Miami enters its game on Saturday against Virginia Tech, second in the ACC, allowing 189.1 passing yards per game. Virginia Tech is last in the ACC, averaging 171.7 passing YPG. Miami should be able to make Virginia Tech one-dimensional offensively.
Virginia Tech was competitive with Miami in 2024 in a 38-34 loss because of a balanced offense. The Hokies ran for 206 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries. Quarterback Kyron Drones completed 19 of 33 pass attempts for 189 yards, two TDs and one interception and ran nine times for 52 yards against Miami in 2024.