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This Boise State vs. Virginia Tech free College Football pick is courtesy of Pregame.com.
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The Virginia Tech Hokies and the Boise St. Broncos meet up for a pivotal non-conference game with National Championship implications. For Boise St, this will be the only game where they aren't favored by double digits, a clear indication that this game will ultimately define their season. The Hokies start off the year ranked #10 in the nation, so they have their own lofty expectations for the season. Boise St. is favored by 1.5 points tonight, with a total of 50.5 points expected. This Labor Day clash will be televised on ESPN at 8:00 EDT.
Watching this Virginia Tech team this year, you will quickly realize this isn't your father's Hokies. This years edition of the Hokies are explosive on offense, and likely to be a bit shaky on defense and on special teams. Virginia Tech is very young and inexperienced with these units, so they are likely to lean on their offense and experienced skill players to lead them to the promise land. Virginia Tech has a relatively easy schedule to start the year, with only 2 true road games in their first 9 games overall. QB Tyrod Taylor is the unquestioned leader of this offense, as he made great strides last year with his ability to manage a game. Proof of this in his passing efficiency, as he led the ACC in this category. Taylor threw 13 TD's against only 5 INT's last year, to go along with his running ability that makes him so elusive and dangerous. Despite an ACC best 15.6 PPG allowed last year, the Hokies defense is in a bit of a rebuilding mode. This coming year will prove whether the system makes the players or if the players make the system.
The Hokies are 4-9 ATS in their last 13 games in September. The Over is 4-1 in the Hokies last 5 neutral site games.
Boise St. finally has a legitimate chance of winning the BCS National Championship. That statement isn't made to disrespect any past edition of the Broncos, as they simply started the season behind too many other teams. This year, Boise St. is starting the season ranked #3 in the country, so they only have to pass 1 other team to play for the National Championship. The Broncos toughest game is today, as this is the only game this year that will feature a single digit spread for the Broncos. 22 of 24 starters are back from last year's team that ultimately went undefeated. QB Kellen Moore is a legitamte Heisman candidate, after finishing 7th in the voting last year. Moore finished 2nd in the country in pass efficiency last year at 161.65, including 39 TD passes against only 3 INT's. Moore will be throwing to all conference receivers Austin Pettis and Titus Young, both seniors who totaled double digit TD's last year. Defensively, this unit only lost 1 significant contributor from last season's overlooked defense. Coach Chris Peterson has had several months to prepare for Virginia Tech, so you know he has some trick plays at his disposal. Peterson is 49-4 SU since taking over as head coach of the Broncos.
The Broncos are 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games in September. The Under is 6-1 in the Broncos last 7 non-conference games.
Pregame.com projects the final score to be 24-21 in favor of the Boise St. Broncos. The Under 50.5 is the Total of the Day!
