NC State at Virginia Tech

NC State added offensive coordinator Tim Beck (from Texas) to upgrade the offense, and it was sensational in Week 1, putting up 45 points and 270 yards rushing (5.5 yards per carry) in a victory over Wake Forest. The offensive line and ground attack were expected to be the strength of the team, and the group is clearly very good. The defense allowed just 3.0 yards per carry in the opener and forced a turnover. While NC State has a game under its belt, this is the opener for Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech will be without legendary defensive coordinator Bud Foster (retired) for the first time since 1986. His replacement, 37-year old Justin Hamilton, is in his first FBS coordinating gig. There are also concerns about the ground game with new running backs. Last year's team was good (8-5) but not dominant, winning three games by six, seven, and two points, while losing four times by seven, one, nine, and seven points...along with a 45-10 loss at home to Duke. Play NC State.