First Look: Virginia Tech vs. MiamiFirst Look: Virginia Tech vs. Miami
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First Look: Virginia Tech vs. Miami

Hokies to start conference play on the road

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BLACKSBURG – With nonconference play in the rearview mirror, Virginia Tech football looks to open ACC play on a high note against No. 7 Miami. The Hokies and Hurricanes will meet for the first time in two seasons after 31 straight annual matchups. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m. ET at Hard Rock Stadium.

How to Follow

TV: The game will be televised on ESPN with Anish Shroff (play-by-play), Andre Ware (analyst) and Paul Carcaterra (sidelines) on the call.

Radio: The Virginia Tech Sports Network will carry the contest over the airwaves in Blacksburg on 93.1 FM and 105.9 FM. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Zach Mackey reports from the sideline.

Streaming: Catch the game online at ESPN.com and the ESPN mobile app.
 
Live Audio: Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup at HokieSports.com/Listen or in the HokieSports mobile app.
 
Live Stats: Monitor the game through live stats on HokieSports.com, including play-by-play updates and full team and individual statistics.
 
Social Media: Stay connected with the Hokies on Twitter (@HokiesFB), Instagram (@hokiesfb) and Facebook (@VirginiaTechFB).

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Things to Know

Rivalry Renewed
Tech and Miami (Fla.) have a storied history that dates back to their time in the Big East. The Hokies and the Hurricanes played one another every year from 1992 to 2022. Across the 31 matchups, the head-to-head records are relatively split, with Tech winning 15 matchups and a five-game win streak from 1995 to 1999. Overall, the programs have faced off 40 times, and the 41st matchup bodes as an intriguing matchup.

History with the ‘Canes
The two programs have a storied history that dates to 1953. From 1992 to 2003, the Hokies and Hurricanes competed as members of the Big East. During that stretch, each team won six of the 12 matchups before transitioning to the ACC in 2004. The Hokies went on to win their inaugural matchup in the ACC 16-10 on the road in Miami, Florida. Since the conference transition, Tech has won nine of the 19 matchups.

Moving Up the Ranks
With Miami slotted in the top 10, it marks another matchup where at least one program is ranked. Saturday’s contest will be the 28th meeting with a ranked team and the first since 2020. Interestingly enough, from 1999 to 2005, both teams were ranked in the top 25, and six matchups included a program with a top three ranking.