The Miami Hurricanes are coming off another win as they beat South Florida 50-15, while Virginia Tech is coming off a 26-23 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights.
Miami Hurricanes 4-0 (0-0 ACC) vs. Virginia Tech Hokies 2-2 (0-0 ACC)
Date: Friday, September 27
Time: 7:30 p.m. EST
TV Channel: ESPN
Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, FL
Line: Miami -19.5 / O/U: 54.5
2024 Team Stats
Miami:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards: 605.0 (1)
Passing Yards: 405.0 (1)
Rushing Yards: 200.0 (3)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 232.8 (1)
Passing Yards Allowed: 168.0 (3)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 64.8 (2)
2024 Points Scored: 52.3 (1)
2024 Points Allowed: 10.3 (1)
2024 Ranking: 7
Virginia Tech:
2024 Offense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards: 380.0 (12)
Passing Yards: 191.3 (16)
Rushing Yards: 188.8 (13)
2024 Defense (ACC Rank) —
Total Yards Allowed: 341.0 (8)
Passing Yards Allowed: 160.0 (2)
Rushing Yards Allowed: 181.0 (16)
2024 Points Scored: 29.5 (2)
2024 Points Allowed: 22.8 (9)
2024 Ranking: 58
Series History/All-Time Records
All-time head-to-head record: Miami Leads 25-15-0
Current streak: Miami has won three straight
Last Miami win: 10/15/2022 (20-14)
Last Virginia Tech win: 10/5/2019 (42-35)
2024 Player Stats
Miami
Passing: Cam Ward – 89-123, 1439 yards, 14-2 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Jordan Lyle – 29 ATT, 233 YDS, 3 TD
Receiving: Xavier Restrepo – 20 REC, 362 YDS, 5 TD
Tackles: Francisco Mauigoa – 28 (14-14)
Sacks: Tyler Baron – 4.5
Interceptions: Mishael Powell – 2
Virginia Tech
Passing: Kyron Drones – 64-107, 765 YDS, 4-3 (TD-INT)
Rushing: Bhayshul Tuten – 67 ATT, 391 YDS, 7 TD
Receiving: Jaylin Lane – 17 REC, 247 YDS, 1 TD
Tackles: Mose Phillips III – 29 (12-17)
Sacks: Antwaun Powell-Ryland – 5.5
Interceptions: Mansoor Delane – 2
Miami Players To Watch:
Offense: Running Back – Jordan Lyle – Freshman
Lyle had a big game last week and now leads the team in rushing as he has averaged 90.5 yards per game, that’s more so due to the fact he ran for 104 yards and a touchdown last week, he also had 71 yards two weeks ago against Ball State. With Virginia Tech he faces a rush defense that ranks 16th in the ACC so he should have no problem having another 100-yard game.
Defense: Defensive Back – Jaden Harris – Sophomore
Harris will line up against Jaylin Lane the Hokies top receiver, he will look to shut him down and take him out of the game as well as slow down a Virginia Tech passing attack that struggles, don’t be surprised if he also has an interception in this game.
Bottom Line: Miami Kicks Off ACC Play
ACC play has arrived for Miami, and it comes with a family affair as Cam Ward will face his cousin in Kyron Drones who is the quarterback at Virginia Tech, the two also train together in the offseason. Miami will look to establish the same they have this season and they should handle business in a matchup that features two teams that have had a bit of a rivalry since the Big East days. Another name to watch to have a big day is Xavier Restrepo as he and Ward have become a dangerous combo.
