Week 3 · College Football
Virginia Tech vs Maryland prediction
The TailgateNinjas model gives Maryland a 51% chance to beat Virginia Tech in this College Football matchup. Updated August 29, 2026.
#68 Atlantic Coast Conference
Virginia Tech
4% to make the 12
#82 Big Ten Conference
Maryland
2% to make the 12
The model's read
A coin flip. The model nudges Maryland by a field goal — 51% to win.
Virginia Tech
49%
to win
Maryland
51%
to win
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Tale of the tape
2025 efficiency · ranksVirginia TechMarylandNational ranks from last season (1 = best). The 2026 outlook builds on this.
Series history
32 meetings all-timeMaryland leads 17–15
Last met 2021 · Virginia Tech 10–54 Maryland (neutral)— Maryland won
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