Virginia vs Wake Forest Prediction, Game Preview, and Betting Lines

Neither team can afford a loss.

They’re both expected to struggle through tough ACC seasons, but they should both be far better than 2023. Each one looked great against FCS teams last week, and now comes the real test.

Wake Forest pushed past North Carolina A&T 45-13, Virginia rumbled by Richmond 34-13, and very quietly, these two should be one of the better under-the-radar games of the weekend.

Virginia vs Wake Forest Preview

Virginia vs Wake Forest How to Watch
Date: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Game Time: 7:00 :30 pm ET
Venue: Allegacy Federal Credit Union Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
How to Watch: ESPN2
Wake Forest (1-0), Virginia (1-0)
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Why Virginia Will Win

The Cavaliers might have found their quarterback.

This was an issue throughout last season - injuries had something to do with that - but Anthony Colandrea looked great against Richmond throwing for almost 300 yards with two scores without any mistakes.

The passing game will be more efficient, this should be the best defense yet under Tony Elliott, and …

Why Wake Forest Will Win

The Demon Deacons might have found their quarterback.

It’s been a struggle since losing Sam Hartman to Notre Dame, and now transfer Hank Bachmeier should be the main man who can crank the O back up.

It was only against NC A&T, but he was solid, threw three touchdown passes, and the line did a great job pushing for the combination of Demand Claiborne and Tate Carney.

Virginia might have an improved defense, but it’s about to get tested by the Wake Forest deep shots, and …

Virginia vs Wake Forest: Who Will Win

At home, Wake Forest will find the balance to keep pushing through in the second half.

Virginia didn’t screw up against Richmond, and the running game will be decent, but the passing attack won’t be as productive. It’ll be a battle back and forth, but Bachmeier will take over with one big deep play to finally change the momentum.

Virginia vs Wake Forest Prediction, Betting Lines

Wake Forest 31, Virginia 27
Line: Wake Forest -1, o/u: 55.5
ATS Confidence out of 5: 1.5
Virginia vs Wake Forest Must See Rating: 3

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