FSU football: Impact players in matchup versus Virginia Tech

TALLAHASSEE, FL - OCTOBER 15: Head Coach Mike Norvell of the Florida State Seminoles on the sidelines during the game against the Clemson Tigers at Doak Campbell Stadium on Bobby Bowden Field on October 15, 2022 in Tallahassee, Florida. The Tigers defeated the Seminoles 34 to 28. (Photo by Don Juan Moore/Getty Images) /

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LOUISVILLE, KY – SEPTEMBER 16: Kalen DeLoach #4 of the Florida State Seminoles is seen during the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium on September 16, 2022, in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images) /

LB Kalen DeLoach

The veteran linebacker had one of his best performances in the victory over the Clemson Tigers. The massive hit that he had on Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik will go down as an all-time Seminole moment that allowed Florida State to beat the Tigers for the first time since 2014. As it pertains to DeLoach, the Savannah (GA) native has recorded 17 total tackles (4.5 tackles for loss) and three sacks this season. The linebacker play has been exceptional with the likes of DeLoach, Tatum Bethune, and DJ Lundy manning the middle of the defense.

Virginia Tech has a dual-threat quarterback in Kyron Drones who is dynamic with the utilization of his legs. He is also tough to bring down with his 6’2″, 231-pound frame. Drones made his presence felt in the Hokies’ victory over the Pittsburgh Panthers where he completed 12 of his 19 passes for 228 yards and three touchdowns, while also having 21 carries for 41 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. If the Seminoles want to be successful on defense, they have to ensure that Drones is contained.

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