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Grunkemeyer named to Davey O'Brien Award's Class of 2026

Tech signal caller is one of 30 quarterbacks on the list

BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer has been named to the Davey O’Brien QB Class of 2026, earning consideration for the Davey O’Brien Award, presented annually to the nation’s top college quarterback.

Grunkemeyer has thrown for 2,431 yards this season, ranking 13th nationally and third in the ACC. His 71.7% completion rate ranks fifth among FBS quarterbacks and third in the ACC.

The Lewis Center, Ohio native is tied for fifth nationally with 215 completions, leading all ACC quarterbacks. His 23.9 completions per game also rank fifth among FBS players and first in the ACC.

Grunkemeyer ranks 18th nationally and fifth among ACC players with 148 points responsible for this season.

Grunkemeyer is on pace to become Virginia Tech's first 3,000-yard passer in a season since 2016, when Jerod Evans threw for 3,546 yards.

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