Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt: Staff Predictions For Saturday's Week One Matchup
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Buzz has started to generate about one of the only Power Four matchups in week one. There are only seven of this type of game in week zero, and five of them include an ACC team: Stanford-TCU, Vanderbilt-Virginia Tech, Florida-Miami, Clemson-Georgia, and Florida State-Boston College. This slate includes some of the best teams in the conference, like Miami, Clemson, and Virginia Tech, and ACC newcomers like Stanford. There are plenty of games on this slate which could end in very big upsets, or very large wins for the favorite team. Virginia Tech is fairly heavy favorites heading into Saturday, but it’s still possible that Vanderbilt could find a way to win. The duel between SEC and ACC will kick off at 12:00 PM on ESPN, and here’s how our staff is predicting the game will go in Nashville.
Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt Score Predictions
Jackson Caudell (Publisher and Lead Editor), 0-0 record this year: Virginia Tech 34-13
Kahlil McCuller (Writer), 0-0 record this year: Virginia Tech 30-7
Zach Ozmon (Writer), 0-0 record this year: Virginia Tech 31-17
Connor Mardian (Writer), 0-0 record this year: Virginia Tech 42-17
RJ Schafer (Writer), 0-0 record this year: Virginia Tech 39-14
TV: ESPN
- Play-by-Play: Roy Philpott
- Analyst: Sam Acho
- Sideline Reporter: Taylor Davis
- Mobile App: ESPN
- Online: WatchESPN.com
RADIO: Virginia Tech Sports Network
- Play-by-Play: Bill Roth
- Analyst: Mike Burnop
- Sideline Reporter: Chris Mooneyham
- In Blacksburg: ESPN Blacksburg (93.1 FM, 97.1 FM, 810 AM)
- Across the DMV: Visit HokieSports.com for station affiliate list
- Mobile Apps: Virginia Tech HokieSports, TuneIn, 106.7 The Fan, Audacy
- Online: ESPNBlacksburg.com, hokiesports.com
Betting odds per Caesars Sportsbook: Virginia Tech -13.5; Over/Under 48.0; Moneyline: Virginia Tech -550, Vanderbilt +400
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RJ Schafer joined the On SI team in 2024, contributing to the coverage of Major League Baseball, Collegiate Basketball, and Collegiate Football at https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/. Prior to this, RJ built a strong portfolio covering Georgia Tech and the Tigers for the Bleav Network. With a solid background in sports journalism, RJ has conducted interviews with both collegiate and professional athletes, enhancing the depth and authenticity of his reporting. RJ's extensive experience in the sports industry has equipped him with a keen understanding of the dynamics and intricacies of both collegiate and professional sports. His work is focused on providing insightful analysis and comprehensive coverage, making him a trusted voice in the sports community.
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