One of the biggest games of the college football betting weekend takes place a couple of days early on Thursday night as #8 Virginia Tech hosts #2 Boston College. The Eagles are now #2 in the BCS standings while the Hokies are ranked 8th. Boston College is led by quarterback Matt Ryan who is now a Heisman Trophy candidate. He threw two touchdowns against Notre Dame two weeks ago in the Eagles 27-14 win. He is now 21-4 as a starter. Ryan has completed 63 percent of his passes for 2,148 yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions. SBG Global reports that early betting has the public taking Virginia Tech at Home.

Virginia Tech may have a very difficult time moving the ball against Boston College. The Eagles have the best rushing defense in the nation, allowing 46.4 yards per game. Virginia Tech has also been good on defense allowing an ACC low 112 points. The offense has been better of late for the Hokies with quarterbacks Taylor and Glennon. Taylor is listed as a game time decision on Thursday. Glennon was sacked three times last season by BC as the Eagles got the win. Boston College has won two of the last three against Virginia Tech although the Hokies lead the all-time series 9-4.