Line: Virginia Tech by 4.
Series Record: Tied 1-1.
Last Meeting: 2008, Virginia Tech 35, Nebraska 30
What’s at Stake
The Huskers desperately need a road win over a ranked opponent for credibility’s sake. Virginia Tech’s national title hopes might have died with its season-opening loss to Alabama. If the Hokies don’t win here, the only way they get to a BCS game is by winning the ACC.
Key Matchup
Virginia Tech QB Tyrod Taylor vs. Nebraska’s defense. Everyone knows Taylor can hurt you with his legs. Nebraska found out last year that he can hurt you with the pass, too. If the Huskers’ young linebackers aren’t up to the task, it could be a long night.
Players to Watch
Virginia Tech: RBs Ryan Williams and David Wilson combined for 329 yards and 4 TDs last week against Marshall. But the yards won’t come as easily against Nebraska.
Nebraska: QB Zac Lee. It’s the first road start for Lee, and it comes at one of the most hostile venues for visiting teams. Lee has been fantastic through two games, but those were against Sun Belt Conference teams.
Facts & Figures
Nebraska’s hasn’t beaten a top-15 team on the road in nine games since winning at Washington in 1997. The Huskers are 1-20 against Top 20 foes since beating Oklahoma in 2001. … Lee is completing 74 percent of his passes and has thrown for six TDs … Williams’ five touchdowns are the most by a Tech freshman over the first two games since Tommie Edwards scored six in the first two games in 1993 … Virginia Tech has won 31 straight non-conference home games.
