Virginia Tech at Boston College - 2026 Matchup Preview
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Virginia Tech Hokies at Boston College Eagles

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Saturday, September 26th 2026 (12:00 PM EDT)
Alumni Stadium - Chestnut Hill, MA  (ACC)

 
Hokies (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach James Franklin (0 - 0)
Avg Score : 21 - 30 (16 - 29 on Road)
Record Prediction: 4.9 - 7.1 (#73)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 1) (Good: 5) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
VT 2nd straight Road Game
BC 3rd straight Home Game
BC is playing their 4th straight game
VT is playing their 4th straight game
Our Line: Virginia Tech -0  (SP+ BC -2)
Projected Score: VT: 27 - BC: 27 (54)
VT Win prob: 49% | Cover: 49%
VT Travel: 605 miles
Eagles (0 - 0) (0 - 0 - 0)
Coach Bill O'Brien (9 - 16)
Avg Score : 25 - 33 (26 - 32 @ Home)
Record Prediction: 3.8 - 8.2 (#83)
'26 Opponents: (Elite: 2) (Good: 4) (Avg: 2) (Bad: 3)
 
Virginia Tech's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Virginia Tech vs VMI-23
Sat 9/12 Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion-3
Sat 9/19 Virginia Tech at Maryland+5
Sat 9/26 Virginia Tech at Boston College-0
Fri 10/2 Virginia Tech vs Pittsburgh+7.5
Sat 10/10 Virginia Tech at California+6
Sat 10/17 Virginia Tech vs Georgia Tech+6.5
Sat 10/24 Virginia Tech at Clemson+14
BYE WEEK
Fri 11/6 Virginia Tech at SMU+17
Sat 11/14 Virginia Tech vs Stanford-7
Fri 11/20 Virginia Tech at Miami+27.5
Sat 11/28 Virginia Tech vs Virginia+9

Total: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 1, Good: 5, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
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
Boston College's 2026 Schedule
DateMatchupSpreadTotalResultO/UCover
Sat 9/5 Boston College at Cincinnati+8
Fri 9/11 Boston College vs Rutgers+2
Sat 9/19 Boston College vs Maine-20.5
Sat 9/26 Boston College vs Virginia Tech+0
Sat 10/3 Boston College at SMU+19.5
BYE WEEK
Sat 10/17 Boston College vs Pittsburgh+10
Sat 10/24 Boston College at Georgia Tech+14.5
Sat 10/31 Boston College at Duke+12.5
Sat 11/7 Boston College vs Florida State+8.5
Sat 11/14 Boston College at Notre Dame+32
Sat 11/21 Boston College vs Syracuse-4.5
Sat 11/28 Boston College at Miami+30

Total: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Played: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg 0, Bad 0, Poor 0
Future: Elite: 2, Good: 4, Avg 2, Bad 2, Poor 1
Wins: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0
Losses: Elite: 0, Good: 0, Avg: 0, Bad: 0, Poor: 0

Predictions for Boston College's Schedule
Important Stats (2025)
 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
VT#70 (.17)42% (84)21.448% (24)3.33 (12)18334% (131)1663.68 (70)#131 (.28)46% (123)30.245% (101)47% (123)4.34 (126)64.31.30.5
BC#79 (.16)42% (66)25.442% (92)2.75 (106)10444% (50)2803.39 (99)#115 (.23)43% (82)32.844% (86)42% (72)3.82 (83)49.71.81
 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
VT0%0%000%000%0%0%0000
BC0%0%000%000%0%0%0000



Overall Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
VT Offense1221.41641.6%3.681.319350183166555%43%48%34%17%.17
BC Defense1232.831.942.6%3.821 - - - - - 50%47%44%42%12%.23
 Teams                  GamesPPGPPG H/RSuccess RatePts PerOppTO1stD PGTotalYds PGRushYds PGPassYdsPGRYPARun RatePass RateRun SuccessPass SuccessHavoc RateTotal PPA
VT Defense1230.229.345.6%4.340.5 - - - - - 52%46%45%47%13%.28
BC Offense1225.425.742.4%3.391.8213841042803.340%58%42%44%17%.16

