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Through 3 Quarters
Down six at the end of last quarter, the Liberty Flames have now snagged the lead. a win is still up for grabs for either squad after three quarters, but the Flames are up 21-20 over the Virginia Tech Hokies
QB Malik Willis has led the way so far for Liberty, as he has passed for two TDs and 149 yards on 20 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 75 yards. Virginia Tech has been led by QB Hendon Hooker, who so far has passed for one TD and 139 yards on 18 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 114 yards.
Despite being ahead, this is tied with the least points Liberty has had yet this season going into the fourth quarter.
Who's Playing
No. 25 Liberty @ Virginia Tech
Current Records: Liberty 6-0; Virginia Tech 4-2
What to Know
The Liberty Flames have had a week off and are no doubt ready to get back on the field. They will head out on the road to face off against the Virginia Tech Hokies at noon ET Saturday at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field. Liberty is currently enjoying a perfect season and is looking to extend their dominance.
The Flames made easy work of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles two weeks ago and carried off a 56-35 win. QB Malik Willis was a one-man wrecking crew for Liberty, passing for six TDs and 345 yards on 31 attempts in addition to rushing for one TD and 97 yards. That was the first 300+ yard effort for Willis this season.
Meanwhile, Virginia Tech was able to grind out a solid victory over the Louisville Cardinals last week, winning 42-35. Virginia Tech's QB Hendon Hooker did his thing and accumulated 183 passing yards in addition to rushing for three TDs and 68 yards. Hooker ended the game strong with a streak of ten complete passes.
Liberty is the clear underdog, so they're hoping it's the size of the fight that determines this one. Those who got lucky with them against the spread two weeks ago might want to hold off on placing bets this time since the team has yet to string together back-to-back wins against the spread.
Their wins bumped the Flames to 6-0 and the Hokies to 4-2. Liberty has been dynamite on the offensive side of the ball, averaging 38 points per game. We'll see if Virginia Tech can find some way to disarm them.
How To Watch
- When: Saturday at 12 p.m. ET
- Where: Lane Stadium/Worsham Field -- Blacksburg, Virginia
- TV: ACC Network
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Ticket Cost: $53.96
Odds
The Hokies are a big 16.5-point favorite against the Flames, according to the latest college football odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hokies as a 15.5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -110
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Series History
Virginia Tech won the only game these two teams have played in the last six years.
- Sep 03, 2016 - Virginia Tech 36 vs. Liberty 13
