College Football Week 1 Thursday Chat: Old Pac-12 & New ACC Friends in Action

Thursday Night Football: Virginia Tech Hokies (ACC) vs. Old Dominion Monarchs (Sun Belt)

These two schools are located just 90 miles apart, so this should be a fun rivalry to watch develop.

The Hokies are a 21-point favorite over the Monarchs, but Old Dominion has a strong home-field advantage and is looking to make a statement in their first game as a member of the Sun Belt Conference.

This is a great opportunity for both teams to get a win and build some momentum heading into the rest of the season.

Key Players

• Virginia Tech: QB Grant Wells, RB Malachi Thomas, WR Kaleb Smith
• Old Dominion: QB Hayden Wolff, RB Blake Watson, WR Ali Jennings

Friday Night Football: Utah Utes (Pac-12) vs. Florida Gators (SEC)

This is a huge non-conference matchup between two of the top teams in the country. The Utes are ranked No. 7 in the AP Poll, while the Gators are ranked No. 12.

Both teams have high expectations for the season, and this game will be a good test of where they stand.

The Utes are a 3-point favorite over the Gators, but this game could go either way.

Key Players

• Utah: QB Cameron Rising, RB Tavion Thomas, WR Devaughn Vele
• Florida: QB Anthony Richardson, RB Montrell Johnson, WR Justin Shorter