Additional Stats 2025
 Teams                  GamesPossession Time1st Downs PG3rd Down %4th Down %Penalties PGPenalty Yds PGOff TO PGDef TO PGTFL PGSacks PGD/ST TDsAvg Field Pos
Virginia Tech1229:1318.939%48%7.264.31.30.54.91.6026.8
Boston College1229:1620.839%52%5.949.71.813.81.3127.6
Run Game Stats (2026)
 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
VT Offense1255% (27)48% (24)36.9183.2513 (107).2 (27)3.33 (12)70% (81)10% (95)0.97 (64)
BC Defense1250% (70)44% (86) - - - - .12 (83)2.79 (51)70% (61)7% (127)1.04 (106)
 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
VT Defense1252% (95)45% (101) - - - - .18 (110)3.01 (95)80% (122)9% (103)0.98 (78)
BC Offense1240% (128)42% (92)31.31043.316 (88).05 (104)2.75 (106)80% (14)10% (84)0.89 (106)

Pass Game Stats (2026)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
VT Offense1243% (110)34% (131)1526.6166.36.311.117 (61)9 (60).15 (113)1.7 (21)33% (95)26% (110).33 (58)7% (95)2.1 (37)
BC Defense1247% (57)42% (72) - - - - - - 6 (75).39 (121)1.7 (127)29% (117)33% (106).36 (99)5% (102)2 (75)
 Teams                  GamesPassPlay RatePassPlay SuccessComp PGAtt PGYds PGYds PAYds PCTDs    Ints    PassPlays PPAPassPlays ExplPassDowns RatePassDowns Succ RatePassDowns PPADB HavocPassDowns Expl
VT Defense1246% (41)47% (123) - - - - - - 4 (100).42 (129)1.5 (57)28% (118)34% (121).51 (135)5% (118)2.1 (99)
BC Offense1258% (9)44% (50)23.937.8280.27.411.720 (42)12 (60).25 (66)1.4 (125)31% (63)31% (54).32 (63)7% (99)1.9 (91)

Virginia Tech's Power Ratings
Virginia Tech's Power Rating: 9.39  #40
Virginia Tech's Offense Rating: 17.14  #35
Virginia Tech's Defense Rating: 12.75  #47
2026 Talent Rating: 974.00  #18
Blue Chip Ratio: 13%  #30
Virginia Tech's 2026 Expected Record: 4.9 - 7.1
Virginia Tech's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -10.1  #105
Virginia Tech's Offense SP+ Rating: 21.4  #109
Virginia Tech's Defense SP+ Rating: 30.8  #96

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 905.41
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9

Power Ratings Matchup
Virginia Tech: 9.39   Boston College: -0.41

SP+ Ratings Matchup
Virginia Tech: -10.1   Boston College: -8.5




Boston College's Power Ratings
Boston College's Power Rating: -0.41  #67
Boston College's Offense Rating: 12.14  #76
Boston College's Defense Rating: 14.46  #60
2026 Talent Rating: 862.00  #45
Blue Chip Ratio: 0  #103
Boston College's 2026 Expected Record: 3.8 - 8.2
Boston College's 2026 Overall SP+ Rating: -8.5  #97
Boston College's Offense SP+ Rating: 23.3  #97
Boston College's Defense SP+ Rating: 33.1  #107

Average Talent
Average ACC Talent Rating is 905.41
Average Power Five Talent: 910.69
Average FBS Talent: 728.9


Virginia Tech Scoring
Offense: 21.4 PPG
Offense on Road: 16
Defense: 30.2 PPG
Defense on Road: 29.3

Virginia Tech's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record on Road: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread on Road: 0 - 0 - 0
Projected Score
Virginia Tech 27
Boston College 27

Projected Total Points: 54
Boston College Scoring
Offense: 25.4 PPG
Offense at Home: 25.7
Defense: 32.8 PPG
Defense at Home: 31.9

Boston College's 2026 Record
Record: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread: 0 - 0 - 0
Over/Under Record: 0 - 0
Record at home: 0 - 0
Record vs Spread at home: 0 - 0 - 0


