# Virginia Tech and SMU college football matchup

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/virginia-tech-and-smu-college-football-matchup
> Updated: 2026-11-03T20:57:37.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Virginia Tech is preparing to face SMU on Friday, Nov. 6, marking the first meeting between the two programs since 1974. Virginia Tech enters the game as a 6.5-point underdog according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

Following a bye week, Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin and offensive line coach Matt Moore reported improved health within the offensive line, specifically noting the expected return of Montavious Cunningham and Brody Meadows. Franklin also addressed logistical travel challenges stemming from the lack of an international airport near the Blacksburg campus.

SMU enters the matchup following a 30-27 loss to Syracuse, where coach Franklin observed that the Mustangs' offense appeared “one-dimensional.”

## Timeline

### 2026-11-03: Virginia Tech prepares for SMU matchup following bye week

Virginia Tech prepares to face SMU with returning offensive linemen Montavious Cunningham and Brody Meadows, while head coach James Franklin noted travel logistics regarding local airport access.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-tech-prepares-for-smu-matchup-following-bye-week

### 2026-11-01: Virginia Tech prepares to face SMU as underdog

Virginia Tech faces SMU on Nov. 6 in their first meeting since 1974. The Hokies enter the matchup as 6.5-point underdogs following SMU's recent upset loss to Syracuse.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virginia-tech-prepares-to-face-smu-as-underdog

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