Virginia Tech Favored by 16.5 Against Stanford

Published November 8, 2026. Virginia Tech will host Stanford on November 14 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the Hokies listed as 16.5-point favorites. The game will air on the ACC Network. Virginia Tech is 6-3 overall and 3-3 in ACC play; Stanford is 4-5.

The line follows Virginia Tech’s 51-28 defeat at SMU on November 6. The Hokies gave up 500 or more yards for the first time since September 2025, and coach James Franklin said his team had fallen short in all three phases of the game. Virginia Tech was outscored 14-0 in the third quarter.

The Hokies average 34.2 points and 423.3 yards per game. Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has thrown for 2,431 yards, 18 touchdowns and three interceptions. Stanford averages 20.3 points and 358.7 yards per game, while allowing 37.3 points and 454.4 yards per game. Davis Warren leads the Cardinal with 2,203 passing yards and 14 touchdowns.

Stanford lost 52-24 to Louisville on October 31. After the November 14 matchup, Virginia Tech is scheduled to visit Miami on November 21, while Stanford is set to play at California that day.