Virginia Tech scored a late touchdown and recovered the ensuing onside kick to make the game interesting before Miami earned a 34-17 win in Blacksburg on Saturday. Akheem Mesidor forced a fumble recovered by Zechariah Poyser to end the penultimate possession for Virginia Tech.
The game was marred with questionable calls throughout. Miami was in control throughout the game before the late push by Virginia Tech. Miami scored on its first five drives of the game in impressive fashion and surged in front 27-10 in the third quarter.
SMU beat Louisville 38-6, Pittsburgh is at Georgia Tech on Saturday night and Virginia has a bye week.