NCAA Football Week 4 Matchup of the Week

No. 9 Miami @ No. 11 Virginia Tech: This ACC clash has huge national implications. Behind Heisman Trophy candidate QB Jacory Harris, Miami (2-0) has beaten No. 18 Florida State and No. 14 Georgia Tech. A matchup against No. 10 Oklahoma next week will be their 4th straight game against a Top 20 program. Virginia Tech (2-1) has beaten Marshall and No.19 Nebraska after a tough loss to No. 5 Alabama. They are led by their own Heisman Trophy candidate QB in Tyrod Taylor, who shut up his critics last week in the Hokies’ impressive win over Nebraska. This matchup could also have a huge impact on the rest of the ACC. The winner will temporarily pull ahead of the rest of a strong pack, including No.18 Florida State, No.22 North Carolina, and barely unranked Georgia Tech. Miami can finally turn their program back into the national title contender it was at the beginning of this decade, but Virginia Tech is dangerous. If they can get an early lead, their defense can shut you down the rest of the game. I think Harris and the Hurricanes’ defense will step up today, get the big conference win, and take another step towards returning their school to glory.