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Ranked Cardinals Seek Redemption Against Underdog Hokies in Thrilling Matchup
31 Oct
Summary
- No. 17 Louisville Cardinals face off against Virginia Tech Hokies in ACC clash
- Cardinals looking to bounce back after close loss to Virginia Cavaliers
- Hokies seeking to upset ranked opponent and snap 2-game losing streak
On November 1, 2025, the No. 17 Louisville Cardinals (6-1, 3-1 ACC) will travel to Blacksburg, Virginia, to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-5, 2-2) in a crucial ACC matchup. The Cardinals are looking to bounce back after suffering their lone loss of the season in overtime against the Virginia Cavaliers last month. Meanwhile, the Hokies are seeking to upset the ranked opponent and snap their 2-game losing streak.
The Cardinals are coming off a 38-24 victory over the Boston College Eagles last weekend, though they failed to cover the 26-point spread. Prior to that, Louisville's standout win of the season was a 24-21 road triumph over the No. 9 Miami Hurricanes. The Hokies, on the other hand, recently snapped their own 2-game skid with a 42-34 overtime victory against the Cal Bears at home.
Despite their strong start, the Cardinals have struggled to meet expectations against the spread, going just 2-5 ATS so far this season. The Hokies have also had difficulty covering the spread, posting a 2-6 ATS record. However, with the game being played at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia Tech will look to use the home-field advantage to keep the game close and potentially pull off the upset.
