Virginia Tech vs SMU head-to-head: position-by-position star ratings, experience, and composite grades on CFB Matchup. They meet Week 10, Friday, November 6, 2026.
The Breakdown
#20 SMU's 67 composite outranks Virginia Tech's 60, powered by a 4.2★ offensive line averaging 3.2 years.
When Virginia Tech has the ball: Marcellous Hawkins, 2★ with four years, runs into SMU's 3.0★ linebackers. The 3.2★ O-line? Even matchup.
When SMU has the ball: The 4.2★ offensive line overwhelms a 2.8★ Hokie D-line; Kendrick Raphael's 4★ runs at 2.7★ linebackers.
Swing factor: Ethan Grunkemeyer, 4★ transfer with two years, versus Kevin Jennings, 3★ and four seasons. Talent against experience.
X-factor: A Friday in November, week 10, with SMU home and owning the standalone stage.