Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – After more than three weeks away from Lane Stadium, Virginia Tech football is back in Blacksburg for a primetime conference matchup. The Hokies are slated to host Boston College for Thursday night football on Oct. 17 with kickoff at 7:30 p.m. ET.
How to Follow
TV: The game will be televised on ESPN with Matt Barrie (play-by-play), Dan Mullen (analyst) and Harry Lyles Jr. (sidelines) on the call.
Radio: The Virginia Tech Sports Network will carry the contest over the airwaves in Blacksburg on 93.1 FM and 105.9 FM. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Zach Mackey reports from the sideline.
Streaming: Catch the game online at ESPN.com and the ESPN mobile app.
Live Audio: Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup at HokieSports.com/Listen or in the HokieSports mobile app.
Live Stats: Monitor the game through live stats on HokieSports.com, including play-by-play updates and full team and individual statistics.
Social Media: Stay connected with the Hokies on Twitter (@HokiesFB), Instagram (@hokiesfb) and Facebook (@VirginiaTechFB).
Things to Know
Orange Effect
With the Hokies returning to Lane Stadium for back-to-back home games, there is no better way to kickstart the two-game homestand than with a themed promotion. Fans are highly encouraged to wear all orange apparel and purchase the official shirt for the Orange Effect theme. Help fill up the stadium with orange while the team plays during primetime.
Maroon & Orange Memories
Elevate your gameday experience with unique behind-the-scenes opportunities and special fan moments at Lane Stadium. Select Maroon & Orange Memories options are still available, such as watching the game from the sideline and hanging out with emcee Bailey Angle!
30th Anniversary
The Hokies are celebrating their 30th anniversary of playing Thursday night football when Boston College comes to town. Tech's first game was on Sept. 22, 1994, against West Virginia, with a commanding 34-6 victory in its inaugural appearance. Interestingly enough, the contest will mark the seventh time the two programs will face off on Thursday, tying the total against Georgia Tech. In the primetime matchups versus Boston College, the series record is split evenly, with the Hokies winning two of three home matchups. Overall, Virginia Tech has captured magic when playing on Thursday night, boasting a 24-12 record.
SportsCenter in Blacksburg
For the first time, ESPN's flagship program, SportsCenter, will be hosted in Blacksburg by Quillen Spirit Plaza. Broadcast commentator Matt Barrie will also host the afternoon segment before handling play-by-play commentary during the game. Hokie Nation can support the live event starting at 1:30 p.m. ET, as the show is scheduled to run from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.