Former Big East rivals Boston College and VA Tech face off for the first time as members of the ACC in a pivotal match up on Thursday Night ESPN. The Hokies are two-touchdown home-favorites and the posted total is hovering at or around 45.

No. 13 Boston College comes in at 6-1 (SU) and 4-3 (ATS) overall, as well as a perfect 2-0 (SU & ATS) away from Chestnut Hill this season. The Eagles, who had last weekend off, overcame a host of early miscues in their latest 35-30 home win vs. Wake Forest two weeks ago.

The Eagles actually trailed 30-21 with 3:29 remaining in regulation before Matt Ryan replaced Quinton Porter at quarterback to score 15 unanswered. Wind and rain contributed to five BC turnovers, a blocked BC punt and no fewer than 10 dropped BC passes in the contest.

Eagles star defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka (sprained knee), starting defensive tackle Al Washington (elbow) and starting cornerback Jazzmen Williams (thigh) all sat out against Wake Forest and are questionable tonight. With these three players in the line up, Boston College is one of fiercest defensive teams in the land.

The Eagles, in fact, check in at 7th in the nation in points per game allowed, 8th against the run and 9th in total defense. BC