The Virginia Tech Hokies (5-2, 2-2) snapped a two-game losing streak on Saturday, defeating the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 34-24. Technically, the Hokies are only two plays away from being 7-0. That may sound hopeful, optimistic, or something else, but it’s also true.
Next up for the Hokies is a trip to Clemson. And while these Tigers aren’t the same Clemson teams from 2012-2022, they’re still the team most ACC programs measure themselves against. A win in Death Valley would be a huge statement win for James Franklin in his first year as Virginia Tech’s head coach.
Clemson enters next week’s game with a 4-2 record, including a 2-1 mark in ACC play. Here are the teams that Clemson has beaten: Georgia Southern, North Carolina, California and Charleston Southern. Clemson lost to LSU (51-13) and Miami (41-13). So, when facing ranked teams, the Tigers struggled.
On Saturday, despite being the home team, Clemson opens as slight favorites over the Hokies via FanDuel.
Here’s the early point spread for next Saturday:
- Point spread: Virginia Tech +2.5 (+100), Clemson -2.5 (-122)
- Moneyline: Virginia Tech (+125), Clemson (-150)
- Over/Under: 49.5
Clemson’s advantage likely comes from being the home team; otherwise, this feels like a fairly even matchup.
We’ll have more on this game throughout the week.