Virginia Tech enters its first season under head coach James Franklin at 5-2 overall and 2-2 in the ACC after a 34-24 home win over Georgia Tech that ended a two-game skid. Transfer quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has anchored a pass-heavy attack averaging over 37 points per game, supported by productive transfers at wide receiver and running back, though offensive line injuries have limited rushing consistency. The remaining schedule features three tough road contests against Clemson, ranked SMU, and Miami, plus winnable home games versus Stanford and rival Virginia. Multiple depth-chart absences on the offensive line and defense add uncertainty to the final five games and the implied probability reflected in the win-total market.