Virginia Tech at Miami: How to watch, odds, injuries, weather, series history
Miami will begin ACC play on Friday night versus Virginia Tech. The Hurricanes went 4-0 in non conference play to move into the top 10 teams nationally. Virginia Tech enters ACC play 2-2. Miami has owned the Hokies over the last 11 meetings and is a big favorite on Friday night.
Miami finished non-conference play with a 50-15 win at South Florida. The Hurricanes dominated the second half after falling behind 15-14 in the second quarter. Virginia Tech lost 26-23 at home to Rutgers in their final non-conference game on Saturday. Vanderbilt also beat Rutgers 34-27 in overtime in the season opener.
Miami and Virginia Tech are two of five teams playing their first 2024 ACC game this weekend. Duke is at North Carolina and SMU at Florida State as the other five teams who are making their 2024 ACC debut. Florida State is playing its fourth ACC game this weekend. Pittsburgh will play their first 2023 ACC game next weekend.
Virginia Tech has been a disappointment after being picked to finish sixth in the ACC with five first-place votes. Miami and Virginia Tech are renewing their rivalry after not playing in 2023., Miami and Virginia Tech played every season from 1992 through 2022 as rivals in the Big East and ACC.
Virginia Tech at Miami: How to watch
Anish Shroff will call play-by-play, Andre Ware is the analyst and Paul Carcaterra will be the sideline reporter on the ESPN telecast. Saturday is the second of at least three consecutive Miami games on ESPN. Miami at California on October 5 is on ESPN with a 10:30 PM Eastern time kickoff.
Virginia Tech at Miami: Odds
The line is already moving for Virginia Tech at Miami. FanDuel lists Miami as an 18.5-point favorite. Miami is minus 1,100 on the moneyline and Virginia Tech is plus 680. The over/under is 55.5 The over is minus 112 and the under is minus 108.
Virginia Tech at Miami: Injury report
Tight end Nick Gallo, safety Jalen Stroman, wide receiver Tucker Holloway and Jordan Tapscott are listed on the Virginia Tech injury report by Odds Trader but projected to return versus Miami on Friday. Mario Cristobal said on Monday that there is a great chance defensive lineman Rueben Bain and left tackle Jalen Rivers could play versus Virginia Tech.
MIami Gardens Friday night weather
The weather on Friday night is forecast for 79° with a 51 percent chance of rain. The win is forecast for 11 miles per hour out of the south/southwest. There is the potential for scattered thunderstorms with 85 percent humidity.
Virginia Tech at Miami: Series history
Miami leads the all-time series with Virginia Tech 25-15. The Hurricanes have won eight of the last 11. Miami brings a three-game winning streak against Virginia Tech into the game on Friday night. Virginia Tech last beat Miami 42-25 in 2019 after losing a 28-0 lead.