Miami Football: Way too early 2021 game by game predictions
Miami will look to continue their winning streak at home vs Virginia Tech. The Hokies are a program that is trending down right now and they were expected to fire coach Justin Fuente this past offseason. Fuente is back and will look to try and save his job again, but it could prove to be a big distraction as this season plays out.
The Hokies will be missing their starting quarterback Hendon Hooker after he transferred to Tennessee and last years big play running back Khalil Herbert, as well as offensive tackle Christian Darrisaw. The Hokies were dreadful on defense last season and the outlook on that side of the ball is not much better. I am low on the Hokies this year and I fully expect the Hurricanes to win this game.
Final Score: Miami 35, Virginia Tech 17 (8-3, 5-2 ACC)
The Hurricanes will travel to Durham to finish off the 2020 season against the Blue Devils, a team that they blew out 48-0 last season. The Blue Devils use to be a formidable foe each year under head coach David Cutcliffe, but they have been playing subpar football in recent years. The quarterback play has gotten worse each year recently and it is a huge question mark with Chase Brice deciding to transfer after a tough season last year.
I think this will give Miami a chance to finish the season strong with a win and I think that they will. Duke will be outmatched in talent
and it feels like the Cutcliffe era in Durham might be coming to a close soon. Miami wins big to close out Manny Diaz’s third season.
Final Score: Miami 42, Duke 7 (9-3, 6-2)