Miami vs. Virginia Tech: Previewing the Hokies' Week 6 Matchup with the 'Canes

The Virginia Tech Hokies have no time to dwell on a humbling loss to Clemson. The always-talented Miami Hurricanes come to Blacksburg in a critical ACC Coastal matchup on Saturday.

The Hokie offense owes the defense a scoring breakout after a lackluster performance against the Tigers. But it will not be easy facing off against a Miami squad that is ranked 28th in scoring defense.   

Tech's defense must overcome a devastating injury to defensive tackle Antoine Hopkins. Depth was already lacking on the front line, and the loss of Hopkins forces younger players to step up, starting this