DraftKings · as of July 8, 2026
Virginia Tech defeated Wofford 38–6 in a dominant performance. Wofford covered by 2.5; Game went Under by 7.5. The market closed at Virginia Tech -34.5 and the Blue Chip model made it Virginia Tech -28.3 - a gap of 6.2 points toward Wofford, of which 5.5 points were beyond the model's measured factors. That was an information gap - the market pricing something the model does not carry - rather than a measured edge.
Virginia Tech rolled to a 38-6 win over FCS Wofford, with Kyron Drones throwing for 307 yards and two touchdowns and rushing for two more. The Hokies gained a season-high 461 yards, showing offensive improvement in their first game after firing head coach Brent Pry.
Up to 12 Virginia Tech players missed the game, including starters Caleb Woodson, Caleb Brown, and Quentin Reddish, likely due to the transfer portal opening after the coaching change. This could impact depth and continuity moving forward.
Drones completed 27 of 32 passes (84.4%) and spread the ball to 11 different receivers, demonstrating improved decision-making and accuracy. His dual-threat ability (two rushing TDs) adds a dynamic element to the offense.
The Hokies held Wofford to just 141 total yards and forced an interception, but the competition level was low. The defense will face a much tougher test in conference play.
Virginia Tech opens conference play on the road against NC State next week. The Hokies will need to build on this win and address roster uncertainty to compete against a Power 4 opponent.
At kickoff, conditions at Lane Stadium were Partly cloudy, 75°F with winds of 10 mph. Weather is not expected to be a meaningful factor in this game. Historical weather data for this game is preserved in the panel alongside. Weather data is sourced from WeatherAPI.com.
Partly cloudy
75°F
| Measure | WoffordAway | Virginia TechHome |
|---|---|---|
| This week | 177 miles | 0 miles |
| Last week | Bye week | Home game |
| Season total | 177 miles | 656 miles |
| Body clock | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Rest | 7 days | 7 days |
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