### Miami Hurricanes Set to Face Virginia Tech in ACC Opener at Hard Rock Stadium

Tonight, the No. 7 Miami Hurricanes will commence their ACC journey with a highly anticipated clash against Virginia Tech at Hard Rock Stadium. Scheduled for a 7:30 p.m. EST kickoff, the game will be broadcasted live on ESPN. The latest odds from DraftKings Sportsbook have Miami as a 17.5-point favorite, a slight decrease from the 20-point line earlier in the week.

After a brief hiatus last year due to scheduling conflicts, the Miami-Virginia Tech rivalry resumes. This series, which dates back to their Big East Conference days, saw the two teams face off annually from 1992 to 2022. Miami leads the all-time series with a record of 25-15 and has won the last three matches against the Hokies. Virginia Tech's most recent victory in the series was a 42-35 win at Hard Rock Stadium in 2019, though Miami has won five out of the last six meetings.

Entering tonight’s game, the Hurricanes are riding high with a 4-0 record after decisive victories over Florida, FAMU, Ball State, and South Florida. Miami has been remarkably dominant, averaging 52 points per game offensively while their defense holds opponents to merely 11 points per game.

On the other side, Virginia Tech comes into the game with a 2-2 record and looking to rebound from non-conference losses to Vanderbilt and Rutgers. The Hokies average 29.5 points per game on offense and allow 22.8 points per game defensively. Under the leadership of Brent Pry, now in his third year, Virginia Tech holds a 12-16 overall record, including a 6-9 mark in ACC play.

One notable challenge for Miami has been securing victories in their ACC openers in recent seasons. They have lost their first ACC game in the past three years, all of which were played at Hard Rock Stadium. The defeats came against Georgia Tech (2023), North Carolina (2022), and Virginia (2021).

As for the match-up, Miami's passing game is a highlight, with the team accumulating 405 passing yards per game and totaling 15 passing touchdowns through four games. Quarterback Cam Ward has been exceptional, leading the nation with 1,439 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and just two interceptions. His completion rate stands at an impressive 72.4%, with a robust average of 11.7 yards per attempt.

With both teams eager to kick off their ACC campaigns strongly, tonight's game promises to be a riveting battle at Hard Rock Stadium.