The big picture

Miami Hurricanes are 8–1 in College Football (NCAA) 2026, averaging 45 points for and 19.2 against.

Virginia Tech Hokies are 6–3 in College Football (NCAA) 2026, averaging 34.2 points for and 23.9 against.

Form

Miami Hurricanes have won four of their last five and most recently lost to Notre Dame Fighting Irish 24–31.

Virginia Tech Hokies have won two of their last five and most recently lost to SMU Mustangs 28–51.

Head to head

These sides have met 12 times on our records since 2013: Miami Hurricanes 9, Virginia Tech Hokies 3.

Last time out (2025, Week 13), Miami Hurricanes won 34–17 at Lane Stadium.

Miami Hurricanes have won the last five against Virginia Tech Hokies.

Biggest margin between these two: Miami Hurricanes by 24 points in 2018 (38–14).

Players to watch

For Miami Hurricanes, watch James Williams Sr. (4 def total tackles a game in 2023) and Te'Cory Couch (3 def total tackles a game in 2023).

For Virginia Tech Hokies, watch Alan Tisdale (8 def total tackles a game in 2023) and Keli Lawson (7.5 def total tackles a game, 1 def sack in 2023).

At Hard Rock Stadium

Miami Hurricanes have won 17 of their last 19 at Hard Rock Stadium.

The deeper numbers

Miami Hurricanes are college football's best second-quarter side in 2026: +8.9 points a game in second quarters.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Miami Hurricanes have the edge.