Orange Bowl: Kansas Jayhawks vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

Kansas startled everyone, including themselves, with an 11-1 mark (10-1 ATS) in the tough Big 12. They did it by ranking in the Top 3 in the nation in both offense and defense. They will face a Virginia Tech team in the Orange Bowl that is also a Top 5 defense and which comes in favored. Of note, Kansas gave up 28 points or more in three of their final four games.

NewBodog oddsmakers currently have the Hokies listed as 4-point favorites versus the Jayhawks, while the game's total is sitting at 52.

Kansas' comeback bid fell just short in a 36-28 loss to Missouri last time out, falling as 1.5-point favorites. The 64 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 66.

Todd Reesing went 28-for-49 for 349 yards, two touchdowns and two picks, while Dexton Fields had eight receptions for 116 yards and a major for the Jayhawks.

Virginia Tech scored 14 fourth-quarter points in a 30-16 win over Boston College in the ACC title game last time out, covering the 4.5-point road spread. The 46 points scored were UNDER the posted total of 48.5.

Sean Glennon went 18-for-27 for 174 yards, three touchdowns and a pick, while Eddie Royal had four receptions for 63 yards and a score for the Hokies.

Team records:
Kansas: 11-1 SU, 10-1 ATS
Virginia Tech: 11-2 SU, 7-5 ATS

Kansas most recently:
When playing on grass are 5-5
After being outgained are 3-7
When an underdog on the road are 2-8
When playing outside the conference are 9-1

Virginia Tech most recently:
When playing in January are 2-4
When playing on grass are 9-1
After being outgained are 10-0
When favored at home are 8-2

A few trends to consider:
Kansas is 11-1 SU in its last 12 games
Kansas is 9-1 ATS in its last 10 games
The total has gone UNDER in 4 of Kansas's last 6 games
Virginia Tech is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
Virginia Tech is 5-0 ATS in its last 5 games

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