Virginia Tech could be down to its little-used third-string QB for this rivalry matchup. Redshirt freshman Pop Watson, who has never started, completed fewer than 50 percent of attempts in his only meaningful playing time. The spread is influenced by Tech's dominance: 18 straight-up wins in the last 19 meets. However, this is hardly a vintage Hokies team. The Cavaliers have emerged from a gauntlet in which they met four top 20 opponents in the past five outings. Tech, which has fallen three straight times, is a welcome relief.