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At halftime Saturday, Ethan Grunkemeyer had 215 passing yards. Que’Sean Brown was most of the way to a spot in the Virginia Tech record book, and a sold-out Homecoming crowd at Lane Stadium was sitting on a 24–3 lead.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 19

Virginia Tech Opens As Slight Favorites For Week 8 Tilt Against Clemson

BLACKSBURG — Following a 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech football will open its Week 8 tussle with Clemson as slight favorites. The Hokies (5-2, 2-2 ACC), who halted a two-game skid with their 10-point victory over the Yellow Jackets, enter the contest as 1.5-point favorites, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.

College Football News / EasySportz / October 17

Virginia Tech Beats Georgia Tech 34-24 to Snap Losing Streak

Virginia Tech bounced back in a big way Saturday, defeating Georgia Tech 34-24 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg. The Hokies built a 21 point halftime lead, survived a second-half comeback attempt and made enough plays late to secure an important ACC victory.

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College Football News / College Football News / October 17

College Football Week 7 Predictions: Every Game, Every Pick

Week 7 is all about the massive College Football Playoff-level showdowns, but there are plenty of fantastic storylines throughout the day, starting with the rivalry games.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

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College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 15

Three Virginia Tech Offensive Players to Watch Against Georgia Tech

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech's offense has been among the ACC's most productive through six games, averaging 460.2 yards and 37.7 points per contest — both fourth-best in the conference.

College Football News / Field Level Media / October 14

Trying to avoid 3-game skid, Virginia Tech hosts Georgia Tech

Virginia Tech will look to snap its two-game losing streak on Saturday afternoon when Georgia Tech visits Blacksburg, Va., for an Atlantic Coast Conference matchup.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 9

Virginia Tech vs. Cal: Preview, Storylines, Announcers and More

Following a 35-33 loss to Pitt at home, Virginia Tech travels to Berkeley, Calif., for its third road test in four games. Ahead of the Saturday showdown against Cal, here's how you can tune in for tomorrow's tilt against the Golden Bears: Date: Saturday, Oct.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 5

Virginia Tech Opens As Touchdown-Plus Favorites vs. Cal

BLACKSBURG, Va. — After a 35-33 loss to Pitt Friday, Virginia Tech opens as favorites by over a touchdown for its Oct. 10 road affair against Cal. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Virginia Tech (4-1, 1-1 ACC) is 10.5-point favorites over the Golden Bears (2-3, 1-1 ACC), while the total O/U is set at 52.5 points.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 1

Virginia Tech vs. Pitt: Previews, Storylines and More

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech football looks for its first 5-0 start since the 2005 season when it hosts Pitt tomorrow. Ahead of the Friday tussle, here's how you can tune in for tomorrow's tilt in Blacksburg: Date: Friday, Oct.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 30

Three Virginia Tech Players to Watch vs. Pitt On Friday Night

Virginia Tech's perfect start will face arguably its toughest test yet when Pitt comes to Lane Stadium on Friday night. The Hokies are 4-0 for the first time in more than a decade, but Pitt will arrive in Blacksburg with an identical record.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 28

Virginia Tech Opens As Favorites For Week 5 Friday Fray With Pitt

Virginia Tech football will open its Friday night contest with Pitt as a favorite for the fifth straight week this season. According to FanDuel Sportsbook, Virginia Tech (4-0, 1-0 ACC) is a 5.5-point favorite over the Panthers (4-0, 1-0 ACC), and the total is set at 52.5 points.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 25

Virginia Tech vs. Boston College: Preview, Storylines and More

Virginia Tech football takes on Boston College tomorrow, looking to move to 4-0 after wins over VMI, Old Dominion, and Maryland. Here's how you can tune in for tomorrow's tilt in Chestnut Hill: Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 Time: 12 p.m.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 24

Ethan Grunkemeyer, Virginia Tech take aim at BC

After wrapping up non-conference play with Week 3 victories, Boston College and undefeated Virginia Tech will meet in their Atlantic Coast Conference opener on Saturday afternoon at Chestnut Hill, Mass.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 24

Three Biggest Questions for Virginia Tech Ahead of Matchup vs Boston College

Ethan Grunkemeyer has thrown 101 passes this season. The other team hasn't caught one of them. That streak faces its toughest test yet on Saturday. Boston College has intercepted six passes in its last two games, and a nor'easter is forecast for Chestnut Hill.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 23

How Ethan Grunkemeyer Stacks Up Against ACC Quarterbacks Through Three Weeks

Eight yards is the difference between Ethan Grunkemeyer and Darian Mensah three weeks into the season. Mensah, the Miami quarterback at the center of the early Heisman Trophy talk, has thrown for 873 yards.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 21

Virginia Tech Opens As A Big Favorite in Week Four Game vs Boston College

For the first time since 2017, the Virginia Tech Hokies are 3-0. Virginia Tech went on the road last night and got a big road win against Maryland to move their record to 3-0, and now James Franklin's program is going to begin ACC play this weekend on the road at Boston College.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 20

Virginia Tech Stock Report: Three Players Rising After 35-26 Win Over Maryland

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Virginia Tech football claimed its first non-conference Power Four victory since the 2017 season opener (vs. West Virginia) when it defeated Maryland 35-26 at SECU Stadium Saturday evening.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 23

Ethan Grunkemeyer, Virginia Tech score early, hold off Maryland

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw three touchdown passes and scrambled for another score, all in the first half, and Virginia Tech held on for a 35-26 victory over Maryland on Saturday in College Park, Md.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 19

Virginia Tech Confidence Meter: How I Feel About the Hokies' Chances Against Maryland

Virginia Tech football dismantled VMI, 73-3, before handling Old Dominion, 44-21, a week later. Virginia Tech is 2-0 for the first time since 2021, Ethan Grunkemeyer has provided consistency under center and a defensive front that entered the season with plenty of questions has instead been one of the team's early strengths.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 19

Virginia Tech Football vs. Maryland: Preview, Storylines and More

Virginia Tech football takes on Maryland today in an effort to move to 3-0 for the first time since 2017. Here's how you can tune in for Saturday's showdown in College Park: Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026 Time: 7:30 p.m.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / September 18

5 College Football Teams On Upset Alert In Week 3

Week 2 of the 2026 college football season was worth remembering. A pair of top-15 teams fell to unranked opponents, with Oregon and Oklahoma coming up short on the road.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 31

Virginia Tech names Ethan Grunkemeyer as starting QB

Virginia Tech officially named Ethan Grunkemeyer as its starting quarterback on Monday. Grunkemeyer is a transfer from Penn State, where he played for first-year Hokies head coach James Franklin.

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