Virginia vs NC State Picks and Predictions September 6, 2025

By: David Anicetti Published 09/01/2025, 11:23 PM ET

Virginia Preview

The Virginia Cavaliers visit Carter-Finley Stadium in Raleigh, North Carolina Saturday to play the NC State Wolfpack. Virginia opened its regular season with a convincing 48-7 victory over Coastal Carolina on Saturday afternoon. Virginia's defense held Coastal Carolina to 261 yards of total offense and forced a pair of turnovers. The Cavaliers gained 467 yards of total offense. All of the free college football picks are found here.

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris has 264 yards passing with two touchdowns. Morris is also the leading rusher with 50 yards, while Noah Vaughn has rushed for 45 yards. Cam Ross is the leading receiver with 124 yards and one touchdown reception. Linebacker Landon Danley leads Virginia with seven tackles. Virginia's defense has one sack and one interception.

NC State Preview

The NC State Wolfpack is 1-0 following its 24-17 victory on Thursday over the East Carolina Pirates. NC State gained 428 yards of total offense and committed one turnover, while allowing East Carolina 436 yards of total offense and did not force a Pirates’ turnover. NC State gained 110 yards rushing, averaging just 3.3 yards per game. The Wolfpack scored two rushing touchdowns and one passing touchdown.

NC State quarterback CJ Bailey has passed for 318 yards with one touchdown and one interception. Hollywood Smothers is the leading rusher with 76 yards and one touchdown, while Wesley Grimes leads all receivers with 121 yards and one touchdown reception. The leading tackler is Caden Forham with 11. NC State’s defense has made one sack and one interception.

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Virginia vs NC State Pick

Virginia easily handled Coastal Carolina in its opening game of the season, while NC State had a tough time defeating East Carolina. Virginia gave up just seven points to the Chanticleers, while NC State allowed East Carolina to score 17 points. Virginia shut down the passing attack for Coastal Carolina, allowing just 163 yards through the air for an average of 4.4 yards per reception. Final Score Prediction: Virginia Cavaliers win and cover ATS 28-13.

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