Virginia Tech at Clemson
Virginia Tech at Clemson kicks off Saturday, Oct 24 at 7 PM EDT on ESPN. Clemson is favored by 2.5. The Gotta See It Meter calls it worth having on: 29 of 100 (I'll Bite), mostly on power-conference matchup and where it's on.
- Date
- Saturday, Oct 24, 2026
- Kickoff
- TV
- ESPN · Cable · ESPN app
- Venue
- Memorial Stadium
- City
- Clemson, SC
- Week
- Week 8
- Conference game
- Yes
- Line
- Clemson −2.5 · O/U 49.5
- Forecast
- 59°F · wind 5 mph · 0% precipitation
I'll Bite
Va. Tech5–2
Wvs VMI73–3
Wvs Old Dominion44–21
Wat Maryland35–26
Wat Boston Col.21–14
Lvs Pittsburgh33–35
Lat California20–25
Wvs Georgia Tech34–24
at Clemson
Nothing since.
Clemson4–2
Lat LSU10–51
Wvs Ga. Southern22–7
Wvs N. Carolina28–20
Wat California24–10
Lvs Miami (FL)13–41
Wvs Charleston Southern37–0
vs Va. Tech
Nothing since.
What to expect
These two combine for 59.5 points a game and Va. Tech plays fast — 74.6 snaps a game, 9th nationally. Vegas set the total at 49.5. The last 5 meetings have averaged a 17.4-point margin.
Blowout riskNah
PaceSpeed LimitVa. Tech Supersonic · Clemson Speed Limit
SeriesCall 911avg margin 17.4 over 5 meetings
The matchup
season averages · national rank in FBS below each · the fuller bar leads · through Week 7
| Virginia Tech | Clemson | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 37.122nd | 22.3107th | |
| Points allowed | 21.146th | 21.549th | |
| Yards per play | 6.153rd | 4.8124th | |
| Yards allowed per play | 5.257th | 5.048th | |
| Plays per game | 74.69th | 70.341st | |
| Turnover margin | -4111th | -4111th | |
| 3rd down conversion | 41.0%69th | 33.3%118th |
More stats +11
| Virginia Tech | Clemson | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rushing yards per game | 149.784th | 152.875th | |
| Passing yards per game | 301.611th | 187.8111th | |
| QB completion rate | 73.0%3rd | 63.5%72nd | |
| QB yards per attempt | 8.728th | 5.9132nd | |
| O-line rank | 105thline yards · sack rate | 108thline yards · sack rate | |
| D-line rank | 1ststuff rate · havoc | 61ststuff rate · havoc | |
| Sacks | 225th | 1453rd | |
| Interceptions | 2115th | 472nd | |
| Forced fumbles | 438th | 359th | |
| Penalties per game | 7.087th | 7.293rd | |
| Time of possession | 32:1230th | 29:1689th |
The series
Clemson leads 5–0 over the last 5
| Year | Result | Margin |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clemson 24–14 | 10 |
| 2020 | Clemson 45–10 | 35 |
| 2017 | Clemson 31–17 | 14 |
| 2016 | Clemson 42–35 | 7 |
| 2012 | Clemson 38–17 | 21 |
How to watch
| Network | ESPN |
|---|---|
| Stream | Cable · ESPN app |
| Kickoff | 7 PM EDT |
| Where | Memorial Stadium, Clemson, SC |
What the Meter sees
| Power-conference matchupTwo of the big four on the same field — the bump, plus the floor every power-conference team carries | +14.0 |
|---|---|
| Where it's onESPN — a network puts its best games where everyone can find them | +6.0 |
| Conference gameLeague standings are on the line | +5.0 |
| Vegas says it's closeClosing spread of 2.5 — the tighter the number, the bigger the bump | +3.5 |
| Gotta See It Meter™ | 29 |
Still Ball0–5Worth a Flip6–17I'll Bite18–33Ready to Rumble34–59Thunderdome60–99Maximum100
Quick answers
- What time does Virginia Tech vs Clemson start?
- Saturday, Oct 24 at 7 PM EDT.
- What channel is Virginia Tech vs Clemson on?
- ESPN.
- How can I stream Virginia Tech vs Clemson?
- Streaming on ESPN app.
- Who is favored in Virginia Tech vs Clemson?
- Clemson by 2.5. The total is 49.5.
- Where is Virginia Tech vs Clemson played?
- Memorial Stadium in Clemson, SC.