All the back and forth between the Virginia Tech and Maryland fan bases is done for the week, and it’s finally time to line up and play the highly anticipated non-conference game on Saturday night in College Park.
Both teams come into the matchup at 2-0, with the Terrapins owning wins over Hampton and UConn, while the Hokies have wins over VMI and Old Dominion. However, when it comes to the two head coaches and fanbases, well, there is no love loss for several reasons.
Virginia Tech enters the game as the small betting favorite at most betting sites, but many feel that Maryland is the favorite to win outright. It really wouldn’t be surprising to see either team walk away with the win, but this will be a tough task for Franklin and his team in their first road game of the 2026 season. So who will win? ESPN College GameDay made their picks on Saturday ahead and was nearly split down the middle.
ESPN College GameDay makes picks for Virginia Tech at Maryland game
Here is the breakdown for the picks from the College GameDay panel,…