Overview
- Carson Beck went 27 of 32 for 320 yards and four touchdowns, starting 11-for-11 as Miami scored on its first four possessions.
- Freshman Malachi Toney posted career highs with 12 receptions for 146 yards and sealed the game with a 20-yard touchdown catch.
- Miami improved to 9-2 (5-2 ACC) with a third straight victory by at least 17 points to stay in the College Football Playoff conversation.
- Virginia Tech dropped to 3-8 as it rushed for 194 yards against Miami’s highly ranked run defense; QB Kyron Drones left injured and William Watson III ran for a late score.
- The Hokies remain in transition with James Franklin hired to take over after the season under interim Philip Montgomery, with Miami visiting Pitt next and Virginia Tech heading to Virginia.