Game Analysis

Virginia Tech (-19 ½)  45   SYRACUSE  20

There is a chance that Virginia Tech may suffer a bit of a letdown after last week’s big win over North Carolina but the Hokies should roll in this game if they play at their normal level. Syracuse’s up-tempo offense has averaged only 24 points and 5.5 yards per play against FBS competition and Orange quarterback Eric Dungey will find that those quick, easy passes that make up a lot of the offense won’t be as available against a Virginia Tech defense that plays close to the line of scrimmage cuts off those type of throws. The Hokies’ aggressive defense has held opposing quarterbacks to just 40.8% completions and Dungey will have to go over the top a few times with success in order to generate some points against a defense that’s yielded just 3.9 yards per rushing play and 4.0 yards per pass play so far this season.

Virginia Tech’s offense has been nothing special so far this season bu the Hokies should have good success against a soft Syracuse defense that can’t defend the run (6.5 yprp allowed) or the pass (8.3 yppp allowed). This looks like a blowout to me and I’d prefer to lay the points and hope the Orange don’t suffer a letdown.