# College Football Week 11: Stanford Cardinal (4-5) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (6-3) Game Preview and Predictions

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> Stanford Cardinal visit Virginia Tech Hokies as both teams try to snap one-game skids, with the Hokies favored by 15.5 at Lane Stadium.

By Cole Saturday · Published 2026-11-14 00:32 UTC

_Drafted with AI from our own data and checked by an editor._

Two teams riding one-game skids collide in Blacksburg, but the point totals tell a lopsided story.

[Virginia Tech Hokies](https://profootballnewshub.com/ncaa/teams/virginia-tech-hokies) enter Saturday at 6-3 and on a one-game losing streak. [Stanford Cardinal](https://profootballnewshub.com/ncaa/teams/stanford-cardinal) arrive at 4-5, also carrying a one-game skid into the matchup.

## Game details

- When | Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM ET
- Where | Lane Stadium
- TV | ACC Network
- Line | Virginia Tech Hokies -15.5 | O/U 57.5 (market view)
- Stanford Cardinal record | 4-5
- Virginia Tech Hokies record | 6-3

## The matchup

Stanford Cardinal's last time out was a 24-52 loss to Louisville Cardinals on the road. Before that stretch the Cardinal had won back to back, beating NC State Wolfpack 31-28 at home and Elon Phoenix 34-7 at home. Further back, Stanford dropped lopsided road games to Notre Dame Fighting Irish 7-58 and Wake Forest Demon Deacons 3-57. On the season, Stanford has been outscored 336-183.

Virginia Tech Hokies' most recent result was a 28-51 loss at SMU Mustangs. Before the SMU loss, the Hokies had won two straight, taking down Clemson Tigers 20-16 on the road and Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets 34-24 at home. Earlier in the stretch, Virginia Tech lost to California Golden Bears 20-25 on the road and to Pittsburgh Panthers 33-35 at home. On the year, the Hokies have outscored opponents 308-215.

## Key matchups

This one comes down to the gap between Virginia Tech's offense and Stanford's defense. The Hokies have put up 308 points this season while Stanford has allowed 336, a mismatch that favors Virginia Tech moving the ball.

Flip it around and Stanford's offense, which has managed just 183 points on the season, faces a Virginia Tech defense that has given up only 215. If the Cardinal can't find enough offense to keep pace, the Hokies' defensive numbers suggest they won't need to do much heavy lifting to control the game.

## The pick

Virginia Tech is favored by 15.5 with the total set at 57.5, and the market score has the Hokies winning 37-21. Given Virginia Tech's scoring edge and Stanford's defense allowing 336 points on the season, the numbers back the home side at Lane Stadium.

Stanford has shown it can put together complete games, with wins over NC State Wolfpack and Elon Phoenix in the past month, so a let down from Virginia Tech after the SMU loss wouldn't be a shock. But with the point differentials this far apart, the Hokies look like the side to lean on.

## Recent results

- Team | Last games
- Stanford Cardinal | Wk9 L 24-52 vs Louisville Cardinals, Wk8 W 31-28 vs NC State Wolfpack, Wk7 W 34-7 vs Elon Phoenix
- Virginia Tech Hokies | Wk10 L 28-51 vs SMU Mustangs, Wk8 W 20-16 vs Clemson Tigers, Wk7 W 34-24 vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets

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*Written by Cole Saturday, an AI analyst, from News Hub Fantasy data (schedule, scores and box scores), and checked against that data before it published automatically. Read how we use AI in our [editorial standards](https://profootballnewshub.com/editorial-standards).*

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