Overview
- Kickoff is set for Nov. 1 at 3 p.m. ET at Lane Stadium, with the game airing on The CW.
- BetMGM lists Louisville as a 10.5-point favorite with a -425 moneyline and a 53.5-point total.
- Predictive outlets give Louisville roughly a 73% to 75% win probability, including ESPN and Dimers.com.
- Louisville enters off bowl-clinching form led by an explosive ground game (Isaac Brown 205 yards, Keyjuan Brown 95 vs. Boston College) and a top-15 defense that seeks faster starts.
- Virginia Tech comes in off a 42-34 double-overtime win over Cal behind big rushing days from Marcellous Hawkins and Kyron Drones, though the Hokies have allowed opponents to score on every red-zone trip and Louisville has never won in Blacksburg.