Although they haven't been as widely recognized for their play, the #16 Louisville Cardinals (16-3) are one of the best teams in the country. They only trail #2 North Carolina in the ACC and have looked strong in every game this season, as all three of their losses have come by a combined 10 points. Amazingly, the Cardinals' average margin of victory is 26.25 points. When Louisville wins, they win big, but when they lose, it's not by much.
After a strong start, the Hokies have recently become familiar with close losses. They lost by 2 in South Bend to Notre Dame and battled back from a twenty-point deficit against UNC but ultimately lost by 5.