YearDateHomeScoreAwayScoreSpreadCoverTotalO/U
202410/17Virginia Tech42Boston College21Virginia Tech -8.5Virginia Tech47.5Over
202311/11Boston College22Virginia Tech48Virginia Tech -2.5Virginia Tech48.5Over
202209/10Virginia Tech27Boston College10Virginia Tech -2.5Virginia Tech45.0Under
202111/05Boston College17Virginia Tech3Virginia Tech -1Boston College51.0Under
202010/17Virginia Tech40Boston College14Virginia Tech -13Virginia Tech61.5Under
201908/31Boston College35Virginia Tech28Virginia Tech -4.5Boston College56.5Over
201811/03Virginia Tech21Boston College31Boston College -2Boston College57.0Under
201710/07Boston College10Virginia Tech23Virginia Tech -16.5Boston College47.0Under
201609/17Virginia Tech49Boston College0Virginia Tech -7Virginia Tech39.0Over
201510/31Boston College10Virginia Tech26Virginia Tech -1Virginia Tech36.5Under
201411/01Virginia Tech31Boston College33Virginia Tech -5.5Boston College0
201311/02Boston College34Virginia Tech27Virginia Tech -6Boston College0
201211/17Boston College23Virginia Tech30
201110/22Virginia Tech30Boston College14
201009/25Boston College0Virginia Tech19
200910/10Virginia Tech48Boston College14
200812/06Virginia Tech30Boston College12
200810/18Boston College28Virginia Tech23
200710/25Virginia Tech10Boston College14
200712/01Boston College16Virginia Tech30
200610/12Boston College22Virginia Tech3
200510/27Virginia Tech30Boston College10
200311/22Virginia Tech27Boston College34
200210/10Boston College23Virginia Tech28
200110/13Virginia Tech34Boston College20
200009/29Boston College34Virginia Tech48
TeamWinsCoversO/U
Boston College964 Overs
Virginia Tech1766 Unders

WinsCoversFavsDogs
Home Teams14 - 128 - 44 - 14 - 3
Road Teams12 - 144 - 83 - 41 - 4

(#40) VT at (#67) BC
Overall StatsOvr
CategoryCatVTBC
Net PPPPPPNRNR
Power RatePwr #40 #67
SP+SP+ #105 #97
Perf GradeGradeNRNR
OffenseOffNRNR
DefenseDefNRNR
Spec TeamsSTNRNR
TalentTal #18 #45
Blue ChipsBC% #30 #103
Virginia Tech Notes
(2/17) Vibes: Very high, new Franklin era, talent, hope
(2/3) New staff w Franklin, DC Pry is a good one
(2/3) New OC Howle 1st time play caller (Co-OC PSU)
(2/3) QB Grunkemeyer was OK for bad spot LY. Not mobile
(2/3) RB Hawkins back, Davis (ULL) good add, good unit
(2/3) WR has 4 exp'd/productive options + good depth
(2/3) OL has lots of ? 4 w starting exp, poor grades
(2/3) DL has some exp'd parts, need depth to step up
(2/3) LBs have good exp but avg play. Have talent here
(2/3) CBs have 4 really good options, S has exp but ?
Virginia Tech Injury Report
Boston College Notes
(2/15) Vibes: Low, O'Brien/NIL - this isn't working
(2/7) QB1? Only FCS Mason McKenzie has exp (2k, 14 TD)
(2/6) DC Ted Roof? Really? OC left for NFL in Jan
(2/6) RB Dickens (Lib) good add, have depth options
(2/6) WR has a lot of guys, none > 13 FBS rec.
(2/6) OL 7 portal adds, lots of G5/FCS risers. Have exp
(2/6) DL has some parts, lots of options. Nothing special
(2/6) LB couple of good portals, could be good unit
(2/6) CB has some good options, S has exp but avg
(2/6) Playing ND, Rutgers & Cincy OOC is suicide
Boston College Injury Report
Virginia Tech on Offense
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCat
VT OffBC Def
PPPOffPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #84 #82
ExplosiveExp #67 #127
PPAPPA #70 #115
PowerPwr #35 #60
SP+SP+ #109 #107
Pts POPPO #70 #83
HavocHav #94 #126
Virginia Tech Run Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCat
VT OffBC Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #24 #86
Run ExplRExp #64 #106
PPAExp #27 #83
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #12 #51
Stuff RateStuff #17 #43
TackleTak - NR
Virginia Tech Pass Game
Run heavy Offense 55%, Pass: 43%
CategoryCat
VT OffBC Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #131 #72
Pass ExplPExl #21 #127
PPAExp #113 #121
Pass Rush/BlockP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #95 #127
DB HavocDB #95 #102
Boston College on Offense
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCatBC OffVT Def
PPPDefPPPNRNR
Perf GradePerfNRNR
SuccessSuc #66 #123
ExplosiveExp #93 #67
PPAPPA #79 #131
PowerPwr #76 #47
SP+SP+ #97 #96
Pts POPPO #99 #126
HavocHav #92 #116
Boston College Run Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCat
BC OffVT Def
Run GameRunNRNR
Run SuccessRSuc #92 #101
Run ExplRExp #106 #78
PPAExp #104 #110
Run BlockR BlkNR -
OL YdsOLY #106 #95
Stuff RateStuff #55 #107
TackleTak - NR
Boston College Pass Game
Pass heavy Offense 58%, Run: 40%
CategoryCatBC OffVT Def
Pass GamePassNRNR
Pass SuccessPSuc #50 #123
Pass ExplPExl #125 #57
PPAExp #66 #129
Pass Block/RushP BlkNRNR
F7 HavocF7 #84 #103
DB HavocDB #99 #118
Program Comparison
BC 5 Year Profile: Consistent Average G5
'26 Profile: Remains Average G5

