BLACKSBURG, Va. — No. 17 Clemson football looks to rebound after its shocking upset loss last week.
The Tigers’ College Football Playoff hopes were reduced after their 33-21 loss to Louisville at home. They lacked energy out of the open date, their offense failed to connect on explosive plays and their run defense was gashed. They have a slim path to the CFP now, needing other teams to lose for a shot to make it.
Clemson (6-2, 5-1 ACC) takes on conference foe Virginia Tech (5-4, 3-2), a team that has lost by one possession in each of its defeats this season. The Hokies are led by quarterback Kyron Drones, who missed last week’s game but may return Saturday. Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten is second in the ACC in rushing yards (951) and touchdowns (12), and Hokies defensive lineman Antwaun Powell-Ryland leads the nation in sacks with 12.
Saturday’s game (3:30 p.m. ET, ESPN) at Lane Stadium will be the 37th matchup between these two programs with Clemson leading the all-time series 23-12-1.
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Clemson vs Virginia Tech score updates
This section will be updated when the game begins.
Clemson vs Virginia Tech time today
- Date: Nov. 9
- Time: 3:30 p.m. ET
- Location: Lane Stadium
What channel is Clemson vs Virginia Tech game on today?
Clemson vs. Virginia Tech will be broadcast nationally on ACC Network. Mark Jones, Roddy Jones will call the game from the booth at Lane Stadium, with Quint Kessenich reporting from the sidelines. Streaming options for the game include FUBO, which offers a free trial to new subscribers.
Clemson vs Virginia Tech history
- Series record: Clemson leads, 23-12-1
- Clemson’s last win: Dec. 5, 2020, 45-10
- Virginia Tech’s last win: Oct. 6, 2007, 41-23
Clemson vs Virginia Tech prediction
Clemson 28, Virginia Tech 24: The Hokies pose an even greater rushing threat than Louisville if quarterback Kyron Drones plays. If he does, expect the Tigers to be in another tight contest with a team that is performing better than its record. In the end, Clemson will make enough plays to defeat Virginia Tech and escape with a road win.
Clemson vs Virginia Tech betting odds
Game lines and odds from BetMGM as of Saturday:
- Spread: Clemson (-6.5)
- Over/under: 53.5
- Moneyline: Clemson (-225), Virginia Tech (+185)
Clemson vs Virginia Tech injury updates
Clemson: Defensive lineman DeMonte Capehart and cornerback Shelton Lewis are out, according to Tigers coach Dabo Swinney. Defensive linemen Peter Woods and Tré Williams are day to day.
Virginia Tech: Quarterback Kyron Drones and running back Bhayshul Tuten have a “good chance to play,” according to Hokies coach Brent Pry.
Clemson football 2024 schedule
- Aug. 31: No. 2 Georgia 34, Clemson 3
- Sept. 7: Clemson 66, Appalachian State 20
- Sept. 14: OPEN
- Sept. 21: Clemson 59, NC State 35
- Sept. 28: Clemson 40, Stanford 14
- Oct. 5: Clemson 29, Florida State 13
- Oct. 12: Clemson 49, Wake Forest 14
- Oct. 19: Clemson 48, Virginia 31
- Oct. 26: OPEN
- Nov. 2: No. 22 Louisville 33, Clemson 21
- Nov. 9: at Virginia Tech, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Nov. 16: at No. 23 Pitt, noon ET (ESPN)
- Nov. 23: vs. The Citadel
- Nov. 30: vs. South Carolina
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Virginia Tech football 2024 schedule
- Aug. 31: Vanderbilt 24, Virginia Tech 27
- Sept. 7: Virginia Tech 31, Marshall 14
- Sept. 14: Virginia Tech 37, Old Dominion 17
- Sept. 21: Rutgers 26, Virginia Tech 23
- Sept. 27: No. 4 Miami 38, Virginia 34
- Oct. 5: Virginia Tech 31, Stanford 7
- Oct. 12: OPEN
- Oct. 17: Virginia Tech 42, Boston College 21
- Oct. 26: Virginia Tech 21, Georgia Tech 6
- Nov. 2: Syracuse 38, Virginia Tech 31
- Nov. 9: vs. No. 17 Clemson, 3:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)
- Nov. 16: OPEN
- Nov. 23: at Duke
- Nov. 30: vs. Virginia
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