VIRGINIA TECH AT STANFORD

Records: Virginia Tech (2-3, 0-1 ACC), Stanford (2-2, 1-1 ACC)

Kickoff: 12:30 p.m. at Stanford Stadium

TV: ACC Network

Radio: KNBR 1050 AM

Series history: The only previous meeting between the Cardinal and the Hokies came in the 2011 Orange Bowl, which the Cardinal won 40-12 behind four TD passes from Andrew Luck in Jim Harbaugh’s final game as Stanford coach.

Stanford storylines: The Cardinal must bounce back from a 40-14 loss at Clemson while dealing with the uncertain status of QB Ashton Daniels, who needed assistance to leave the field last week. Stanford No. 1 receiver Elic Ayomanor will face off against Hokies CB Mansoor Delane, who has two interceptions and has limited opposing receivers to four receptions on 18 targets since Week 2. The Cardinal are bringing out the stars for their first-ever ACC conference game — the Cardinal will honor Toby Gerhart prior to his upcoming induction into the NFF Hall of Fame, as well as the 2009 Sun Bowl and 2010 Orange Bowl teams and several 2024 Paris Olympians.

Virginia Tech storylines: The Hokies may have a losing record but all three defeats were close — an overtime loss at Vanderbilt, a 3-point loss to Rutgers, and a 4-point loss to Miami when their Hail Mary throw on the last play was overturned after review. Now they make the 2,700-mile trek to Stanford for their first-ever regular season game in California. Stanford’s eighth-ranked run defense (76.3 yards per game) will be challenged by Virginia Tech RB Bhayshul Tuten, who has rushed for over 100 yards in four straight games.

Stats that matter: Both teams have dependable kickers. John Love of Virginia Tech made field goals of 57 and 52 yards last week against Miami. Emmet Kenney of Stanford is 8-for-8 on field goals this season with a long of 51. ... Virginia Tech’s only previous game in the Golden State was the 2002 Diamond Walnut San Francisco Bowl, a 20-13 victory over Air Force.

— Harold Gutmann