The Virginia Tech Hokies are making tremendous strides under head coach Brent Pry. Now in his third College Football Betting season, Pry is building a culture in the image of legendary Hall of Famer Frank Beamer. Previously, Beamer built the program out of the ashes. Now, on Saturday, Virginia Tech has a shot to give Pry a signature win. The Clemson Tigers will come calling to Lane Stadium. Head coach Dabo Swinney’s charges are coming off a disastrous home loss to the Louisville Cardinals. But Virginia Tech snatched defeat from the jaws of victory at Syracuse.
Clemson Tigers vs. Virginia Tech NCAAF Betting Information
| Date and Time: | Saturday, November 9, 2024, 3:30 p.m. ET |
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| Location: | Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA |
| TV Coverage: | ESPN |
| Team | Spread | Total | ML | |
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| Clemson | -6½ -110 | 52½ -110 | – |  |
| Virginia Tech | +6½ -110 | 52½ -110 | – | |
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Clemson Tigers Team Overview
Last game, the Clemson Tigers lost 33-21 against the Louisville Cardinals as 10.5-point home favorites. The game went under the sportsbook total of 62.5. Clemson has a record of 6-2 straight up, 4-4 against the spread and 3-5 over/under the total. Clemson ranks 5th for total offense, 22nd for passing, 23rd for rushing and 9th for scoring. Defensively they rank 51st overall, 54th against the pass, 58th against the rush, and 68th for points allowed. Also, Clemson ranks 2nd for fewest turnovers lost and 33rd for takeaways.
Virginia Tech Hokies Team Overview
Last game, the Virginia Tech Hokies lost 38-31 in overtime against the Syracuse Orange as 3-point road favorites. The game went over the total of 51.5. Virginia Tech has a record of 5-4 straight up, 5-4 against the spread, and 6-3 over/under the total. Virginia Tech ranks 73rd for total offense, 114th for passing, 26th for rushing and 45th for scoring. Defensively they rank 60th overall, 47th against the pass, 83rd against the rush, and 49th for points allowed. Also, Virginia Tech ranks 61st for fewest turnovers lost and 45th for takeaways.
Overtime for Syracuse means it’s LeQuint Allen’s time. First, the Orange running back forced overtime with a 1-yard run with 29 seconds remaining in regulation. Second, he ran it in from 9 yards out in the extra session to give Syracuse a 38-31 win over Virginia Tech Saturday. Syracuse rallied from a 21-3 deficit midway through the third quarter. It was the second overtime win for the Orange this season. And the second time Allen made the winning play. Overall, Allen had three scores, gained 121 yards on 21 carries, and had five catches for 37 yards.
Kyle McCord led Syracuse to a 24-21 margin with 14:22 remaining in the game on two pass plays to Justus Ross-Simmons, covering 28 and 55 yards. Correlate, they were the first touchdowns of the wide receiver’s career. Also, a 1-yard run by Allen was the first of his three touchdowns. Collin Schlee made his first start for Virginia Tech as a last-minute replacement for Kyron Drones. In turn, he passed for one touchdown and ran for another as the Hokies were denied their fourth straight win.
Following Allen’s score in overtime, Schlee fumbled at the Syracuse 14. Fadil Diggs recovered the ball, and the Orange had the win.
Clemson at Virginia SBG Free Picks
Virginia Tech will be a popular choice as an improved team and live College Football Betting home dogs. Indeed, this game has been circled on their calendars long ago.
Clemson at Virginia SBG Best Bet: Virginia Tech Hokies.