​It’s BC’s turn to face a bit of revenge in the rain but you have to go all the way back to Matty Ice and the downpour for that image. | John Schneider – SB Nation The big news for this weekend might be the weather. The Eagles and the Hokies are going to be battling the weather as much as each other for this one. Let’s take a look at the old Big East Grudge Match and make our predictions.First a Bit of Football NewsThe uniform for this one looks like the traditional away setup with the maroon helmet, white jersey, and maroon pants. (Still the best away uniform IMHO):𝐁𝐎𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐍 𝐂𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄. | 09.26.26#LetsGoHokiespic.twitter.com/jmQEcc73NC— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 24, 2026Hokies Playing in the NFL this WeekendIt’s Week 3 for the NFL and the Hokies are still showing up on rosters.Hokies in the NFL – Week Three#LetsGoHokies | @CocaColapic.twitter.com/LYVAa3Dyg8— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 23, 2026Tyson Flowers is Getting NoticedThe postseason awards are always nice recognition for players. Nominations often trickle in as the season progresses, and Flowers is getting noticed as a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy award. Here’s a description for the award so that you understand what an honor it is to have moved this far in the process: The Campbell TrophyTyson Flowers has been named a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy!🔗: https://t.co/b8eMYFz8qN#LetsGoHokies | @NFFNetworkpic.twitter.com/dSVLgx51B8— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 23, 2026Luke Reynolds was named Player of the WeekWhat’s important is that the Mackey Award Committee gave him the nod. That’s the committee that gives out the named award at the end of the season. Winning a week or two means more recognition.Luke Reynolds has been named the Mackey Award Player of the Week!!#LetsGoHokiespic.twitter.com/EfYR482ZPD— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 22, 2026The Weather is Going to be a FactorNo matter what you think that you can compensate for, the weather for this game is predicted to be pretty lousy, with intermittent rain and windy conditions throughout the 12:00-3:30 timeframe. Weather Underground is also reporting cool temperatures in the low 60s, which will be a challenge for cramping up, along with the usual bad weather problems with ball handling, passing, and footing. Boston, MA Hourly Weather Forecast | Weather UndergroundIt’s Great to have an Actual Offensive CoordinatorCoach Ty Howle got his own notice from the outside. Tech hasn’t had an Offensive Coordinator who got national recognition (CBS Sports, no less) for quite a while, if ever. Ty Howle is the @CBSSports ACC Coordinator of the Week!#LetsGoHokiespic.twitter.com/r6JvmgqN1B— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 21, 2026The two things are mentioned together because the weather will present a real offensive challenge for the Hokies. Wet ball practice was run by everyone who could handle