The Hokies will play the Gamecocks on Sunday, August 31st, 2025. The matchup takes place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Watch this exciting Week 1 matchup at 3:00 pm EDT. Check local listings for coverage on ESPN.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
 - Paddy O'Parlay
 - Best Odds
 - Interactive Odds Example
 - Prop Bets
 - Recent Meetings
 - Team Standings
 - Futures Odds
 - Team Pages
 - Team Schedules & Results
 - Other Games Today
 
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025 college football season has begun, with Virginia Tech and South Carolina scheduled to matchup at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. First, let's review each team's stats from the 2024 season to get an idea of what we can expect on gameday.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Virginia Tech had a 96.33 conference power ranking in the 2024 season. The conference power ranking for South Carolina in the 2024 season was 96.33.
 - Away Virginia Tech - At the end of the 2024 regular season, Virginia Tech had a 2-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the ACC Conference for away team wins.
 - Home South Carolina - South Carolina finished the 2024 regular season with a 5-2 record as a home team. They ranked 3rd in the SEC Conference for home team wins in 2024.
 - Points Scored - Virginia Tech wound up 10th (366) in the ACC Conference, with South Carolina ranked 7th (396) for points scored in the 2024 SEC Conference.
 - Points Against - Virginia Tech finished 15th (297) in the ACC Conference for points scored by opponents in 2024. South Carolina wound up 12th (235) in the 2024 SEC Conference for points against.
 - Team Records - Virginia Tech had a 6-7 regular season overall record, with South Carolina notching a 9-4 regular season standing last year.
 
Paddy O'Parlay
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Get ready for an electrifying showdown as Virginia Tech faces South Carolina on Sunday. The game will be held at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in one of the first games of the season.
Virginia Tech finished last season with a 6-7 record, looking to improve this year. South Carolina ended with a strong 9-4 standing and aims to continue their success. Fans can expect a thrilling game with both teams hungry for a victory.
To add to the excitement, make sure to visit SportsBetting3.com to bet on this game. Review the odds below and place your bets for what promises to be a thrilling match-up. Don't miss out on the action as these two teams battle it out on the field.
Best Hokies at Gamecocks Odds
| Underdog Virginia Tech  | Favorite South Carolina  | 
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| Over | Under | 
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| Underdog Virginia Tech  | Favorite South Carolina  | 
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Matchup Odds FAQs
South Carolina is a -6.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Virginia Tech is a +6.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 51.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 51.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
South Carolina is a -275 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Virginia Tech is a +225 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Football Odds Example
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 Game  | 
Bet  | 
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Virginia Tech 
South Carolina 
8/31/25 3:00pm EDT  | +6.5 -105-6.5 -115 | 
Underdog Virginia Tech - Virginia Tech bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +6.5 Virginia Tech underdog bet wins if they lose by 6 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 7 or more.
Favorite South Carolina - South Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -6.5 South Carolina favorite bet wins if they win by 7 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 6 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Virginia Tech at South Carolina Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Virginia Tech 
South Carolina 
No Touchdown 
To Score 1st Touchdown 
8/31/25 3:00pm EDT  | +120-175+10000Bet | 
Virginia Tech 
South Carolina 
Game to Overtime 
8/31/25 3:00pm EDT  | Yes +1050No -10000Bet | 
Virginia Tech 
South Carolina 
Both Teams Score 10+ 
8/31/25 3:00pm EDT  | Yes -1100No +600Bet | 
Virginia Tech 
South Carolina 
Both Teams Score 20+ 
8/31/25 3:00pm EDT  | Yes -130No +100Bet | 
Virginia Tech 
South Carolina 
Both Teams Score 30+ 
8/31/25 3:00pm EDT  | Yes +450No -700Bet | 
Recent Meetings Since 2021
| Week | Game | Result | Margin | 
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| 2025 Week 1  | Virginia Tech vs South Carolina Sunday, August 31st, 2025  | SC 24, VT 11 Mercedes-Benz Stadium  | South Carolina by 13 | 
Team Standings
| Team | Conf | Conf% | W | L | PF | PA | Home | Away | Strk | 
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| ACC | |||||||||
| Virginia Tech | 2-3 | 0.400 | 3 | 6 | 219 | 267 | 2-4 | 1-1 | L1 | 
| SEC | |||||||||
| South Carolina | 1-6 | 0.143 | 3 | 6 | 177 | 199 | 2-3 | 0-3 | L4 | 
Virginia Tech & South Carolina Futures Odds
Latest NCAA Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review odds for other teams and learn the best College Football bets.
