Stanford vs Virginia Tech head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 11, Saturday, November 14, 2026.
The Breakdown
Stanford 61, Virginia Tech 60 — dead even. The Cardinal's 3.7★ linebackers are the lone clear edge.
When Stanford has the ball: A 3.4★ O-line averaging 3.2 years holds the edge over Virginia Tech's 2.8★ D-line.
When Virginia Tech has the ball: Marcellous Hawkins, a 2★ back with four years, runs into Stanford's 3.7★ linebackers — Cooper and Tafiti both 4★.
Swing factor: Ethan Grunkemeyer, 4★ but two years, versus Davis Warren, 3★ with three — both first-year transfers.
X-factor: Week 11 Saturday in Blacksburg — Stanford makes a cross-country November trip into Lane Stadium's crowd.