Hokie Tracks: Gameday Blog vs. Vanderbilt

Welcome to Hokie Tracks: Gameday Blog, your all-in-one destination for coverage of Virginia Tech Football on gameday. Lane Stadium was rocking for the Maroon Effect as the Hokies hosted Vanderbilt in front of the program’s eighth consecutive sellout crowd dating back to 2023. Despite the electric atmosphere, Tech came up short as Vanderbilt prevailed, 44-20. The Hokies will look to bounce back next Saturday, Sept. 13, hosting Old Dominion at Lane Stadium. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on ACC Network. Stay tuned to HokieSports.com all week long for coverage leading up to gameday.

At the half, John Love (223 career points; eight points tonight) is now one point shy of tying Don Wade for 10th place on the Hokies’ all-time scoring list. He has converted on 44 career field goals.