The spread is right where it should be, as both teams come in with similar situations on offense. the exception is that Virginia Tech's QB, Joshua Jackson, is a freshman. If he were in a true home game, that would be another story, but at a neutral site, I like the QB with more experience. That's WVU's Will Grier, who led Florida to a 5-0 start in 2015. I like both coaches and the direction they're going in, but in this spot I'm going with the experienced QB and taking the points.

Making his debut for the West Virginia Mountaineers is quarterback Will Grier. Grier has the attraction of SEC eyes and the fact that he was 6-0 as a starter for Florida. Coach Dana Holgorsen is known for showcasing an arsenal of prolific offensive packages. Can Grier match the skillset necessary to run Holgorsen’s offense? Not in game one against a top-notch Virginia Tech defense that has been downgraded from a point-spread perspective due to the team a redshirt freshman at quarterback in Josh Jackson.

This game renews a rivalry that has been dormant since 2005. Both teams are breaking in new QBs. The Hokies are going with a redshirt freshman in Josh Jackson, while WVU QB Will Grier has started games for the Florida Gators. However, with newbies on offense, this game will come down to defense and special teams. And for both, you can definitely count on the Hokies to come through. Lay the points.

The Mountaineers are covering 61 percent of my simulations and winning outright 55 percent of the time. They're coming off a 10-3 season and I don't think they'll miss a beat behind QB Will Grier, who transferred from Florida. West Virginia returns three of its top four rushers. I have a bit less confidence in Virginia Tech redshirt freshman QB Josh Jackson, as the Hokies lost two of their top wideouts. Take the points in what will be an entertaining, close game.