Don't tighten your chin strap yet, folks. This Saturday, the Virginia Tech Hokies will try to overwrite their mediocre 2-2 season record with a win against the mighty Miami Hurricanes, who have swept the field with a squeaky clean 4-0 record so far.
Miami, reigning undefeated, isn't about to let their throne slip away so easily, showcasing stellar recent form by brutishly stomping on South Florida Bulls with a 50 to 15 win, and leaving Florida A&M Rattlers in their dust trailing 56-9. Meanwhile, the Hokies had fragile victories against the likes of Rutgers Scarlet Knights and an expected conquest over the Old Dominion Monarchs.
Virginia Tech has quarterback Kyron Drones under center, who had a passing efficiency of 125.4 with 765 passing yards. That's all fine and dandy, but the numbers pale against Miami's quarterback duo: Cameron Ward and Emory Williams combined. These two are racking up impressive figures, with Ward posting a 206.6 passing efficiency, and Williams boasting an even higher 231.9.
Oh, let's not forget about the offensive line-up. For Virginia Tech, big hitters include running back Bhayshul Tuten, putting up 426 total yards, and wide receiver Jaylin Lane, chalking up 236 yards. Then again, Miami again trumps the Hokies, with wide receiver Xavier Restrepo making ground with 362 total yards and Damien Martinez tacking on 255 more yards from the backfield.
Since defense matters too, let's look at who's stopping the opposition from running wild. Virginia Tech's safety Mose Phillips and linebacker Sam Brumfield were busy last month, bagging 25 and 22 tackles, adding a few sacks to their CVs. Meanwhile, Miami's defense is no pushover, with linebacker Francisco Mauigoa and defensive back Jaden Harris totaling 28 tackles, a few sacks, and even an interception between them.
So, where do the chips fall here? Well, don't bet your house on it, but based purely on my rant here, it seems Miami's offensive might and defensive prowess give them the edge.
Albert’s Prediction: Miami Hurricanes by 18