VT 5 Year Profile: Declining Average G5
'26 Profile: Down to Below Avg G5

Weather Forecast
Playing in Alumni Stadium
Conditions:
Temp: 0°
Previous Matchups
Virginia Tech beat Boston College in 2024 (42-21)
Virginia Tech beat Boston College in 2023 (48-22)

  
VT's OC Ty Howle (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Ethan Grunkemeyer (Tr)12317869%1339847.5
Nathan Totten (Tr)11100%120012.0
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Bill Davis (Tr)15876364.876
Marcellous Hawkins11874916.340
Jeffrey Overton Jr.2514615.838
Luke Reynolds (Tr)226013.026
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Que'Sean Brown (Tr)63842513.469
Ayden Greene31516316.667
Marlion Jackson (Tr)20370218.552
Luke Reynolds (Tr)2625709.922

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VT's DC Brent Pry (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kaleb Spencer679101
Jaquez White (Tr)6741111
Cam Chadwick (Tr)663124
Kemari Copeland488510
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Kemari Copeland488510
Elhadj Fall254320
Jason Abbey172200
Cam Chadwick (Tr)663124
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Jaquez White (Tr)6741111
Thomas Williams321006
Isaiah Brown-Murray392005

BC's OC Vacant (in his first season)
Player NameCOMPATTPCTYDSTDINTYPA
Mason McKenzie (Tr)14726755%205414N/AN/A
Bryce LaFollette (Tr)22100%15007.5
Player NameCARYDSTDYPCLONG
Evan Dickens (Tr)2281325165.895
Mason McKenzie (Tr)11766265.7N/A
Nolan Ray (Tr)6728924.353
Bo MacCormack III154312.914
Player NameRECYDSTDYPCLONG
Reed Swanson (Tr)57939816.567
Kaelan Chudzinski24313413.045
Dawson Pough13197115.252
Javarius Green (Tr)13150011.539

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BC's DC Ted Roof (in his first season)
Top DefTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
KP Price933030
Anthony Palano (Tr)651142
Carter Davis592102
Isaiah Farris280006
SacksTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Demetrius Ballard (Tr)133200
Carter Davis592102
Justin Medlock (Tr)251111
TJ Green251102
Pass DTackTFLSACKSPRESSPD
Isaiah Farris280006
Ashton Cunningham130003
Syair Torrence50003