West Virginia vs. Virginia Tech: Preview, predictions, TV schedule and more

BLACKSBURG, VA - NOVEMBER 26: Head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies Justin Fuente reacts to his ice bath following the victory against the Virginia Cavaliers at Lane Stadium on November 26, 2016 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Virginia 52-10. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) /

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LANDOVER, MD – SEPTEMBER 18: (EDITORS NOTE: Image is a digital panoramic composite.) A general view prior to the game between the Dallas Cowboys and the Washington Redskins at FedExField on September 18, 2016 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Lance King/Getty Images) /

TV Info/Betting Odds

College football fans will undoubtedly be glued to the rare Sunday night matchup before the NFL takes over next week. Full details for the clash between Virginia Tech and West Virginia are below.

Date: Sunday, September 3

Game Time: 7:30 p.m. ET

Location: Landover, MD

Stadium: FedExField

TV Info: ABC

Live Stream: WatchESPN

As expected between a neutral site game between two teams right next to each other in the preseason rankings, Las Vegas is projecting a close game. SportsbookReview.com currently pegs the Hokies as the -4 favorite against the Mountaineers, likely due to their superior defensive play despite all the losses on the other side of the ball. Still, oddsmakers clearly respect the combination of West Virginia’s lethal backfield and the flashy transfer name in Grier enough to keep Virginia Tech as a one-score favorite.

While it seems strange for a game between Fuente and Dana Holgorsen, Sunday’s game could be a low-scoring affair. The opening over/under was set at 53 points, reflecting the inexperienced quarterback play, so-so offensive lines, and thin wide receiver depth for both rosters. West Virginia lost the vast majority of its defensive production from a solid unit a year ago, but could still find success against a Hokies offense that has plenty of question marks.

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