Louisville at Virginia Tech Game Matchup
Louisville logo Louisville Cardinals at Virginia Tech HokiesVirginia Tech logo
Saturday, November 1st 2025 (12:00 AM EDT)
Lane Stadium - Blacksburg, VA  (ACC)

 
Cardinals (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Jeff Brohm (18 - 8)
Avg Score : 37 - 24 (31 - 25 on Road)
Record Prediction: 8.2 - 3.8 (#28)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 2) (Avg: 4) (Bad: 4)
VT 2nd straight Home Game
Our Line: Louisville -4   (SP+ LOU -8)
Projected Score: LOU: 29 - VT: 25 (56)
LOU Win prob: 62% | Cover: 49%
LOU Travel: 300 miles
Hokies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Brent Pry (16 - 20)
Avg Score : 28 - 23 (28 - 18 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 6.9 - 5.1 (#53)
'25 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 5) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 4)
 
Louisville's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Fri 8/29 Louisville vs Eastern Kentucky-35.5
Sat 9/6 Louisville vs James Madison-12.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 9/20 Louisville vs Bowling Green-28
Sat 9/27 Louisville at Pittsburgh-5
Sat 10/4 Louisville vs Virginia-15
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/17 Louisville at Miami+10.5
Sat 10/25 Louisville vs Boston College-12
Sat 11/1 Louisville at Virginia Tech-4
Sat 11/8 Louisville vs California-17
Fri 11/14 Louisville vs Clemson+11
Sat 11/22 Louisville at SMU+4
Sat 11/29 Louisville vs Kentucky-9.5

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 2, Avg 4, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Louisville's Schedule
Virginia Tech's 2025 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 8/30 Virginia Tech vs South Carolina+9.546.5
Sat 9/6 Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt-2.5
Sat 9/13 Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion-18.5
Sat 9/20 Virginia Tech vs Wofford-29
Sat 9/27 Virginia Tech at NC State+3
Sat 10/4 Virginia Tech vs Wake Forest-15
Sat 10/11 Virginia Tech at Georgia Tech+4
BYE WEEK
Fri 10/24 Virginia Tech vs California-10.5
Sat 11/1 Virginia Tech vs Louisville+4
BYE WEEK
Sat 11/15 Virginia Tech at Florida State+4.5
Sat 11/22 Virginia Tech vs Miami+12
Sat 11/29 Virginia Tech at Virginia-3.5

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 2
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Virginia Tech's Schedule

Important Stats (2024)
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
LOU#15 (.31)46% (26)36.548% (20)3.09 (56)17345% (30)2514.27 (31)#73 (.18)40% (49)24.140% (44)40% (65)3.98 (87)46.10.81.2
VT#75 (.18)42% (87)28.244% (66)3.01 (76)17339% (102)1784.22 (40)#18 (.09)39% (34)22.842% (56)36% (15)2.97 (7)46.31.21.8
 Teams                  Off Explosive.Off SuccessPPGRush SuccessOL Yds Per AttRush YPGPass SuccessPass YPGOff ScoreZoneDef Explosive.Def SuccessDef PPGRunD SuccessPass D SuccessDef ScoreZonePenalty YPGTO PGDef TO PG
LOU0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
VT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
LOU Offense1336.531.346.4%4.270.8204241732515.845%54%48%45%13%.31
VT Defense1322.81838.9%2.971.8 - - - - - 52%47%42%36%20%.09
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
LOU Defense1324.125.240.2%3.981.2 - - - - - 49%51%40%40%16%.18
VT Offense1328.22841.6%4.221.2183511731784.955%44%44%39%18%.18

Additional Stats 2024
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Louisville1327:3920.140%40%5.946.10.81.25.82.2130.3
Virginia Tech1327:1817.937%42%5.546.31.21.85.92.7130.2
Run Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
LOU Offense1345% (103)48% (20)29.9172.75.827 (30).2 (35)3.09 (56)65% (116)8% (27)1.04 (43)
VT Defense1352% (88)42% (56) - - - - .05 (32)2.86 (45)71% (55)12% (17)0.85 (14)
 Teams                  GamesRun Play RateRun Play SuccessRush Att PGRush Yds PGRush Yds Per AttRushing TDsRun Pred Pts AddedOL Yds Per Att3rd/4th & ShortFront 7 HavocRun Play Explosivness
LOU Defense1349% (50)40% (44) - - - - .08 (43)2.9 (51)65% (25)11% (43)0.99 (71)
VT Offense1355% (32)44% (66)35.2173.24.927 (30).21 (31)3.01 (76)77% (38)13% (124)1.1 (23)

