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Hokies favored to cover vs. Yellow Jackets
17 Oct
Summary
- Virginia Tech is favored by -9.5 points against Georgia Tech.
- The Hokies' defense leads the nation in tackles for loss.
- Georgia Tech ranks 122nd in EPA Per Pass allowed defensively.
Virginia Tech is set to host Georgia Tech on Saturday, October 17, 2026, with kickoff scheduled for 3:30 p.m. ET. The Hokies are favored by 9.5 points in a game with an over/under of 56.5 points. This matchup presents a potential buy-low opportunity for Virginia Tech, which has experienced back-to-back close losses.
Georgia Tech secured its first FBS win last week, but the team is facing key injuries. The Hokies' defense, a national leader in tackles for loss, is anticipated to control the line of scrimmage against Georgia Tech's offense. Virginia Tech's offense is expected to exploit a Yellow Jackets' pass defense that ranks 122nd nationally.
Despite a reluctance to fade underdog coach Brent Key, the Yellow Jackets appear to be at a significant talent disadvantage. Georgia Tech's sole true road game resulted in a loss to Stanford. This is seen as a prime opportunity for the Hokies to assert dominance at home after consecutive difficult defeats.
