<p>The California Golden Bears will travel to face the Virginia Tech Hokies in Week 9 of the 2025 regular season. The game will take place on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA. Fans can catch the action live on ESPN at 7:30 PM.</p> <p>California enters the game with a record of 5-2, including a 2-1 record on the road. On the other side, Virginia Tech has struggled this season with a 2-5 record and a 1-4 mark at home. Both teams are part of the Atlantic Coast Conference, adding an extra layer of excitement to this conference showdown.</p> <h2>California Team Preview</h2> <p>The California Golden Bears have been up and down in their recent games. They managed a 21-18 win against North Carolina, where they had 214 passing yards and 80 rushing yards. However, against Duke, they fell 45-21, despite gaining 245 passing yards.</p> <p>In their season stats, the Golden Bears' passing game ranks 50th with 1736 yards. Their rushing game has struggled, ranking 120th with 680 yards. On defense, they have a strong interception game, ranking 6th with five interceptions.</p> <p>Their key players include quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, who has thrown for 1688 yards in seven games. Running back Kendrick Raphael leads the team with 504 rushing yards. Wide receiver Jacob De Jesus has been a target, catching 46 passes for 398 yards.</p> <h2>California vs Virginia Tech Game Day Info</h2> <ul><li>Sport: NCAA Football</li><li>Teams: California Golden Bears vs. Virginia Tech Hokies</li><li>Venue: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, VA</li><li>Date: Friday, October 24, 2025</li><li>Betting Odds: California +166, Virginia Tech -200</li></ul> <h2>Virginia Tech Team Preview</h2> <p>The Virginia Tech Hokies have faced some challenges recently. They lost their last two games, falling to Georgia Tech 35-20 and Wake Forest 30-23. Despite these setbacks, the team had a strong win against North Carolina State, winning 23-21.</p> <p>On offense, the Hokies have scored 161 points this season, ranking 65th. Their passing game has accumulated 1,385 yards, placing them 93rd, while their rushing yards total 1,137, ranking 58th. Kyron Drones leads as quarterback with 1,397 passing yards and 11 touchdowns.</p> <p>The team is dealing with several injuries. Key players like Cameron Seldon and Jaden Keller are uncertain to play due to undisclosed issues. The Hokies' defense will need to step up, as they have allowed 205 points this season, ranking 112th.</p> <h2>BTB Betting Pick</h2> <p>For the spread pick, take California +4.5. California has shown a strong passing game, ranking 50th in passing yards. Their defense ranks 6th in interceptions, which could trouble Virginia Tech's 93rd ranked passing offense. The projected score is California 24, Virginia Tech 21, covering the spread.</p> <p>For the over/under, choose under 50.5. Both teams have struggled to score high points, with California averaging 166 points and Virginia Tech 161 this season. The defenses are capable, with California ranking 19th in sacks and Virginia Tech 15th. The projected total is 45 points.</p>

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