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Oct 23, 2014; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Miami Hurricanes quarterback Brad Kaaya (15) passes the ball as Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Deon Clarke (40) pressures in the first quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports
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Overview:
On Thursday, October 20th, at 7:00 P.M. the Miami Hurricanes will be on the road to take on the Virginia Tech Hokies.
The Crowd:
“The Crowd” projects a final score of Miami 31.7 – Virginia Tech 22.5 with an over/under of 54.2.
2016-17 Statistics (127 total teams):
Passing offense: Miami 234.2 YPG > Virginia Tech 232.7 YPG
Rushing offense: Virginia Tech 188.7 > Miami 188.5 YPG
Scoring offense: Miami 36.7 PPG > Virginia Tech 35.3 PPG
Scoring defense: Miami 14.0 PPG > Virginia Tech 18.2 PPG
Passing defense: Virginia Tech 177.7 > Miami 181.7 YPG
Rushing defense: Virginia Tech 113.8 > Miami 131.8 YPG
Turnover Margin Per Game: Miami +0.2 > Virginia Tech -0.2
Strength of schedule:
Miami is (4-2) with wins over Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, Appalachian State, and Georgia Tech. They were defeated by Florida State and North Carolina. Virginia Tech is (4-2) with wins over Liberty, Boston College, East Carolina, and North Carolina. Their two losses came against Tennessee and Syracuse.
Summary:
These teams line up so evenly when you look at the numbers. Miami has played an easy schedule thus far and lost their only real tests of the season against Florida State and North Carolina. Virginia Tech did beat North Carolina albeit in hurricane conditions. Virginia tech also has a stunning loss where Syracuse blew them out. Miami has the better quarterback and I think that will play a key role in a game that could come down to the last possession. Miami has yet to have a signature win and I think they get it this week on the road.
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