The wait is finally over. Virginia Tech football is back with their first of 12 game days.
The Hokies and 13th-ranked South Carolina are set to battle inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium in the Aflac Kickoff Sunday afternoon. This is a big season for head coach Brent Pry and his team, and it's the first of two straight games against SEC foes, with Vanderbilt visiting Blacksburg next weekend.
Since the line opened on the game, no matter which sportsbook you look at, South Carolina has been a favorite, and that remains the case, a strong favorite. With that said, here is a final look at the line for the game and predictions from Fighting Gobbler writers ahead of the long-awaited season opener.