Virginia Tech to face Clemson in ACC football matchup

The Virginia Tech Hokies (5-2, 2-2 ACC) are set to travel to Clemson, South Carolina, for a prime-time Saturday night game at Memorial Stadium. This marks the Hokies' first visit to Death Valley in 14 years.

Virginia Tech, led by head coach James Franklin, enters the matchup following a victory over Georgia Tech. The Hokies feature a strong defense, ranking 10th nationally in run defense, though they face challenges with pass protection. Clemson (4-2, 2-1 ACC) enters the game after a win against Charleston Southern. While the Tigers have struggled against top-tier opponents like LSU and Miami, they maintain a strong home advantage and a winning streak in the series against Virginia Tech dating back to 2011.

Key storylines include Clemson's offensive line performance and the availability of players. Clemson true freshman wide receiver Gordon Sellars III has been ruled out due to a concussion. For Virginia Tech, the performance of quarterback Ethan Grunkmeyer and the offensive line will be critical against Clemson's top-20 ranked pass defense.