The Virginia Tech Hokies are back on ESPN’s Thursday Night Football, and their opponent is an ideal one for the prime-time lights of ESPN. The West Virginia Mountaineers head to Blacksburg for the first time since Oct. 2, 2004, with possession of the coveted Black Diamond Trophy after last season’s narrow win in Morgantown.

We’ve covered the game with our official preview, which includes the odds and how to watch. Our podcast is also out, previewing Thursday’s game.

Now, without further ado, here are our staff predictions.

Bryan Manning

My thoughts on this game have fluctuated in recent weeks.