Watch: Virginia Tech turns goal line fumble into touchdown vs. Notre Dame
The Virginia Tech Hokies need some big plays if they intend to pull off a road upset against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. Just before halftime in Saturday’s game, they got one.
Down a touchdown already and facing a 21-7 halftime deficit, the Hokie defense came up huge. With the ball at the Virginia Tech one-yard line, the Hokies forced a fumble that was recovered by defensive back Divine Deablo and returned 98 yards for a game-tying score.
WOW!!! VIRGINIA TECH!!!! Divine Deablo scoops up the fumble and returns it for a 98 yard TD before halftime!!!! pic.twitter.com/xaCvlBFbDg
— I'M SEEING GHOSTS (@FTBeard11) November 2, 2019
That is, essentially, a 14-point swing on a single play. It also means the Fighting Irish are in a real dogfight at halftime. If the Hokies could pull this one off, it would be their fourth straight win after a 2-2 start to the season, while the Irish are trying to avoid their second consecutive loss.
