Believe it or not, we actually get a conference game to start out the CFB season in Week 0! NC State heads to Charlottesville to face Virginia in some ACC action on Saturday afternoon. Although the matchup was initially set to take place in Rio de Janeiro, it was moved to Scott Stadium, which should give the Cavaliers a significant advantage as they kick off their season at home.

Obviously, both teams have some questions as they start their first game. Virginia's mix of experience on offense, the benefit of playing at home, and a solid defense should be enough to win the game. But NC State is a tough team to open up the season with, especially with quarterback C.J. Bailey back and ready to pull off an upset. So, which side do our NC State vs. Virginia picks have coming out on top?

NC State vs. Virginia Predictions for CFB Week 0, Saturday, 8/29

The main issue with making NC State vs. Virginia predictions for Week 0 is that we don't have enough information. Neither NC State nor Virginia has played a game yet, so it's hard to be sure about how they’ll perform. This is especially true for Virginia, which has a litany of new players on offense. However, we believe the Cavaliers will have the advantage playing at home.

The venue change is a big plus for Virginia, as the game was initially set to happen in Brazil, which would have made it neutral territory. Now that it's in Charlottesville, the Cavaliers get to kick off their season in front of their home fans, which can really boost their energy.

NC State vs. Virginia Spread Pick: Cavaliers -3.5 (-120 at FanDuel Sportsbook)

Virginia has a lot to prove this season after coming so close to winning the ACC last year, eager to show they’re serious contenders and not just a one-year wonder. This game is especially important because it could impact the ACC standings even before September starts.

NC State won’t be an easy opponent with quarterback C.J. Bailey returning. Last season, he threw for over 3,100 yards and 25 touchdowns, plus he can run, making him a real threat. In their last matchup, Bailey played well, leading NC State to a narrow victory, but this time, things could be different.

Virginia has made some interesting changes to their roster, bringing in new talent like quarterback Beau Pribula from Missouri and Eli Holstein from Pitt, along with running back Jekail Middlebrook and several new receivers. While there are still some chemistry questions about the offense, these new players give Virginia more options than they had last year.

Pribula is set to start, and while there are some worries about his consistency, there’s enough potential for Virginia to have a strong offensive showing at home. Additionally, Virginia's defense is expected to perform well, as they have a slew of returning players from last season, which is key for early-season games like this.

NC State is definitely a strong team, especially with one of the top signal callers in the ACC and a solid track record against Virginia, having won six out of their last seven meetings, including a close game last year. However, this matchup feels different. Virginia, playing at home with a veteran defense and fresh incoming offensive talent, narrowly missed out on an ACC championship last season. This season, the Cavaliers are eager to prove themselves.

Virginia doesn’t need a big win – they just need to win by four points. The shift from Brazil to Charlottesville is crucial, as it gives Virginia a motivated home team ready to make a statement right from the start of the season. For now, that’s enough for us to back them in our NC State vs. Virginia predictions.

 

 

 

How To Watch NC State vs. Virginia - CFB Week 0

  • Date: Saturday, August 29
  • Kickoff: 3:30 p.m. ET
  • Location: Scott Stadium, Charlottesville, VA.
  • TV: ESPN

NC State vs. Virginia Odds, Spreads, Total & Betting Lines

We’ve discussed our NC State vs. Virginia predictions for the game. Now, let's take a look at the latest NC State vs. Virginia odds for this matchup from FanDuel Sportsbook:

  • Money Line (ML): Wolfpack +146 | Cavaliers -178
  • Spread: Wolfpack +3.5 (-106) | Cavaliers -3.5 (-120)
  • Over/Under (O/U): 51.5 (O: -114 | U: -106)

 

 

 

NC State vs. Virginia Injury Report & Latest News

North Carolina State Injury Report

  • J. Paylor, RB - Questionable (Knee)
  • T. Copper, WR - Out (Undisclosed)
  • G. Ritchey, TE - Questionable (Undisclosed)

UVA Injury Report

  • K. Robinson, LB -  Questionable (Undisclosed)
  • L. Ungar, TE - Out (Undisclosed)
  • I. Robinson, WR - Out (Undisclosed)
  • J. Stevens, RB - Out (Undisclosed)
  • T. Ward, WR - Out (Undisclosed)
  • D. Newton-Short, WR - Out (Hamstring)
  • T. Hamann, K - Out (Undisclosed)
  • R. Flores Jr., WR - Out (Undisclosed)

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