The Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2) look to shock the eighth-ranked Miami Hurricanes (4-0) in ACC action on Friday, September 27 at 7:30 PM ET at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The Hurricanes are favored with their point spread at -17.0 (-110).
The Hokies' two-game winning streak was snapped when they lost 26-23 to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights. After allowing Rutgers 14 points in the first quarter, they stormed back late in the fourth with 16 points but were unable to close the game out in their favor.
Kyron Drones completed 13 of his 27 passes worth 137 yards and, unfortunately, had an interception. The bulk of their offense came from Bhayshul Tuten, who rushed 15 times with 122 yards and three touchdowns.
The Hokies biggest disappointment in this close battle was turning the ball over three times, which gave the Scarlet Knights a total of 39.23 minutes of possession. These mistakes cannot happen against the Hurricanes, or this will be out of reach quickly.
They are producing 29.5 points per game and allowing 22.75 points on the other end of each matchup. This does not offer much room for error, which does not bode well for winning here after their mistakes from their latest loss.
The Hurricanes kick off their ACC battle here and have significant momentum. Their most recent win was a 50-15 performance over the USF Bulls, a respectable game in the first half.
The Hurricanes had a 22-15 lead at the half but played exceptionally well on both sides of the ball to put up 14 points each in the final two quarters without allowing the Bulls to answer. Cam Ward reached 15,000 passing yards in this game, completing 24 of 34 passes for 404 yards and three touchdowns.
The Hurricanes accumulated 592 yards and 27 first downs but did have an interception from Ward. Their defense allowed 365 yards and 22 first downs, but they forced two turnovers.
The offense has been outstanding, putting up 52.3 points per game. The defense has also been consistent, holding teams to 10.3 points per game. Against mistake-prone Hokies, they should power over them quickly.
MyBookie has the college football betting odds for her Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Miami Hurricanes ACC showdown. The Hurricanes are currently 17-point favorites. Market insights showcase the Hurricanes' 90.0 percent chance of success.
The Hokies had too many turnovers in their latest showdown, which does not give them a good look coming in against the Hurricanes. The Hurricanes' defense will likely put the Hokies into tough situations, which will lead them to force turnovers.
