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SMU Hosts Virginia Tech in ACC Week 10 Clash

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SMU Hosts Virginia Tech in ACC Week 10 Clash

The ACC begins its Week 10 slate with a Friday night matchup as the SMU Mustangs host the Virginia Tech Hokies at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. SMU enters the game with a 6‑2 overall record and a 4‑2 mark in the ACC after an upset loss at Syracuse, still keeping a chance for an ACC Championship berth. Virginia Tech, also 6‑2 overall and 3‑2 in the conference, comes off a bye week and a two‑game winning streak. This is the first meeting between the two teams in fifty years under the new ACC alignment. SMU is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under is set at 56.5. The SportsLine Projection Model, which has an 80‑77 record on top‑rated college football picks this season, has simulated the game 10,000 times. It projects an under on the total and indicates that one side of the spread will hit in 60% of simulations. The model’s results are available through SportsLine’s membership platform.

Frequently asked questions

What is SMU's record before the game?

SMU enters the game with a 6‑2 overall record and a 4‑2 mark in the ACC.

What is Virginia Tech's record before the game?

Virginia Tech is 6‑2 overall and 3‑2 in the conference.

How many times did SportsLine simulate the game?

The SportsLine Projection Model has simulated the game 10,000 times.

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