Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack Prediction, 9/6/2025 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack

Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025

Location: Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, NC

TV: ESPN/ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Wolfpack (-2.0)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Virginia Cavaliers (1-0) are headed to Carter-Finley Stadium on Saturday, September 6, 2025 where they will try to defeat the NC State Wolfpack (1-0). Virginia opens as 2.0-point dogs. The over/under comes in at 54.5.

The Virginia Cavaliers head into this matchup 1-0 for this year. The last time they took the field, the Cavaliers played the Coastal Carolina Chanticleers and walked away with a win by a score of 48-7. On the day, they ran 79 plays for 454 yds. The Virginia Cavaliers ran the ball a total of 43 different times and accounted for 164 yds, which earned them an average of 3.8 yds per carry. Against the run, the Cavaliers conceded 91 yards on 30 tries, which is an average of 3.0 yards per run allowed. Virginia allowed 20 pass completions on 37 attempts for 163 yards, and a completion rate of 54.1%.

The Cavaliers have racked up 454 yards in total for this campaign. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Virginia has earned 2 touchdowns via the pass and 3 rushing touchdowns. They have yet to turn the ball over. Virginia has a total of 23 first downs as an offense, and they have committed 7 penalties for 50 yds. As a unit they have an average of 164.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 65th in the nation. When it comes to scoring points, the Virginia Cavaliers hold an average of 48.0 points per outing.

The Cavaliers rank 20th in Division 1 when it comes to team defense, giving up 7.0 points per contest. They are giving up an average of 3.0 yards per rushing attempt and 91.0 rushing yards per contest on the campaign. In total, they have conceded 91 running yards through 1 outing. When it comes to yards through the air, the Cavaliers have given up 163 yds which has them sitting in 56th in the nation. They are giving up 163.0 yards per contest via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 54.1%. In total, they are allowing 254.0 yards per game which puts them 43rd in the country. They have yielded 1 touchdown on the ground.

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The Wolfpack head into this matchup 1-0 for this season. The last time they took the field, the Wolfpack got the win with a final of 24-17 when they faced the East Carolina Pirates. NC State surrendered 29 attempts on the ground for 30 yds (1.0 yds per rush). The Wolfpack pass defense conceded a completion rate of 68.9%, relinquishing 383 yards on 31 out of 45 through the air. The Wolfpack finished with 423 yards while running 70 plays (6.0 yards per play). NC State ran the football for 2.9 yards per attempt, totaling 105 yds on 36 carries.

The NC State Wolfpack hold an average of 423.0 yards per contest, which is good for 53rd in college football. The NC State offense has 63 penalty yds on 7 violations, which ranks them 49th in college football in terms of making mistakes. They have an average of 105.0 rushing yards per game. They have been able to earn 21 1st downs. When looking at their ability to score points, the Wolfpack rank 77th in Division 1 holding an average of 24.0 points per game. During the season thus far, the Wolfpack have compiled 318 yards via the pass, which has them ranked 16th in college football.

NC State has conceded a total of 30 rushing yards. They have given up 1 touchdown via the pass in addition to 383.0 yards per contest, which puts them in 133rd in D-1. They have yet to force a turnover. The Wolfpack defense has taken the field for 74 plays, ranking them 103rd in the nation. The Wolfpack are relinquishing 17.0 PPG, ranking them 70th in the nation.

Who will win tonight's Cavaliers/Wolfpack college football game against the spread?

Josh's Pick: Take the Cavaliers +2.0

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