia Tech 14

dark. Next. Okwara still getting 1st round love

On Saturday, the Hokies and Irish write another chapter in their short history with one another.

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