GameThread: Syracuse Orange (11-2) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2)

Before you get going on your New Year’s Eve plans, the Syracuse Orange (11-2) have something else in mind for you. They’ll begin ACC play today against the Virginia Tech Hokies (11-2), a fellow unranked team -- but one that’s getting a decent amount of consideration in the polls. Tech’s one of the country’s top shooting teams thus far, which should get you at least a little concerned coming in.

Things get started at the Carrier Dome at 6 p.m. ET. You can watch the game on ESPNU/WatchESPN.

But before all of that, what do we need to know about the Hokies in advance? Some links to peruse at your leisure:

• Key info for this matchup: History, time, odds, etc.
• Ben looks ahead at what Syracuse needs to do in ACC play
• Bobby previews what to expect from Virginia Tech (and the Orange) in this one
• Gobbler Country answered some questions about the Hokies for us
• ... and we answered some on SU as well over there
• TNIAAM makes its staff predictions (and so do you)

Leave your pre-, in- and post-game comments here, and please avoid gifs and large images (for thread lag purposes).

G’ORANGE!