Three Predictions for Virginia Tech Football This Saturday vs. Wofford

Lead editor Thomas Hughes offers three predictions for tomorrow's Week 4 clash between Virginia Tech and Wofford.

Sep 13, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Seldon (9) runs the ball during the second quarter. | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech football kicks off its Week 4 clash against Wofford tomorrow on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 12 p.m. ET.

Here's three predictions for how I think that the Hokies (0-3) fare against the Terriers (0-3) tomorrow evening in Lane Stadium.

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No. 1: Marcellous Hawkins leads the team in rushing and eclipses 90 rushing yards.

Hawkins and Terion Stewart have both shown flashes of being legitimate weapons, with stretches of physical and productive runs. But as a collective unit, Virginia Tech hasn’t established a rushing identity that forces defenses to respect it for four quarters. Drives stall too often, and the ground game lacks the sustained push needed to control tempo.

I do think that Wofford is an opponent easy enough for Hawkins to take advantage of, and I think that he can possibly break the 100-yard mark.

No. 2: Ayden Greene eclipses 100 receiving yards.

Greene continued to show his explosiveness against Old Dominion, hauling in a 67-yard reception that once again highlighted his ability to stretch the field. The junior has quietly become one of the Hokies’ most reliable big-play threats, capable of flipping momentum with a single catch. This week, he’ll line up against a Wofford secondary that has struggled to contain opposing passing games, ranking No. 95 in the FCS in yards allowed through the air.

On paper, it’s a matchup that heavily favors Greene’s skill set. If Virginia Tech’s offense can establish rhythm early and give its quarterback time to throw, Greene should have opportunities to get behind the defense and create chunk plays. That kind of production could put him in position to record the second 100-yard receiving game of his career and further cement his role as a go-to option in the Hokies’ aerial attack.

No. 3: Virginia Tech wins, but not in a confidence-inspiring manner.

Virginia Tech’s offense has looked insipid and out of sync across the first three games, struggling to find any rhythm regardless of opponent. The coaching change at the top may alter the program’s overall direction, but it won’t immediately affect the playcalling — Philip Montgomery remains in charge of the offense. That continuity means fans shouldn’t expect a complete overhaul overnight, but this weekend’s matchup with Wofford provides a softer landing spot compared to the gauntlet the Hokies have already faced.

The Terriers’ defense has been steady against the run but vulnerable through the air, leaving opportunities for Virginia Tech to finally generate explosive plays. If the offensive line can give Kyron Drones time to throw and the backfield can establish just enough balance, the Hokies should be able to move the ball more consistently than they have in any of the first three contests.

I expect the numbers to reflect that improvement. A 350-yard day feels realistic: not an offensive breakout by any stretch, but a step in the right direction for a unit that desperately needs confidence. With Greene and the receiving corps having a chance to stretch the field against an overmatched secondary, Tech should finally string together some scoring drives and give the defense room to breathe.

The result won’t erase the frustration of an 0-3 start, but it should provide a temporary reprieve and a chance to reset before diving deeper into ACC play. My prediction: Virginia Tech 28, Wofford 7 — a three-score win that steadies this rocky ship, at least for a week.