During the offseason State of the U will be bringing you the 2017-2018 opponent previews. In this installment we take a look back at the rivalry that was, the current events that are and the future opponent that is: the Virginia Tech Hokies.
Background of the VT and Miami Rivalry
The Canes and Hokies have been rivals for the last 20-25 years or so. The two teams have played each other in football though since the 1950s. The first official meeting between the two was November 13th, 1953 and Miami won that contest.