Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – The Virginia Tech football team dropped a 40-22 decision to Stanford on Saturday at Lane Stadium. The result moves the Hokies to 6-4 (3-4), while the Cardinal improve to 5-5 (3-4).
Stanford opened the scoring with a 16-yard rushing touchdown late in the first quarter to take a 7-0 lead. The Cardinal added two rushing touchdowns in the second quarter, extending their advantage to 21-0.
Virginia Tech answered with a 13-play, 75-yard scoring drive, capped by a two-yard rushing touchdown from Jeffrey Overton, Jr. with 1:53 remaining in the half. John Love added the extra point to put the Hokies on the board. Stanford responded with a 31-yard field goal in the final seconds of the half to take a 24-7 lead into the break.
The Hokies found momentum in the third quarter when Ethan Grunkemeyer connected with Davion Brown for a 69-yard touchdown pass with 6:15 remaining. The scoring play cut Stanford's lead to 24-14. The Cardinal added a 46-yard field goal late in the quarter to extend its advantage to 27-14.
Stanford opened the fourth quarter with another field goal before adding a two-yard rushing touchdown to push its lead to 37-14. Virginia Tech responded with a seven-play, 75-yard drive, capped by a nine-yard touchdown reception from Que'Sean Brown. Grunkemeyer connected with Luke Reynolds on the two-point conversion to make it 37-22 with 6:14 remaining. Stanford added a 23-yard field goal late in the game to secure the 40-22 victory.
The Hokies totaled 398 yards of offense, led by Grunkemeyer’s 270 passing yards and two touchdowns. Overton Jr. paced the ground game with 107 yards and a touchdown, his fourth 100-yard rushing performance of the season. Davion Brown added a career-high 81 receiving yards and a 69-yard touchdown, while Que’Sean Brown finished with 71 yards and a score on six receptions.
Defensively, Keon Wylie led the Hokies with 11 tackles, while Isaiah Brown-Murray and Tyson Flowers added seven apiece. Tech also recorded seven pass breakups and four quarterback hurries.
Game Notes:
- Jeffrey Overton, Jr. rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown, his fourth 100-yard rushing game of the season.
- Davion Brown recorded a career-high 81 receiving yards, including a 69-yard touchdown.
- Que’Sean Brown added 71 receiving yards and a touchdown on six catches.
- Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 270 yards and two touchdowns.
- Keon Wylie led the Hokies with 11 tackles.
Up Next:
The Hokies hit the road for a matchup against Miami on Saturday, Nov. 21. Kickoff time and broadcast information will be announced at a later date.