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Virginia Tech vs Boston College

Virginia Tech visit Boston College in Week 4. The model favors Boston College by 4. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
40%
60%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#106SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#97
#71FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#88
1382EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.1359
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.-
Virginia TechBoston Collegesolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Virginia Tech lead 7-4
Virginia Tech have won the last 3
20152024
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2024
42-21
Virginia Tech
at Virginia Tech
2023
48-22
Virginia Tech
at Boston College
2022
27-10
Virginia Tech
at Virginia Tech
2021
17-3
Boston College
at Boston College
2020
40-14
Virginia Tech
at Virginia Tech
2019
35-28
Boston College
at Boston College
2018
31-21
Boston College
at Virginia Tech
2017
23-10
Virginia Tech
at Boston College
2016
49-0
Virginia Tech
at Virginia Tech
2015
26-10
Virginia Tech
at Boston College
2014
33-31
Boston College
at Virginia Tech
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Virginia Tech and Boston College play?

Week 4 of 2026, on Sep 26, 2026 at Boston College.

Who is favored?

The model projects Boston College by 4 (60% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Virginia Tech lead 7-4 over the meetings in our records.

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