Miami Hurricanes vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Picks and Prediction for Saturday, November 22, 2025
Use Code WWWC A pair of teams that call the ACC home collide in search of a win in the Old Dominion. The #13 Miami Hurricanes are on the road as they travel to battle the Virginia Tech Hokies Saturday afternoon and we have you covered with our Miami vs. Virginia Tech prediction. Miami cruised to a 41-7 home win over NC State in their previous contest last Saturday, covering the line as a 14.5-point favorite. Virginia Tech fell 34-14 to Florida State on the road in their previous game last Friday night, failing to cover the line as a 14-point underdog. In the all-time regular season series between the teams, the Hurricanes own a 26-15 advantage and have won the last four meetings, including a 38-34 home win in the most recent matchup on September 27, 2024. Read more about this Miami vs. Virginia Tech prediction! Don’t get penalized! Increase your bankroll with our NCAAF Betting Picks!
Hurricanes Battling to Stay in CFP Hunt
Miami won their second straight game as they trounced NC State at home last week. The Hurricanes enter this one 8-2 overall and tied for fifth in the ACC with a 4-2 mark in conference play. Against NC State, Miami led 10-0 after the opening quarter and 24-0 at the half en route to the victory. The Hurricanes didn’t allow NC State to score until just 2:18 remained in the game as they rolled to the victory. Miami rolled up a massive 581-143 advantage in total offense, picked up 28 first downs while allowing nine, dominated time of possessions 36:43 to 23:17 and forced two turnovers, including a pick-six, while committing one.
On the season, the Hurricanes are 27th in the nation in passing offense with 269.9 yards per game. Miami stands 69th in rushing offense by piling up 157.8 yards per game on the ground. The Hurricanes are 28th in the FBS in scoring offense with 33.7 points per game, while they stand 7th in scoring defense by allowing 14.2 points a contest. Carson Beck is 213 of 291 passing for 2,485 yards with 18 touchdowns and nine interceptions while adding 47 yards plus a score on the ground. Emory Williams (13 of 19, 156 yards, 19 rush yards) is the backup quarterback. Mark Fletcher Jr. leads the run game with 125 carries for 636 yards and nine scores. CharMar Brown (90 carries, 365 yards, five TD) is the next back in the system. Malachi Toney leads the team with 59 receptions for 698 yards and five scores. CJ Daniels (33 catches, 351 yards, six TD), Keelan Marion (33 grabs, 465 yards, TD), Joshua Moore (13 catches, 182 yards, two TD), Elija Lofton (18 grabs, 164 yards, TD) and Tony Johnson (seven catches, 162 yards) are also over the 150-yard mark in receiving yards. Carter Davis is 33 of 33 on extra points and 11 of 13 on field goal attempts with a long of 53 on the year. Bert Auburn is seven of seven on extra points and hit his lone field goal attempt from 31 yards, while Will Rocha hit his lone extra point attempt while not attempting a field goal on the year.
Key Injury Report for Miami:
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- Running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (undisclosed) is questionable.
Virginia Tech Trying to Spring Home Upset
Virginia Tech dropped their second straight and fourth in the last five games as they were drubbed by Florida State on the road last week. The Hokies dropped to 3-7 overall and stand 2-4 in ACC action on the year. Against Florida State, Virginia Tech led 7-3 in the second quarter but gave up the next 21 points to trail 24-7 after three quarters. They didn’t get closer than 10 the rest of the way as they went down in defeat. Virginia Tech was outgained 431-363 in total offense, allowed 27 first downs while picking up 20, lost time of possession by a 32:35 to 27:25 margin and turned the ball over twice while not forcing a takeaway. Earlier this week, the Hokies hired former Penn State coach James Franklin as their head coach.
This season, the Hokies are 117th in the nation in passing offense as they averaged 171.7 yards per game through the air. Virginia Tech is 34th in rushing offense as they picked up 187.6 yards per game on the ground on the year. The Hokies are 102nd in the FBS in scoring offense by averaging 23.3 points per game and stand 109th in scoring defense as they allowed 30.1 points per contest. Kyron Drones is 162 of 278 passing for 1,717 yards with 16 touchdowns and seven interceptions while ranking second on the team with 578 rushing yards and nine scores this season. William Watson III (zero of one, 23 rush yards) provides depth at the QB spot. Marcellous Hawkins leads the team with 110 carries for 677 yards and a score on the year. Terion Stewart (71 carries, 438 yards) and Jeremiah Coney (eight carries, 47 yards) are in the mix as well. Aydin Greene leads the team with 26 receptions for 421 yards and three scores this season. Donavon Greene (16 receptions, 274 yards, two TD), Takye Heath (18 catches, 173 yards, three TD), Cameron Seldon (23 receptions, 165 yards, two TD) and Isaiah Spencer (11 catches, 132 yards) are going to look to contribute in the passing game. John Love hit all 22 extra point attempts and 14 of 18 field goal attempts with a long of 56 this season. Kyle Lowe hit his lone extra point attempt and has not attempted a field goal this season.
Key Injury Report for Virginia Tech:
- Safety Quentin Reddish (undisclosed) is questionable. (15 tackles, INT)
Miami vs. Virginia Tech Prediction
Spread Pick for Miami vs. Virginia Tech
- Miami -17.5 (4 units)
Miami bounced back from their loss to SMU as they trounced NC State and Syracuse the last two weeks by a combined 79-17 margin. The Hurricanes are trying to get back in the mix for the CFP as they suffered losses to SMU and Louisville earlier in the year. Virginia Tech has been better under Philip Montgomery, going 3-4 under him after starting the year 0-3 under Brent Pry. The fact remains that the Hokies have struggled offensively this season and they have had issues slowing the opposition as well. Even playing at home doesn’t help the Hokies here as Miami rolls to a victory.
Over/Under Pick for Miami vs. Virginia Tech
- Under 49 (4 units)
Miami comes in having seen the under post a 6-4 mark in their 10 games on the year. The Hurricanes stayed under the total in both their road contests this season, combining for 50 points to stay under the number of 54.5 in a six-point win over Florida State on October 4 and 46 points against a number of 50.5 in the loss to SMU. Virginia Tech has stayed under the number in five of their nine games on the year entering this contest. The Hokies are below average in scoring offense on the year. They have scored 20 points or fewer five times on the year and 23 points in two other contests. Virginia Tech has stayed under the number in six of their 10 games on the year. Take the under here as Virginia Tech struggles to move the ball here.
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