Pass Game Stats (2025)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
LOU Offense1354% (32)45% (30)19.630.9251.58.112.823 (41)6 (10).41 (9)1.7 (34)30% (40)38% (8).5 (9)5% (40)2.1 (42)
VT Defense1347% (44)36% (15) - - - - - - 14 (23).18 (41)1.8 (116)34% (41)25% (6).26 (47)8% (14)2.3 (127)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
LOU Defense1351% (88)40% (65) - - - - - - 9 (76).27 (87)1.7 (111)31% (78)33% (99).26 (48)5% (94)1.8 (14)
VT Offense1344% (105)39% (102)14.624.7177.97.212.215 (98)8 (40).17 (100)1.5 (87)34% (109)27% (112).27 (94)5% (49)2.2 (26)

Louisville's Power Ratings
Louisville's Power Rating: 11.98 #28
Louisville's Offense Rating: 23.53 #15
Louisville's Defense Rating: 11.55 #49
2025 Talent Rating: 766.00 #56
Blue Chip Ratio: 6% #48
Louisville's 2025 Expected Record: 8.2 - 3.8
Louisville's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 12.1 #24
Louisville's Offense SP+ Rating: 36.7 #12
Louisville's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #45

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 826.12
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.24

Power Ratings Matchup
Louisville: 11.98   Virginia Tech: 8.09

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Louisville: 12.1   Virginia Tech: 4.3




Virginia Tech's Power Ratings
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 8.09 #48
Virginia Tech's Offense Rating: 14.12 #70
Virginia Tech's Defense Rating: 7.24 #26
2025 Talent Rating: 824.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #51
Virginia Tech's 2025 Expected Record: 6.9 - 5.1
Virginia Tech's 2025 Overall SP+ Rating: 4.3 #46
Virginia Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #53
Virginia Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #40

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 826.12
Average Power Five Talent: 861.13
Average FBS Talent: 684.24


Louisville Scoring
Offense: 36.5 PPG
Offense on Road: 31.3
Defense: 24.1 PPG
Defense on Road: 25.2

Louisville's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Louisville 29
Virginia Tech 25

Projected Total Points: 56
Virginia Tech Scoring
Offense: 28.2 PPG
Offense at Home: 28
Defense: 22.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 18

Virginia Tech's 2025 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreWinnerSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202311/04Louisville34Virginia Tech3LouisvilleLouisville -9.5Louisville48.5Under
202010/31Louisville35Virginia Tech42Virginia TechVirginia Tech -3.0Virginia Tech0
200501/02Virginia Tech35Louisville24Virginia Tech
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Virginia Tech210 Overs
Louisville111 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams2 - 11 - 11 - 00 - 1
Road Teams1 - 21 - 11 - 00 - 1

(#28) Louisville Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 11.98 #28
Offense Rating: 23.53 #15
Defense Rating: 11.55 #49
Overall SP+ Rating: 12.1 #24
Offense SP+ Rating: 36.7 #12
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.5 #45
Talent Rating: 766.00 #56
Blue Chip Ratio: 6% #48
Expected Record: 8.2 - 3.8

Team Profile
Pass heavy Offense 54%, Run: 45%
Good Offense Success Rate of 46%
Great Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.27 PPO
Great Run Success 48%
Good Pass Success 45%
Avg OL Grades, Avg OL Yds Per Rush
Great DL Grades, Good Sacks/Turnovers
Avg Defense Success Rate of 40%
Bad in Scoring Position 3.98 PPO
Good Run Def Success 40%
Avg Pass Def Success 40%
Avg Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Bad Field Position


