College Football Preview: Ohio State vs VA Tech
Written by Chris Jacobson Follow on Twitter @CjacobsonSports
When: 8:00 pm, Monday, September 7th, 2015
Where: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA
Odds: Ohio State -14
The Virginia Tech Hokies open their season at home in Lane Stadium to battle the Ohio State Buckeyes. VA Tech's head coach Frank Beamer is in his 29th season with the Hokies. VA Tech beat Ohio State 35-21 on the road as 10 point underdogs but what will the outcome be this season? Let's take a look.
The Hokies finished last season 7-6 SU and 6-7 ATS. The Hokies have a great track record as home underdogs. VA Tech is 10-2 ATS as home underdogs under Frank Beamer and they are also 7-1 ATS in their last eight home games listed as dogs including five outright wins in that span. The defense for the Hokies is expected to be strong as they have eight returning defensive starters. This defensive unit gave up just over 20 ppg last season and could be one of the top defensive squads in the country this season.
The Ohio State Buckeyes are coming off a banner season winning the national title. The Buckeyes have a lot of talent returning from last year's team. Ohio State is loaded at the quarterback position with J.T. Barrett and Cardale Jones. Two time Big Ten offensive player of the year Braxton Miller has moved to wide receiver. The talent doesn't stop at the QB position as the Buckeyes also boast running back Ezekiel Elliot who is expected to be a Heisman Trophy candidate. The Buckeyes are an impressive 36-15-1 ATS in their last 52 road games and 4-0 ATS in their last four non conference games.
I expect the Hokies to keep it within the number in this game. The Buckeyes could suffer from a national title hangover and the Hokies defense should keep it respectable. Lane Stadium is a tough environment for the visiting team. I suggest taking the Hokies plus the points.
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