Virginia Tech is in an unusual spot
The early line from Vegas for the Clemson-VT game has the Tigers favored by 3 1/2.
The Hokies, however, are usually not an underdog.
Talk about a rarity. Thursday’s ESPN national-televised game marks only the third time since 1995 that the Hokies have been an underdog at home. The last was Nov. 1, 2003, when No. 2 Miami strolled into Lane as a 31/2-point favorite and was crushed 31-7 by No. 10 Tech. In 2001, a No. 1-ranked Miami club that went on to capture the national title came to Blacksburg as a 14-point chalk and survived a 26-24 scare from No. 14 Tech.
The last time Tech was an underdog anywhere was Dec. 4, 2004, when the 10th-ranked Hokies beat No. 9 Miami 16-10 in the Orange Bowl, giving the Hokies the ACC title in their first season in the league.
I’m personally surprised the line is so narrow. Based on the play of both teams, I would figure that Clemson would get a lot more credit. I guess Tech is making up a lot of ground by getting the game at home.
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