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ESPNAI PredictionVirginia Tech Hokies @ SMU
Saturday, November 7, 2026
AI Condition Layer Analysis
XGBoost ML model trained on 2019–2025 CFB seasons · 55% confidence
SMU MustangsWIN PROBABILITYVirginia Tech Hokies
52%
48%
MODEL PICK
SMU Mustangs
CONFIDENCE
55%
2
Home Edge
3
Neutral
2
Away Edge
Condition Layers (7 factors analyzed)
Mustangs 50/10060/100 Hokies
SMU Mustangs
50/100 — 36-36 over 6 seasons
Virginia Tech Hokies
60/100 — 35-36 over 6 seasons
SMU rates 50/100 vs Virginia Tech Hokies at 60/100 — a 10-point gap in program quality.
Mustangs 0/1000/100 Hokies
SMU Mustangs
0-0 (0% win rate)
Virginia Tech Hokies
0-0 (0% win rate)
SMU is 0-0 vs Virginia Tech Hokies at 0-0 this season.
Series History (2019–2024)
4–2
2024
Hokies wins44 – 17
2023
SMU wins36 – 8
2022
SMU wins32 – 25
2021
SMU wins21 – 9
2020
Hokies wins33 – 18
2019
SMU wins28 – 12
6-Season Program History (2019–2024)
SMU Mustangs
36-36 overall2019
6-6
2020
6-6
2021
6-6
2022
6-6
2023
6-6
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
Virginia Tech Hokies
35-36 overall2019
8-4
2020
5-6
2021
6-6
2022
3-9
2023
7-5
2024
6-6
AP Ranked in 0 of 6 seasons
About this model: Predictions are generated by an XGBoost machine learning model trained on 6+ years of college football data (2019–2025), including win/loss records, scoring offense/defense, AP rankings, strength of schedule, home field advantage, and head-to-head matchup history. Model historical accuracy: ~68%. For entertainment purposes only.
Game Information
Kickoff
Sat, Nov 7, 12:00 AM UTC
Network
ESPN
Stadium
Unknown Stadium