At one point, the Miami Hurricanes appeared poised to run away with the ACC in 2025. However, they head into Week 13 and a clash with the Virginia Tech Hokies on the outside looking in for a conference crown. However, the ‘Canes are the highest-ranked ACC team in the College Football Playoff rankings, and need to win out to keep pace in the “at-large” race.
Our Miami vs. Virginia Tech prediction homes in on that scenario and contains the latest game details, head-to-head records, exclusive PFSN player and team grades, and concludes with a score forecast for this Saturday afternoon ACC clash.
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Details
- Date: Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025
- Game time: Noon ET
- Location: Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia
- Predicted weather at kick: 62 degrees with a 20% chance of rain
- How to watch: ESPN
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry between Miami and Virginia Tech began on November 13, 1953, when the Hurricanes dominated the Hokies 26-0 at the Orange Bowl, and was further solidified with a 20-10 win in the Peach Bowl on January 2, 1981.
Miami holds a 26-15 edge in the all-time series, including those two bowl victories, with the teams also playing to two ties over the years.
The schools met every season from 1998 through 2022 before renewing the matchup on Sept. 27, 2024, when the Hurricanes earned a 38-34 win, extending their current four-game streak and looking to solidify their advantage over Virginia Tech further.
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Grades
- Miami (84.7, B)
- Virginia Tech (79, C+)
- Miami (91.4, A-)
- Virginia Tech (79, C+)
- Miami (90.7, A-)
- Virginia Tech (77.6, C+)
- Carson Beck, Miami (83.9, B)
- Kyron Drones, Virginia Tech (79.3, C+)
- Mark Fletcher Jr., Miami (83, B)
- Marcellous Hawkins, Virginia Tech (83.7, B)
- Malachi Toney, Miami (83.3, B)
- Ayden Greene, Virginia Tech (73.7, C)
- Elija Lofton, Miami (78.5, C+)
- Ja’Ricous Hairston, Virginia Tech (77.3, C+)
- Rueben Bain Jr., Miami (84.2, B)
- Ben Bell, Virginia Tech (79, C+)
- Ahmad Moten Sr., Miami (84.1, B)
- Kemari Copeland, Virginia Tech (83.3, B)
- Mohamed Toure, Miami (72, C-)
- Caleb Woodson, Virginia Tech (70, D+)
- Damari Brown, Miami (85.7, B)
- Isaiah Brown-Murray, Virginia Tech (82.3, B-)
- Jakobe Thomas, Miami (87.1, B+)
- Tyson Flowers, Virginia Tech (77, C+)
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Prediction
Miami has begun to regain the rhythm it showed early in the season. The Hurricanes won back-to-back games on Nov. 8 against Syracuse and Nov. 15 against NC State after midseason losses to Louisville, 21-24 on Oct. 17, and SMU, 26-20 in overtime on Nov. 1.
According to PFSN College Impact grades, the Hurricanes rank No. 5 in DEFi and No. 3 in OLi, highlighting the strength of both lines.
Offensively, Beck is supported by wide receiver Malachi Toney, who has 59 receptions for 698 yards and five touchdowns, and running back Mark Fletcher Jr., who has 125 carries for 636 yards and nine touchdowns.
Virginia Tech comes off two consecutive losses to Louisville on Nov. 1 and Florida State on Nov. 15. Despite playing at home, the Hokies have struggled to produce key plays and secure wins. Miami is expected to post a comfortable victory over its ACC opponent.
Prediction: Miami 38, Virginia Tech 13
