FBS-CFB Game Preview: Wofford Terriers (0-3) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (0-3)

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Kickoff: 12:00 PM ET
Venue: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Virginia
Broadcast: ACC Network Extra / ESPN+

Weather Forecast (Blacksburg, VA)

Temperature: ~74°F (23°C) at kickoff

Conditions: Partly cloudy, light winds (5–7 mph)

Impact: Ideal early fall football weather; no disruptions expected for passing or kicking.

Injury Report

Wofford Terriers (SoCon, FCS):

QB Jimmy Weirick (returning starter) expected to play.

RB rotation intact, but depth thin after offseason transfers.

Defense has struggled with injuries in the secondary; CB Marcus Wiggins questionable.

Virginia Tech Hokies (ACC):

QB Kyron Drones healthy and starting.

RB Bhayshul Tuten (ankle) probable.

WR Da’Quan Felton (hamstring) questionable.

Defense intact, led by LB Keli Lawson.

Key Player Matchups

QB Jimmy Weirick (Wofford) vs. Virginia Tech Secondary

Weirick’s experience is Wofford’s best chance to sustain drives, but Hokies’ DBs are athletic and opportunistic.

RB Bhayshul Tuten (VT) vs. Wofford Front Seven

Tuten’s explosiveness could overwhelm a Wofford defense allowing over 380 yards per game.

QB Kyron Drones (VT) vs. Wofford Linebackers

Drones’ dual-threat ability will stress Wofford’s defense, especially in zone-read situations.

Wofford WRs vs. VT Corners

Hokies’ corners have size and speed advantages; Wofford must rely on quick passes and timing routes.

Recent Team Form

Wofford Terriers (FCS, SoCon)

Entering 2025 with heavy roster turnover.

Defense has struggled, allowing nearly 400 yards per game.

Offense inconsistent, relying on veteran QB play.

Virginia Tech Hokies (ACC)

2025 record: 1–2 entering Week 4.

8/30/25: L 27–24 vs. Vanderbilt

9/6/25: L 31–17 vs. Marshall

9/13/25: W 34–10 vs. Old Dominion

Trend: Hokies rebounded with a strong defensive showing vs. ODU, looking to build momentum under interim head coach Philip Montgomery.

Series History

This is just the second-ever meeting between Wofford and Virginia Tech.

Last meeting: 2022, Virginia Tech defeated Wofford 27–7 in Blacksburg.

Betting Trends

Virginia Tech:

1–2 ATS in 2025.

Unders hit in 2 of 3 games.

5–2 ATS in last 7 home games vs. non-conference opponents.

Wofford:

0–3 ATS in last 3 vs. FBS opponents.

Unders hit in 2 of last 3 games.

0–5 SU in last 5 vs. ACC opponents.

Head-to-Head:

Virginia Tech covered in 2022’s 27–7 win.

Historical Betting Results

Virginia Tech: Reliable SU vs. FCS opponents, but often fails to cover large spreads.

Wofford: Historically struggles ATS vs. FBS competition; rarely competitive beyond the first half.

ACC vs. SoCon: ACC teams cover ~65% of the time in these matchups.

Game Odds

Wofford Terriers                               54.5

Virginia Tech Hokies                       – 38.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, September 19, 2025

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