In a match-up between two Top 10 opponents, Beamer Ball was once again a difference maker—but not necessarily just for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Both teams managed some big plays on special teams and defense which made this game closer than the stats would seem to indicate. 

But in the end No. 5 Alabama Crimson Tide made a statement to the rest of the college football world with a dominating win over No. 7 Virginia Tech.

The tone for the game was set early on when Alabama forced the Hokies to go three and out on their fir...

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