The Shadow
BLACKSBURG, Va. (VR) – The Virginia Tech football team jumped out to a 14-0 first-quarter lead behind a pair of explosive scoring plays before holding off Georgia Tech (2-4, 1-2 ACC), 34-24, Saturday afternoon at Lane Stadium. The Hokies improved to 5-2 overall and 2-2 in ACC play with the victory.
Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer connected with Que’Sean Brown for a 60-yard touchdown on the opening possession, capping a three-play, 75-yard drive in just 1:23. Brown totaled 103 receiving yards in the opening quarter.
Virginia Tech extended its lead on its next touchdown drive, with Grunkemeyer keeping the ball himself for a 20-yard rushing score to make it 14-0.
Georgia Tech got on the board with a field goal in the second quarter, but the Hokies answered when Grunkemeyer found Ja’Ricous Hairston for a five-yard touchdown. John Love added a 39-yard field goal later in the quarter, sending Tech into halftime with a 24-3 advantage.
The Yellow Jackets responded with two touchdowns early in the third quarter to cut the deficit to seven. Virginia Tech answered with another explosive passing play, as Grunkemeyer connected with Jeffrey Overton, Jr. for a 26-yard touchdown. Love added a 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to extend the lead to 34-17 before Georgia Tech scored its final touchdown with 5:20 remaining.
The Hokies finished with 409 yards of total offense, including 250 passing yards and 159 rushing yards. Grunkemeyer completed 15 of 22 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns, while Brown hauled in six catches for 182 yards and a touchdown. Brown also totaled 251 all-purpose yards. Overton, Jr. led Virginia Tech with 85 rushing yards and added three receptions for 29 yards and a touchdown.
Defensively, Quentin Reddish recorded his second career interception, his first since Week 2 of the 2025 season against Vanderbilt, while Aycen Stevens tallied 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss. The Hokies held on to secure the 34-24 Homecoming victory.
Game Notes
- Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 15 of 22 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for a 20-yard score, his fifth rushing touchdown of the season.
- Que’Sean Brown recorded 182 receiving yards and a touchdown on six receptions, marking the sixth-most receiving yards in a single game in program history. He finished with 251 all-purpose yards, set a career long with a 66-yard reception, and hauled in two catches of at least 60 yards.
- Jeffrey Overton, Jr. rushed for 85 yards and caught a 26-yard touchdown pass, finishing with 114 yards from scrimmage.
- Luke Reynolds caught two passes for 18 yards, extending his streak to eight consecutive games with a reception, according to team notes.
- Ja’Ricous Hairston caught a five-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter.
- Quentin Reddish recorded an interception in the second quarter. Marking his second career interception and his first since Week 2 of the 2025 season against Vanderbilt.
- Aycen Stevens recorded 1.5 sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss.
- John Love connected on field goals from 39 and 24 yards.
- Nathan Totten recorded a 60-yard punt.
- Virginia Tech converted both of its fourth-down attempts.
Up Next:
The Hokies are on the road for a matchup at Clemson on Saturday, Oct. 24. That game will kickoff at either 7 or 7:30 p.m. and can be seen on ESPN or ESPN2.
