Miami Beats Virginia Tech 34-17, Boosts Playoff Hopes

The No. 13-ranked Miami Hurricanes secured a 34-17 victory over the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, keeping their College Football Playoff aspirations alive with a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.

Quarterback Carson Beck orchestrated Miami's offense with precision, completing 27 of 32 passes for 320 yards and four touchdowns without an interception. He started strong, going a perfect 11 for 11 on the Hurricanes' first two drives, which resulted in touchdowns and a quick 14-0 lead. Miami extended the advantage to 20-3 by halftime, capitalizing on a 58-3 edge in points during the first half of their three-game winning streak, which now totals 113-34 in scoring margin over Syracuse, North Carolina State, and Virginia Tech.

True freshman wide receiver Malachi Toney emerged as a standout for Miami, recording 12 receptions for 146 yards while adding 16 rushing yards, a 15-yard completion on a trick play, and a 7-yard punt return. His performance pushed his season totals to 71 catches for 844 yards and six touchdowns, placing him among the program's historical leaders for a single season. On defense, Miami's front line pressured...