Virginia Tech Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM Virginia Tech YR: futures available
South Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA College Football Championship TM South Carolina YR: futures available
Virginia Tech & South Carolina Team Pages
Review each team's season schedule and results, season win total odds, futures odds, betting bonuses and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
Team Schedules & Results
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result | 
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| Week 1 | Virginia Tech vs  South Carolina  | SC 24, VT 11 Sunday, August 31st, 2025  | 
| Week 2 | Vanderbilt vs  Virginia Tech  | VAN 44, VT 20 Saturday, September 6th, 2025  | 
| Week 3 | Old Dominion vs  Virginia Tech  | ODU 45, VT 26 Saturday, September 13th, 2025  | 
| Week 4 | Wofford vs  Virginia Tech  | VT 38, WOF 6 Saturday, September 20th, 2025  | 
| Week 5 | Virginia Tech vs  NC State  | VT 23, NCSU 21 Saturday, September 27th, 2025  | 
| Week 6 | Wake Forest vs  Virginia Tech  | WAKE 30, VT 23 Saturday, October 4th, 2025  | 
| Week 7 | Virginia Tech vs  Georgia Tech  | GT 35, VT 20 Saturday, October 11th, 2025  | 
| Week 9 | California vs  Virginia Tech  | Friday, October 24th, 2025 7:30 pm EDT  | 
| Week 10 | Louisville vs  Virginia Tech  | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 3:00 pm EDT  | 
| Week 12 | Virginia Tech vs  Florida State  | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST  | 
| Week 13 | Miami (FL) vs  Virginia Tech  | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST  | 
| Week 14 | Virginia Tech vs  Virginia  | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 am EST  | 
| Week | Matchup | Date & Result | 
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| Week 1 | Virginia Tech vs  South Carolina  | SC 24, VT 11 Sunday, August 31st, 2025  | 
| Week 2 | South Carolina State vs  South Carolina  | SC 38, SCST 10 Saturday, September 6th, 2025  | 
| Week 3 | Vanderbilt vs  South Carolina  | VAN 31, SC 7 Saturday, September 13th, 2025  | 
| Week 4 | South Carolina vs  Missouri  | MIZ 29, SC 20 Saturday, September 20th, 2025  | 
| Week 5 | Kentucky vs  South Carolina  | SC 35, UK 13 Saturday, September 27th, 2025  | 
| Week 7 | South Carolina vs  LSU  | LSU 20, SC 10 Saturday, October 11th, 2025  | 
| Week 8 | Oklahoma vs  South Carolina  | OU 26, SC 7 Saturday, October 18th, 2025  | 
| Week 9 | Alabama vs  South Carolina  | Saturday, October 25th, 2025 3:30 pm EDT  | 
| Week 10 | South Carolina vs  Ole Miss  | Saturday, November 1st, 2025 12:00 am EDT  | 
| Week 12 | South Carolina vs  Texas A&M  | Saturday, November 15th, 2025 12:00 am EST  | 
| Week 13 | Coastal Carolina vs  South Carolina  | Saturday, November 22nd, 2025 12:00 am EST  | 
| Week 14 | Clemson vs  South Carolina  | Saturday, November 29th, 2025 12:00 pm EST  | 
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Virginia Tech vs South Carolina College Football Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time. 
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Sunday, August 31st, 2025 at 3:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page. 
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Football page, look for the Virginia Tech vs South Carolina Game. 
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Football page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Virginia Tech vs South Carolina Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager. 
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.