Tech’s sputtering offense (19.1 points per game) and State’s loss of standout QB Devin Leary for the season have deflated the total to an ultralow 39 points. That makes a spot of nearly two touchdowns outsized in value. Extra practice time with the midweek game helps Leary’s replacement, but the Hokies defense has been decent given all the time it spends on the field. If the combined points scored winds up around the listed total, Virginia Tech can cover by scoring 14 points. Surely, right? I'm on the Hokies.