Louisville Notes
(5/11) One of the most exp'd OLs, but 67% from portals
(4/12) QB Moss (USC) starter, good add. B Allen #2
(4/12) DB's all new. 2 portals will start. We'll see.
(4/9) RB Brown great, Watson as well. Great future
(4/9) OL 3/5 back. 5 portal OL starters added. Solid
(4/9) Def meh LY, added 13 via portal. More the same?
(4/9) Upset masters, beat ND ('23), Clemson ('24)
(3/22) Added 16 players that started LY via portal
(3/19) WR Bell back, if Lacy is healthy great duo
(3/19) Talent #'s very low. Brohm a great coach
Louisville     Ratings Matchup     Virginia Tech
Power #28
#48
Off #15
#70
Def #49
#26
Talent #56
#41
SP+ #24
#46
SP+ Off #12
#53
SP+ Def #45
#40

Previous Matchups
Louisville beat Virginia Tech in 2023 (34-3)

Weather Forecast
Playing in Lane Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°

Team Information
Injuries: LOU | VT
Depth Chart: LOU | VT
Rosters: LOU | VT
(#48) Virginia Tech Info

Preseason ratings
Power Rating: 8.09 #48
Offense Rating: 14.12 #70
Defense Rating: 7.24 #26
Overall SP+ Rating: 4.3 #46
Offense SP+ Rating: 28.3 #53
Defense SP+ Rating: 24.0 #40
Talent Rating: 824.00 #41
Blue Chip Ratio: 5 #51
Expected Record: 6.9 - 5.1

Team Profile
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 44%
Bad Offense Success Rate of 42%
Bad Offensive Explosiveness
Good in Scoring Position 4.22 PPO
Avg Run Success 44%
Poor Pass Success 39%
Bad OL Grades, Bad OL Yds Per Rush
Good DL Grades, Great Sacks/Turnovers
Good Defense Success Rate of 39%
Great in Scoring Position 2.97 PPO
Avg Run Def Success 42%
Great Pass Def Success 36%
Great Pressure/Havoc/Forcing TOs
Avg Field Position


Virginia Tech Notes
(5/11) OL one of CFBs least exp'd & 50% come via portals
(4/22) HC Pry says OL most improved, best he's had
(4/22) OL rebuild 0/5 back. 3 WVU portals, 1 w/ exp
(4/7) QB Drones back. Had surgery, no spring. Yikes
(4/4) OG Tomas Rimac a top G via PFF
(3/21) RB rebuild, added 3 portals, incl Stewart (BG)
(3/21) WR rebuild. Some talent, 1 portal, Green (WF)
(3/21) Def OK LY, return F7 but 5 DB portals needed
(3/21) Hard to find excitement, at least early.
(3/21) Pry on thin ice, new OC Montgomery? Meh


  
Louisville's OC Brian Brohm
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Miller Moss (Tr)23336264%25551897.1
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Isaac Brown1651173117.177
Duke Watson6759778.968
Keyjuan Brown4724335.224
Chris Bell243021.547
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Chris Bell43737417.168
Treyshun Hurry (Tr)28482217.231
Bobby Golden (Tr)31446114.456
Dacari Collins (Tr)24314213.143

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Louisville's DC Ron English
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
JoJo Evans (Tr)933017
TJ Quinn824200
Stanquan Clark768102
D'Angelo Hutchinson522003
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Clev Lubin (Tr)43111073
Jordan Guerad224321
Rene Konga203320
Denzel Lowry (Tr)513220
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jabari Mack (Tr)3220011
JoJo Evans (Tr)933017
Justin Agu (Tr)362004

Virginia Tech's OC Philip Montgomery
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Kyron Drones13622461%15621067.0
William Watson III345859%481128.3
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Terion Stewart (Tr)16689865.473
Braydon Bennett (Tr)134781115.867
Kyron Drones9833763.453
Jeremiah Coney3217905.647
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Donavon Greene (Tr)23380316.545
Benji Gosnell32341210.731
Ayden Greene19268214.167
Braydon Bennett (Tr)2518827.537

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Virginia Tech's DC Sam Siefkes
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
James Djonkam (Tr)9812343
Christian Ellis (Tr)934824
Jaden Keller832021
Caleb Woodson728242
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Christian Ellis (Tr)934824
James Djonkam (Tr)9812343
Elhadj Fall (Tr)205311
Ben Bell (Tr)136362
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Cash (Tr)582109
Caleb Brown (Tr)242007
Isaiah Brown-Murray (Tr)401006