Virginia Tech vs. Middle Tennessee College Football Odds, Plays and Insights


Check out odds, insights and more in our betting preview for the Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders college football matchup on September 11, 2021.

Sep 3, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels defensive back Ja'Qurious Conley (0) and defensive back Trey Morrison (4) stop the run of Virginia Tech Hokies running back Raheem Blackshear (5) during the second quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

The Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders (1-0) are overwhelming 20-point underdogs on Saturday, September 11, 2021 against the Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0). The game's over/under is 54.5.

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Odds for Virginia Tech vs. Middle Tennessee

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Over/Under Insights

  • The combined points per game average of the two teams, 67, is 12.5 points above Saturday's over/under.
  • These two squads combine to surrender 25 points per game, 29.5 fewer than this contest's over/under.
  • The average total in Hokies games this season is 66.0, 11.5 points more than Saturday's over/under of 54.5.

Virginia Tech Stats and Trends

  • Last time out, the Hokies beat the North Carolina Tar Heels, 17-10. The Hokies covered the spread as 5.5-point underdogs.
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  • The teams combined to go under the 66-point over/under.
  • This year, the Hokies score just 2.0 more points per game (17.0) than the Blue Raiders give up (15.0).
  • The Hokies average 22.0 more yards per game (296.0) than the Blue Raiders allow per matchup (274.0).
  • The Hokies have turned the ball over two times this season, two fewer than the Blue Raiders have forced (4).

Middle Tennessee Stats and Trends

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  • The Blue Raiders rack up 40.0 more points per game (50.0) than the Hokies allow (10.0).
  • The Blue Raiders collect just 12.0 fewer yards per game (342.0) than the Hokies allow per outing (354.0).
  • The Blue Raiders have turned the ball over zero times, three fewer times than the Hokies have forced turnovers (3).

Virginia Tech Top Players

  • Braxton Burmeister has thrown for 169 yards while completing 63.2% of his passes (12-of-19), with one touchdown and one interception this year (169.0 yards per game). He's also carried the ball nine times for 42 yards and one touchdown, averaging 42.0 yards per game.
  • Jalen Holston has picked up a team-high 49 rushing yards (49.0 yards per game).
  • Raheem Blackshear has three catches, leading his team with 66 yards (66.0 ypg) this season.
  • Tre Turner has also contributed with four receptions for 64 yards.
  • James Mitchell has 36 receiving yards on three receptions, with one touchdown, averaging 36.0 yards per game.

Middle Tennessee Top Players

  • Bailey Hockman has passed for 215 yards while completing 77.3% of his throws (17-of-22), with three touchdowns and zero interceptions (215.0 yards per game).
  • Frank Peasant has taken five attempts for a team-leading 27 rushing yards (27.0 yards per game).
  • So far this year Brad Anderson has rushed for 25 yards on three carries (25.0 ypg).
  • Jaylin Lane has grabbed four passes for a team-high 91 yards while scoring one touchdown. He averages 91.0 yards per game.
  • CJ Windham has also added five catches for 46 yards and one touchdown this year. He averages 46.0 receiving yards per game.
  • This season DJ England-Chisolm has caught two passes for 42 yards and one touchdown, averaging 42.0 receiving yards per game.

Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders Game Info

  • Game Day: Saturday, September 11, 2021
  • Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
  • TV Channel: ACC Network Extra
  • Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
  • Stadium: Lane Stadium