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Virginia Tech Hokies Win Over Georgia Tech
Virginia Tech's 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech boosts stock with key player highlights.
In brief
Virginia Tech's 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech boosts stock with key player highlights. Virginia Tech's 34-24 win over Georgia Tech improves their record to 5-2, with Que'Sean Brown's performance and Ethan Grunkemeyer's efficiency rising while pass defense and second-half production fall. Originally reported by…
Virginia Tech Wins
Virginia Tech football defeated Georgia Tech 34-24 at Lane Stadium to improve to 5-2 in James Franklin's inaugural season.
Halftime Lead
Virginia Tech jumped out to a commanding 24-3 halftime advantage before Georgia Tech trimmed the deficit to seven points in the third quarter.
Stock Up: Que'Sean Brown
Que'Sean Brown hauled in six receptions for a career-high 182 yards and a touchdown, including a 60-yard scoring reception on Virginia Tech's opening possession.
Stock Down: Second-Half Production
Virginia Tech's offense struggled in the second half, allowing Georgia Tech to climb back with only 35 passing yards after 215 before halftime.
Stock Up: Ethan Grunkemeyer
Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 15 of 22 passes for 250 yards and three touchdowns, avoiding an interception this season.
Stock Down: Pass Defense
Virginia Tech's secondary surrendered a season-high 335 passing yards to Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza, who completed 29 of 38 attempts.
Stock Up: Special Teams
Virginia Tech's special teams delivered with Que'Sean Brown's 63-yard punt return and John Love's 24-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.
Stock Down: Putting Games Away
Virginia Tech allowed a 21-point halftime advantage to shrink to seven points before regaining control, a pattern that could prove costly against stronger opponents.
Next Game
Virginia Tech faces Clemson in a challenging road matchup ahead of their final five games of 2025.
The takeaway
Virginia Tech's 34-24 win over Georgia Tech improves their record to 5-2, with Que'Sean Brown's performance and Ethan Grunkemeyer's efficiency rising while pass defense and second-half production fall.
