The set-up: There's no "warm ups" for these two teams as their ACC schedule kicks off in Week 1. BC will then face three straight teams which failed to make a bowl berth last year, so the "look ahead" angle definitely comes into play here for the home side in my opinion. The Hokies have ODU and Furman up next and I believe they come to play today. VT's offense will have some work to do to catch up to its defense.

The pick: And that's bad news for BC's offensive line, which is the biggest question mark heading into this season. The Eagles defense is also breaking in seven new starters. That doesn't bode well for a team which had difficulties last year controlling the clock. VT has problems on the offensive side of things, but I believe it's defense controls this game and I look for it to be the deciding factor in the final outcome. Lay the points.

Virginia Tech 10* play