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Virginia Tech vs Miami

Virginia Tech visit Miami in Week 12. The model favors Miami by 33.2. Win probability, the tale of the tape, and the all-time series, all from real data.

Win probability
2%
98%

Model win probability from SP+ ratings + home-field edge.

Tale of the tape
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
#106SP+SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.#9
#71FPIFPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.#5
1382EloElo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.2014
0.8%Title oddsDe-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.6.8%
Virginia TechMiamisolid = better, faded = trailing
What these metrics mean
SP+. SP+: Bill Connelly's tempo- and opponent-adjusted efficiency rating, expressed in points above average.
FPI. FPI: ESPN's Football Power Index, an overall measure of team strength.
Elo. Elo: a rating that rises or falls after each game based on the result and the quality of the opponent.
Title odds. De-vigged consensus probability to win the national title, averaged across the prediction markets we track.
Off PPA. PPA (Predicted Points Added): the average point value each play adds. Higher is better for offense, lower for defense.
Success. Success rate: the share of plays that stay on schedule (roughly 50% of needed yards on 1st down, 70% on 2nd, 100% on 3rd/4th). Higher is better.
Explosive. Explosiveness: the average value of a team's successful plays, i.e. how big its good plays are when they hit.
Yards/game. Total yards gained per game.
Success allowed. How often the defense allows an on-schedule play (enough yards for the down). Lower is better.
Havoc. Havoc rate: the share of plays where the defense makes a tackle for loss, forced fumble, interception, or pass breakup.
Yards allowed. Total yards allowed per game. Lower is better.
Efficiency profile
Percentile vs FBS · 2025
Recent series
Miami lead 9-2
Miami have won the last 5
20152025
Head to head
Every meeting in our records
2025
34-17
Miami
at Virginia Tech
2024
38-34
Miami
at Miami
2022
20-14
Miami
at Virginia Tech
2021
38-26
Miami
at Miami
2020
25-24
Miami
at Virginia Tech
2019
42-35
2018
38-14
Miami
at Virginia Tech
2017
28-10
Miami
at Miami
2016
37-16
Virginia Tech
at Virginia Tech
2015
30-20
Miami
at Miami
2014
30-6
Miami
at Virginia Tech
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

When do Virginia Tech and Miami play?

Week 12 of 2026, on Nov 21, 2026 at Miami.

Who is favored?

The model projects Miami by 33.2 (98% win probability), from SP+ ratings.

What is the all-time series?

Miami lead 9-2 over the meetings in our records.

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