Virginia Tech Hokies vs Boston College Eagles Prediction, 9/26/2026 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Virginia Tech Hokies vs Boston College Eagles

Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, MA

TV: ACC Network

Odds/Point Spread: Eagles (+14.0)

Total/Over-Under: 50.5

The Boston College Eagles (2-1) will try to beat the Virginia Tech Hokies (3-0) at Alumni Stadium on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Boston College opens as 14-point underdogs. The over/under comes in at 50.5.

The Virginia Tech Hokies head into this game 3-0 for this season. In their last matchup, the Hokies faced the Maryland Terrapins and walked away with a win by a score of 35-26. Overall, they had 75 plays which totaled 445 yds. The Virginia Tech Hokies ran the football 36 different times and accounted for 131 yards, which is an average of 3.6 yds per attempt. Against the run, the Hokies gave up 64 yards on 21 tries, which averages out to 3.0 yds per rush allowed. Virginia Tech allowed 30 pass completions on 43 tries for 359 yds, and a completion rate of 69.8%.

The Hokies have racked up 1,480 total yards for the season. When it comes to getting in the endzone, Virginia Tech has compiled 8 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing touchdowns. They have given the ball to the opposition 4 times. Virginia Tech has a total of 81 first downs as a team, and they have been hurt by 26 infractions for 201 yds. Offensively they maintain an average of 162.7 yards on the ground which has them sitting 75th in the country. Regarding scoring, the Virginia Tech Hokies have an average of 50.7 PPG.

The Hokies sit in 36th in Division 1 concerning team defense, conceding 16.7 PPG. Opposing teams are running for an average of 1.9 yards per rushing attempt and 61.0 rushing yards per game for the season. Over the course of this year, they have given up 183 yards via the ground game in 3 games. When it comes to yards through the air, the Hokies have allowed 633 yds which puts them in 78th in Division 1. They have conceded 211.0 yards per game through the air in addition to conceding a completion percentage of 62.3%. In total, they have relinquished 272.0 yards/contest putting them 30th in the nation. They have given up 4 touchdowns by air and 2 touchdowns running the ball.

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The Eagles step onto the field holding a record of 2-1 for this year. When they last stepped on the gridiron, the Eagles walked away with a victory by a final of 22-16 against the Maine Black Bears. The Eagles finished with a total of 359 yds and they ran 60 plays (6.0 yds per play). Boston College rushed the ball for 4.8 yards per attempt, finishing with 186 yards on 39 carries. Boston College relinquished 34 rush attempts for 69 yards (2.0 yds per rush). The Eagles secondary gave up a completion rate of 68.8%, relinquishing 201 yards on 22 for 32 passing.

Concerning their ability to score points, the Eagles are ranked 114th in the nation with an average of 21.7 points per outing. The Boston College Eagles have an average of 383.0 yards/outing, which has them ranked 83rd in D-1. The Boston College offense has totaled 113 penalty yards on 16 infractions, which has them ranked 107th in D-1 in terms of giving up free yards. They have tossed 5 picks while letting opponents recover 2 fumbles and they have earned 60 first downs. Over the course of the season so far, the Eagles have earned 648 yards via the pass as well as an average of 216.0 passing yards per outing, which ranks 84th in college football. They hold an average of 167.0 run yards per game and have run for 501 yards for this season.

Boston College has conceded a total of 477 yards via the ground game (159.0 yards/game) and 3 touchdowns via the rush on the campaign. They have given up 6 touchdowns from the passing game and 172.0 yards per outing, which puts them in 39th in Division 1. Over the course of the season, they have conceded 71 points. Their defense has tallied 1 fumble recovered and 6 interceptions for the season. The Eagles defense has taken part in 195 plays, which has them ranked 77th in college football. The Eagles are relinquishing 23.7 points per contest, which has them 80th in D-1.

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

Josh's Pick: Take the Hokies -14.0

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