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Predictions, Insider Picks, Analysis as Clemson Tigers Travel to Virginia Tech
The Clemson Tigers are in desperation mode when they face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday in their next-to-last ACC game of 2024.
Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. eastern at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., with the game to be broadcast on ESPN.
The No. 19 Tigers (6-2, 5-1 in ACC) are now a game back of both Miami and SMU in the ACC standings. And, if you’re paying attention to ACC tiebreakers, you know they do not favor Clemson at all.
The Tigers must win their remaining two ACC games and then either Miami or SMU must lose two of their remaining three league games. The three teams don’t play each other and the Tigers lose in the common opponents tiebreaker.
Virginia Tech (5-4, 3-2) is one win away from bowl eligibility, but the Hokies are basically out of the conference championship game. Watch the status of quarterback Kyron Drones. He’s questionable leading up to kickoff.
So who wins? Here is the All Clemson staff’s predictions for the game.
Clemson 28, Virginia Tech 24
It’s not going to be an easy game for the Tigers. Frankly, it’s not going to be easy the rest of the way. They not only have to win these last two ACC games, but the Tigers really need to win the remaining four games to finish 10-2 and enhance their credentials as much as possible to entice the College Football Playoff committee to take them as an at-large. Frankly, I think their chances to reach the ACC title game are toast. Yes, there is math that gets the Tigers there. But I just don’t see both Miami and SMU losing two league games, which is what the Tigers need. As for the game, I don’t see Clemson laying two eggs in a row on offense. But watch that Clemson run defense. It struggled against Louisville and the Hokies can absolutely exploit that weakness if it’s not shored up.
Clemson 27, Virginia Tech 24
The Tigers bounced back nicely after their loss in the season opener against the Georgia Bulldogs. I expect them to do the same this Saturday at Lane Stadium. After falling to Louisville, the team is no longer in the driver’s seat when controlling their spot in either the ACC title game or the College Football Playoff. The Tigers will undoubtedly need some help ahead, but that won’t matter in the slightest unless they keep winning. Cade Klubnik, who showed signs of regression last week, should also have a bounce-back game against the Hokies. Much like Memorial Stadium, Clemson is heading into a challenging atmosphere. It will be close, but ultimately, the Tigers will keep their postseason hopes alive.
Clemson 31, Virginia Tech 24
The Tigers got a taste of their own blood again last week and will be looking to bounce back with a solid week against the Hokies. Unfortunately for them, this is a gritty Virginia Tech team that can run the ball well and could spell some troubles for Clemson. While it won’t be easy, the Tigers should still be able to pull out the victory.
(WSET) — Virginia State Police has issued a senior alert on behalf of the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday.
According to VSP, the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Gregory Dale Jordan.
VSP describes Jordan as white, sex: male, age: 63 years old, height: 6’0”, weight: 210 lbs., with green eyes and white hair.
According to VSP, Jordan was last seen on Wednesday on Sunburst Road in Campbell County. His clothing description is unknown. He has a long white beard. He is believed to be on foot.
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The missing senior suffers from a cognitive impairment, and the disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety, as determined by the investigating agency, VSP said.
You’re asked to contact the Campbell County Sheriff’s Office [24/7 dispatch] with any information regarding their whereabouts at (434) 332-9574, VSP said.
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West Virginia commit announces decision by blasting ‘Country Roads,’ lighting a couch on fire
A big moment in any student-athlete’s career is announcing what school they’re committing to, and I don’t think you’re going to find an announcement better than one we’ve got coming from one of the newest West Virginia Mountaineers.
What’s that smell? It… it smells like a couch burning to the sounds of the Mountaineers’ beloved John Denver “Take Me Home, Country Roads.”
You bet your sweet a– that’s what it is.
There’s a growing chance that any recruit who lights a couch on fire is going to end up wearing one of these. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Ethan Lawson is a 6’6″, 300-lb offensive lineman and part of the 2027 recruiting class.
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According to Sport Illustrated he has fielded offers from a bunch of programs including Appalachian State, Liberty, Air Force, Army, Navy, Duke, Wake Forest, UConn and more.
But, they all missed out because Lawson posted his decision on X, and well… I think he was always West Virginia material.
Bobcat Goldthwait was burning couches on camera before it was cool.
But, alright, there’s no doubt about it: someone is about to sell some jerseys.
ZERO BS. JUST DAKICH. TAKE THE DON’T @ ME PODCAST ON THE ROAD. DOWNLOAD NOW!
And if there’s not a furniture store in Morgantown that brings in Lawson and fellow offensive line recruit Kevin Brown (who also lit a couch on fire because that’s becoming a thing) for an ad, then… then, well, I don’t know what, but it would be quite the missed opportunity.
It’s early, but Rich Rodriguez’s West Virginia Mountaineers lead college football in recruits burning couches. (Ben Queen-Imagn Images)
Hey, like it or not, sometimes in the age of NIL it can be a popularity contest. If fans like you, it could mean greater visibility and more lucrative deals. Perhaps that was the mission here, and we all know it worked.
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I refuse to believe any Mountaineers fans saw that video, heard the song and then didn’t reflexively raise a beer (even if they didn’t realize they were drinking one and say, “Hell yeah, brother.”)
We’ll see if the sort of thing translates onto the field, but even if it doesn’t, I feel like there’s money to be made making appearances and lighting furniture on fire at frat parties.
BRISTOL, Va. (WCYB) — Crews put out a house fire in Bristol, Virginia, on Wednesday morning, according to officials.
The Bristol, Virginia Fire Department was dispatched at 3:09 a.m. for the fire in the 900 block of Vermont Avenue. The house was unoccupied at the time fire crews arrived on the scene.
Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames in the front of the house. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire under challenging conditions. The fire scene remains active and an investigation is underway. No injuries have been reported.
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