Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies Prediction, 10/17/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets vs Virginia Tech Hokies

Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026

Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Hokies (-10.5)

Total/Over-Under: 54.5

The Virginia Tech Hokies (4-2) will play the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-3) at Lane Stadium on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Virginia Tech opens as 10.5-point favorites. The over/under is set at 54.5.

The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets head into this game 2-3 for this season. In their last game, the Yellow Jackets went up against the Duke Blue Devils and notched a win by a score of 28-25. When the final whistle blew, they had 57 plays which converted into 383 yards. The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets ended up rushing 27 times and amassed 165 yards, earning them an average of 6.1 yards per carry. On the ground, the Yellow Jackets gave up 159 yds on 35 tries, which calculates to 4.5 yards per run surrendered. Georgia Tech gave up 26 completions on 42 attempts for 259 yds, and a completion rate of 61.9%.

When it comes to scoring points, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets hold an average of 27.2 points per outing. Offensively they are averaging 134.0 yards in the run game which has them sitting 102nd in the nation. The Yellow Jackets have attained 1,863 total yards for the year. In terms of scoring touchdowns, Georgia Tech has totaled 7 touchdowns through the air and 8 touchdowns on the ground. Georgia Tech has compiled 108 1st downs as a team, and they have committed 43 infractions for 370 yds. They have surrendered the football 5 times.

When it comes to passing yardage, the Yellow Jackets have given up 1,029 yards which has them sitting in 38th in Division 1. They have allowed 205.8 yards per outing via the pass as well as allowing a completion percentage of 58.6%. For the year, they have yielded 388.8 yards/game which puts them 104th in D-1. They have yielded 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 7 touchdowns on the ground. Opposing teams are running for an average of 4.3 yards per attempt on the ground and 183.0 rushing yards per contest for the campaign. Over the course of this season, they have given up 915 yards via the ground game in 5 games. The Yellow Jackets are ranked 93rd in college football when it comes to their opponents scoring, conceding 25.8 points per contest.

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The Hokies come into this matchup with a record of 4-2 for this year. For their last game, the Hokies took a loss by a score of 25-20 when they faced the California Golden Bears. The Hokies finished the game with a total of 401 yards while they ran 63 plays (6.4 yds per play). Virginia Tech ran the football for 3.5 yds per carry, finishing with 113 yards on 32 carries. Virginia Tech surrendered 26 rushing attempts for 82 yards (3.2 yds per rush). The Hokies passing defense gave up a completion percentage of 67.4%, relinquishing 321 yards on 29 out of 43 passing.

Regarding the points being put on the board, the Hokies are 26th in college football holding an average of 37.7 points per contest. The Virginia Tech Hokies hold an average of 458.3 yards per contest, which ranks them 26th in Division 1. The Virginia Tech offense has compiled 416 yards of penalties on 45 infractions, which has them sitting 20th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have given away 2 interceptions while letting opponents recover 7 fumbles and they have been able to obtain 150 first downs. During this campaign so far, the Hokies have thrown for a total of 1,861 yards via the pass as well as an average of 310.2 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 9th in college football. They average 148.2 run yards per game and have rushed for 889 yards overall.

The Hokies are relinquishing 20.7 points per game, which has them sitting 45th in the country. Virginia Tech has conceded a total of 519 yards via the ground game (86.5 yards per contest) in addition to 9 touchdowns via the rush so far this year. They have allowed the opposition 7 touchdowns via the pass in addition to 209.3 yards/outing, which puts them in 75th in Division 1. The Hokies defense has taken the field for 364 plays, which has them ranked 68th in Division 1. They have totaled 3 fumbles recovered and 1 interception on the season. This year, they have relinquished 124 pts.

Who will win tonight's Yellow Jackets/Hokies college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Hokies -10.5

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