Miami and Virginia Tech renew their rivalry Saturday in Blacksburg in what feels like a classic trap spot and a statement opportunity all at once. The Hurricanes are trying to remain in the ACC title race and the College Football Playoff picture, while the Hokies are playing spoiler in front of a noon crowd at Lane Stadium on ESPN.
When/where is Miami at Virginia Tech
- Matchup: Miami (8-2) at Virginia Tech (3-7)
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
- Kick: 12:00 p.m. ET
- Where: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, Va.
- TV: ESPN, Bob Wischusen (play-by-play), Louis Riddick (analyst) and Kris Budden (sideline)
- Radio (Miami): WQAM 560 / 104.3 FM
- Streaming: ESPN app and ESPN.com for authenticated subscribers, plus live TV streaming services that carry ESPN and FuboTV
Rankings for Miami and Virginia Tech
Miami comes in at No. 14 in the latest AP Top 25 and looks to rise in the CFP rankings on Tuesday night. Virginia Tech is not ranked and has been eliminated from bowl contention.
Odds for Miami at Virginia Tech
Odds can move throughout the week, so always check your preferred sportsbook for the latest numbers. As of Tuesday:
- Spread: Miami is a 17.5-point favorite at Virginia Tech at most books, with the line opening around Hurricanes -16.5.
- Total (over/under): Sitting in the 48.5-49.5 range depending on the book.
- Moneyline (approximate): Miami around -1200, Virginia Tech around +700.
Miami has covered comfortably in back-to-back home blowouts, while Virginia Tech is just 2-9 against the spread in its last 11 games and 1-5 ATS in its last six at Lane Stadium.
Weather forecast for Miami at Virginia Tech
The long-range forecast calls for classic late-November football weather in Blacksburg. Expect cool temperatures around kickoff, a chance of showers, and light winds. Conditions could be a little raw but not extreme, with the potential for a slick field if rain moves through before or during the game.
Miami and Virginia Tech so far this season
Miami climbed to No. 14 in the latest AP Top 25 after beating NC State, moving to 8-2 overall and 4-2 in ACC play.
- Nov. 15: No. 16 Miami 41, NC State 7 — Carson Beck threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, and Miami outgained the Wolfpack 581-149 while leading 41-0 before emptying the bench.
- Nov. 8: No. 18 Miami 38, Syracuse 10 — Beck topped 10,000 career passing yards, caught a touchdown pass on a trick play and the Hurricanes were never threatened.
- Nov. 1: No. 10 Miami 26, SMU 20 — In a game derailed by missed opportunities, the Hurricanes lost their second game of the season against SMU in OT.
- Oct. 25: No. 9 Miami 42, Stanford 7 — Mark Fletcher Jr. ran for a career-best three touchdowns and the defense completely smothered the Cardinal after halftime.
Virginia Tech enters unranked at 3-7, 2-4 in the ACC, coming off a 34-14 loss at Florida State that ended any remaining bowl hopes.
- Nov. 15: Florida State 34, Virginia Tech 14 — The Seminoles scored on six straight drives, and while Kyron Drones added a rushing score, the Hokies could not keep pace and slipped to 3-7.
- Nov. 1: No. 16 Louisville 28, Virginia Tech 16 — VT led 16-7 at halftime in Blacksburg but was shut out after the break and managed fewer than 100 yards after halftime.
- Oct. 24: Virginia Tech 42, California 34 (2OT) — Drones threw the go-ahead touchdown in the second overtime and ran in the two-point conversion to secure a much-needed home win.
Miami vs Virginia Tech series history
This will be the 42nd meeting between Miami and Virginia Tech in a rivalry that dates back to 1953. Miami leads the all-time series 26-15 and has won four straight, including last year's wild 38-34 finish in Miami that ended with a controversial overturned Hail Mary.
Miami is 9-8 all-time in Blacksburg and has won three straight at Lane Stadium, last losing there in 2016.
Key storylines and matchup notes for Miami and Virginia Tech
Miami enters as a double-digit road favorite with a chance to post a ninth win and stay alive in both the ACC race and the CFP conversation. The Hurricanes have logged dominant defensive efforts in back-to-back games, holding Syracuse and NC State to a combined 17 points the last two weeks.
For Virginia Tech, this is about playing spoiler. The Hokies have shown flashes, especially in the double-overtime win over Cal, but the program is more focused on next season. Recently, James Franklin, the former coach of Penn State and Vanderbilt, was hired to be their next head coach.