Latest Edition of Virginia Tech News: Football Game Line Moves, Men’s Soccer Heartbreaker Loss, and More

Virginia Tech Football Favored to Beat Wake Forest

In a surprising turn of events, the Virginia Tech football team has taken the lead as the favorite for their upcoming Homecoming Game against Wake Forest. Initially deemed as the underdog, the odds have shifted in favor of the Hokies, giving them a slight advantage over the Demon Deacons.

Thanks to DraftKings, we now know that Virginia Tech is a 1.5-point favorite to secure victory over Wake Forest at Lane Stadium. This upcoming match is especially crucial as it serves as the Hokies’ final game before their much-needed bye week. While Wake Forest suffered a loss against Clemson last weekend, resulting in a 3-2 record, the Hokies faced defeat against Florida State, bringing their record to 2-4.

The game between Virginia Tech and Wake Forest will be televised on the ACC Network. Fans can tune in at 3:30, with Chris Cotter providing the thrilling play-by-play commentary. Joining him in the analysis will be Mark Herzlich, while Sherree Burruss will grace the sideline as the reporter. It is worth noting that this will be the third game featuring the Hokies on the ACC Network this season, and they have emerged victorious in their previous two matchups against Old Dominion and Pittsburgh.

Virginia Tech Men’s Soccer Suffers Narrow Defeat Against Nationally Ranked Notre Dame

The Virginia Tech men’s soccer team commenced the Homecoming Weekend with a closely contested match against the eighth-ranked Notre Dame team. Unfortunately, the Hokies had to accept a 1-0 loss following a second-half goal by Matthew Roou. This crucial goal provided Notre Dame with the necessary advantage to secure an ACC victory on their rivals’ home turf.

Despite the outcome, the Hokies demonstrated remarkable prowess, constantly threatening with 14 attempted shots on the Notre Dame goal. However, this defeat drops Virginia Tech’s overall record to 3-5-4 and their ACC record to 2-3-1. On the brighter side, Notre Dame remains unbeaten in the ACC with a remarkable 9-1-3 overall record and a stellar 5-0-1 ACC record. The Hokies will have a chance of redemption when they face Queens (Charlotte) on the road in their next match on Tuesday night.

Countdown to College Basketball Season Opener

The anticipation for the college basketball season is building up as Virginia Tech gears up for their first game, which is just 23 days away. The university will celebrate a doubleheader, with the women’s team taking on High Point at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s team hosting Coppin State at 8 p.m. Fans are eagerly awaiting the start of the season, eager to witness the excitement of college basketball.

• Published on 10/14/2023 at 9:42 AM EDT
• Last updated on 10/14/2023 at 9:42 AM EDT