The South Carolina Gamecocks will play against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Sunday, August 31, 2025. This game will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA, with a kickoff time of 3:00 PM. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN during Week 1 of the 2025 Regular Season. South Carolina is ranked #13 in both the AP and Coaches Polls, while Virginia Tech comes off a 6-7 season. The Gamecocks ended last season with a 9-4 record, including a 5-3 conference record.

South Carolina vs. Virginia Tech Betting Prediction

• Money Line Prediction: South Carolina -300. South Carolina is ranked #13 and had a strong 9-4 record last season. Virginia Tech struggled with a 6-7 record and has not won as an underdog.
• Over/Under Prediction: Under 49.5. Virginia Tech’s games often stayed under when totals were 50 or more, and South Carolina’s defense ranked well last season.

Team Trends

• South Carolina Gamecocks are ranked #13 in both the AP and Coaches Poll.
• Virginia Tech Hokies had a home record of 4-3 last season.
• South Carolina’s defense ranked 9th in sacks with 41 last season.
• Virginia Tech’s defense recovered 10 fumbles, ranking 6th last season.
• The game will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, GA.

South Carolina vs Virginia Tech Preview

The South Carolina Gamecocks are ready to start their 2025 season ranked #13 in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They finished last season with a 9-4 record, showing strong performance in the Southeastern Conference. The Gamecocks will play away from their home at Williams-Brice Stadium, aiming to begin this season with a win.

On the other side, the Virginia Tech Hokies are coming off a 6-7 season. They had a mixed record at home and on the road, with a 4-4 conference record. Playing at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium gives them a chance to improve and start fresh in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Both teams are eager to set the tone for the season in this Week 1 game.

Virginia Tech Hokies: Team Overview

The Virginia Tech Hokies play in the Atlantic Coast Conference. Their home games are held at Lane Stadium. Last season, they finished with a 6-7 record, with a 4-3 record at home.

Kyron Drones stands out as a key player for the Hokies, with 1,562 passing yards and 10 touchdowns in 9 games. Bhayshul Tuten has been a strong performer, rushing for 1,158 yards and scoring 15 touchdowns in 12 games. On defense, the team recorded 37 sacks, ranking them 13th.

The Hokies scored 366 points last season, ranking 49th in points for. They allowed 297 points, placing them 81st in points against. Their straight-up record as a favorite was 6-2, while they went 5-1 against the spread in home games.

South Carolina Gamecocks: Road Warriors in the SEC

South Carolina Gamecocks are ranked 13th in both the AP and Coaches Polls. They compete in the Southeastern Conference. Their home games take place at Williams-Brice Stadium.

Last season, South Carolina finished with a 9-4 record. They had a strong performance at home with a 5-2 record and did well on the road at 4-2. They scored 396 points, ranking 38th in points for.

LaNorris Sellers is a top quarterback with 2,534 passing yards and 18 touchdowns in 13 games. Raheim Sanders leads the running backs with 881 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns. Joshua Simon is a key tight end with 519 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns.

Final Betting Pick

South Carolina is favored with a money line of -300. This is because they are ranked #13 and had a strong 9-4 record last season. Their defense was solid, ranking 56th in points against and 9th in sacks. South Carolina also performed well on the road with a 4-2 record.

The over/under is set at 49.5, and the prediction is for the total to go under. South Carolina’s defense is strong, and Virginia Tech’s games often stayed under when totals were 50 or more. Virginia Tech’s offense ranked 49th in points for, which might not be enough against South Carolina’s defense. Virginia Tech also struggled as an underdog, going 0-2 straight up.

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