The No. 7 Miami Hurricanes (4-0) host the Virginia Tech Hokies (2-2) on Friday to begin Atlantic Coast Conference play.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. from Hard Rock Stadium.
Here is what you need to know about the matchup.
How can I watch the Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies game?
The Hurricanes’ home game against Virginia Tech will be televised on ESPN. It is also available on ESPN.com and the ESPN app.
Who is favored in the Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech game?
As of Thursday morning, the Hurricanes are listed as a 17-point home favorite against Virginia Tech, according to Odds Shark. The over/under is 55.5 points.
What is the history between the Miami Hurricanes and Virginia Tech Hokies?
Friday will be the 41st all-time meeting between Miami and Virginia. The Hurricanes are 25-15 in the series, including wins in each of the past three games in 2022 (20-14), 2021 (38-26) and 2020 (25-24).
What were the expectations for the Miami Hurricanes and Virginia Tech Hokies entering the season?
The Hurricanes were voted to finish third in the 17-team Atlantic Coast Conference .
The Hokies were voted to finish sixth in the ACC .
How have the Miami Hurricanes and Virginia Tech done so far this season?
The Hurricanes swept through its nonconference schedule with a 41-17 road win at the Florida Gators followed with a 56-9 blowout win against Florida A&M , 62-0 shutout of Ball State at home and 50-15 win over USF on the road.
Virginia Tech opened the season with a 34-27 overtime loss at Vanderbilt, followed by a 31-14 win over Marshall at home and 37-17 win over Old Dominion on the road before ending its nonconference schedule with a 26-23 home loss to Rutgers.
What are three keys for the Miami Hurricanes against the Virginia Tech Hokies?
▪ Limit Virginia Tech’s run game : Like last week against USF, the Hurricanes need to make the Hokies’ offense one-dimensional. Virginia Tech ranks 47th nationally in rushing offense, averaging 188.75 yards on the ground per game.
In contrast, Miami’s defense has been one of the best in the country in stopping the run. The Hurricanes are allowing an average of just 64.75 rushing yards per game and have given up just two rushing touchdowns all season.
▪ Keep spreading the ball around : A key to Miami’s offensive success, beyond just the sheer talent of quarterback Cam Ward, has been the ability to incorporate numerous position players into every game. Eight players have at least one touchdown catch. Five have rushing touchdowns. Five players have at least three plays of at least 20 yards. Miami’s depth — and the explosiveness within that depth — will be one of the main difference makers for Miami long term.
▪ Stick to what’s working : The Hurricanes have been one of the best teams on both sides of ball this season. As the saying goes: If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
Who are some Miami Hurricanes players to watch?
▪ Quarterback Cam Ward : Ward has simply been one of the best quarterbacks in college football this season. But Ward has said the only portion of the regular season that matters is ACC play.
▪ Running back Jordan Lyle : The true freshman and former Fort Lauderdale St. Thomas Aquinas standout leads the Hurricanes with 233 rushing yards, is averaging 8.03 yards per carry and has a touchdown in each of his past three games.
▪ Safety Jaden Harris : The redshirt sophomore is second on the team with 21 tackles and is tied for second with three-and-a-half tackles for loss.
Who are some Virginia Tech Hokies players to watch?
▪ Defensive end Antwaun Powell-Ryland : The redshirt senior has a nation-leading six sacks and will lead the charge with the Hokies’ pass rush.
▪ Running back Bhayshul-Tuten : The senior has 391 rushing yards and is tied for sixth nationally with seven rushing touchdowns.
▪ Cornerback Mansoor Delane : The junior leads Virginia Tech with four pass breakups and has logged both of the team’s interceptions so far this season.
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