Virginia Tech heads into Saturday’s ACC opener in Chestnut Hill with a chance to move to 4-0, and the weather is already looming over the matchup. Kickoff is set for 12 p.m. ET on the ACC Network, with a nor’easter expected to bring rain, heavy wind and a messy game script.
That forecast has the staff leaning toward a Hokies win, even if the conditions keep things tighter than usual. The common thread: Virginia Tech has looked like the better team through three games, and Boston College has not exactly inspired confidence after struggling to put away Maine.
Lucas Boyd sees Virginia Tech’s hot start rolling on, even with the elements and some injury uncertainty up front. He expects the Hokies to lean on the run early and believes the weather could keep Boston College closer than expected, but not close enough to threaten the result.
Final score prediction: Virginia Tech 31, Boston College 12
Jackson Caudell is also taking Virginia Tech, pointing to the gap between the two teams and Boston College’s uneven showing last week. In his view, the Hokies have been improving each week and should head into next week’s game against Pitt with momentum.
Final score prediction: Virginia Tech 21, Boston College 7
James Duncan framed the game as a battle against the elements as much as the opponent. He noted Virginia Tech’s 152 points through three games and said the weather could blunt the passing game, including tight end Luke Reynolds and his 25 catches, 265 yards and four touchdowns. Even so, he doesn’t see Boston College taking advantage, especially against a run defense allowing 1.93 yards per carry.
Final score prediction: Virginia Tech 28, Boston College 10
Thomas Hughes expects Virginia Tech to handle the weather better than Boston College, even if the rain complicates an offense that has leaned on Ethan Grunkemeyer through the air. He said the Hokies’ defensive front should make the difference, while Mason McKenzie’s mobility could create some problems for Virginia Tech. Still, he believes the Eagles’ inconsistency and the wet conditions will make it tough for them to sustain drives.
Final score prediction: Virginia Tech 28, Boston College 14
Kaden Reinhard also pointed to the rain as a factor, saying it could slow Grunkemeyer and the Hokies offense and put more pressure on the ground game. He noted that Boston College’s defense has six interceptions this season, including two from sophomore linebacker Anthony Palano against Rutgers, and that McKenzie brings a dual-threat element for the Eagles while also having thrown five interceptions in 2026.
Final score prediction: Virginia Tech 26, Boston College 12
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