Virginia and Virginia Tech set to face former ACC rivals next season

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Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Virginia and Virginia Tech set to face former ACC rivals next season
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Virginia and Virginia Tech will reunite with former ACC Coastal Division rivals Miami and North Carolina, respectively, in the 2027 football season. The ACC announced the conference opponents for next year, with Virginia facing Miami for the first time since 2023 and Virginia Tech set to play North Carolina for the first time since 2022. These matchups were regular occurrences from 2005 to 2022 before the ACC discontinued divisions in 2023. Details on specific game dates will be provided after this season, likely in late January. Both teams are finalizing their nonconference schedules, with speculation around key opponents.

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  • Virginia will host Louisville, Pitt, SMU, and Virginia Tech.
  • Virginia Tech's home games include Clemson, Miami, and NC State.
  • Virginia plays Miami for the first time in four seasons.
  • Virginia Tech faces North Carolina for the first time in five seasons.
  • Next season marks the ACC's second with a nine-game conference schedule.
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Following extended separations, Virginia and Virginia Tech each will reunite with a former ACC Coastal Division rival next football season. The conference Wednesday unveiled league opponents for next year, and among the highlights are the Cavaliers’ first game against Miami since 2023 and the Hokies’ first contest versus North Carolina since 2022. Those four programs resided in the Coastal ...

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