Virginia Tech enters one of its most anticipated matchups of the season Saturday night, traveling to Death Valley to face Clemson in a game that could provide an early measuring stick for James Franklin's program.
The Hokies (5-2, 2-2 ACC) are coming off a 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech, snapping a two-game losing streak and moving within one victory of bowl eligibility. Now, Virginia Tech faces a Clemson program that has struggled offensively but remains dangerous, particularly on its home field.
Clemson (4-2, 2-1 ACC) has experienced an unusually inconsistent season under longtime head coach Dabo Swinney. The Tigers have suffered blowout losses to LSU and Miami while relying heavily on their defense to secure victories over North Carolina and California.
Despite Clemson's offensive struggles, the Tigers enter Saturday as 2.5-point favorites, according to the betting line cited by Tech Sideline. Kickoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET on ESPN from Memorial Stadium in Clemson, South Carolina.
