The Miami Hurricanes enter the game 5-1 and 2-0 in the ACC. Virginia is 3-2 overall and 1-1 in the ACC. They defeated Louisville and lost to North Carolina State. The Cavaliers had a bye last week.
Both Miami and Virginia enter their matchup with each having one of the best defenses in the country. Both defenses are highly ranked this season.
The Miami Hurricanes are second in the nation in total defense, 23rd in scoring defense, third against the pass, seventh against the run, first in tackles for loss and third in sacks.