Ohio State Buckeyes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Complete Game Preview

After escaping its season opener in Baltimore with a closer-than-the-final-score-indicated 34-17 win over Navy, the Ohio State football team heads home to Columbus for one of its premiere games of the 2014 season.

Virginia Tech may not be of the Michael Vick/Bryan Randall/Tyrod Taylor variety this season, but as an opponent from the ACC, the Hokies do possess perhaps the most talent the Buckeyes will face until they begin Big Ten play. Add in that Ohio State itself still faces several questions following its meeting with the Midshipmen, and the intrigue of this Saturday’s game in Ohio Stadium is obvious.

How will redshirt freshman J.T. Barrett fare in the second start of his college career? What will Virginia Tech look like against a big-time Division I program after beating subdivision opponent William & Mary last weekend? How will Ohio State’s revamped pass defense perform against the Hokies’ pass-heavy offense?

All of these questions—and more—will be answered on Saturday, when two power conference teams meet in what could be a season-defining game for each. Until then, here’s everything you need to know heading into the Buckeyes’ prime-time matchup with Virginia Tech.

Date: Saturday, Sept. 6

Time: 8 p.m. ET

Place: Ohio Stadium in Columbus, Ohio

TV: ESPN

Radio: Ohio State Football Radio Network, Virginia Tech IMG Sports Network

Spread: Ohio State (-11), via Odds Shark

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