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Virginia Tech football: Hokies open as slight underdogs at Clemson

Virginia Tech enters its upcoming road contest against Clemson following a 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech that improved the Hokies to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in conference play. While the team has suffered two losses, they remain within striking distance of an undefeated record based on narrow margins in their defeats.

Head coach James Franklin seeks a signature win in his debut season as his squad prepares to face a 4-2 Clemson team that holds a 2-1 record against ACC opponents.

Oddsmakers have installed the Tigers as 2.5-point favorites for the matchup, with the over/under line set at 49.5 points. Clemson has secured wins against Charleston Southern, California, North Carolina, and Georgia Southern, though they struggled in losses to Miami and LSU.

The betting markets suggest the home-field advantage is the primary factor separating the two programs in this closely contested game.

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