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Virginia Tech defeats Clemson 20-16 with late touchdown pass

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 2:39 AM

Last updated Oct 25, 2026

Virginia Tech defeats Clemson 20-16 with late touchdown pass

Summary

Virginia Tech claimed a 20-16 victory over Clemson on Saturday night in Clemson, South Carolina. Ethan Grunkemeyer threw two touchdown passes to Luke Reynolds, including a decisive 5-yard pass with 1:44 remaining in the game. After trailing at halftime, Clemson took a 16-13 lead with strong defensive plays, but Virginia Tech mounted a late drive for the win. The loss hampers Clemson's aspirations for the ACC championship game. Virginia Tech improves its record to 6-2 and will face SMU next, while Clemson will take on Florida State.

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By the Numbers

•Virginia Tech's record improves to 6-2, 3-2 in the ACC.
•Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 20 of 32 passes for 156 yards.
•Tait Reynolds threw for 153 yards and ran for a touchdown for Clemson.
•Clemson led 16-13 before Virginia Tech's final scoring drive.
•Clemson dominated the third quarter but could not hold the lead.

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2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Ethan Grunkemeyer's TD pass to Luke Reynolds with 1:44 left lifts Virginia Tech past Clemson 20-16

What they're saying

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(AP) — Ethan Grunkemeyer threw two touchdown passes to tight end Luke Reynolds, including a 5-yard scoring strike with 1:44 left in the game as Virginia Tech stunned Clemson 20-16 on Saturday night.Grunkemeyer finished 20 of 32 for 156 yards with the two TDs and had no interceptions as Virginia Tech (6-2, 3-2 ACC) beat Clemson for the first time since 2007.
— Yahoo Sportsby STEVE REED

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