Virginia Tech edges Boston College 21-14 in stormy matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 21-14 on Saturday in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, during a nor’easter storm. The game, described by Hokies head coach James Franklin as the 'Tsunami Bowl', featured heavy rain and winds up to 40 mph. The first half saw Virginia Tech score only a field goal as time expired. After a Boston College touchdown put them ahead 14-6, a late surge from Virginia Tech, including a touchdown pass and a 76-yard rushing touchdown by Jeffrey Overton Jr., secured the victory. This win puts Virginia Tech at 4-0 for the season.
- •Virginia Tech leads at halftime with a score of 3-0.
- •Boston College scored two touchdowns in the second half.
- •Virginia Tech's final touchdown came from a 76-yard run.
- •Heavy rain and wind made conditions challenging for both teams.
- •The game attracted a sparse crowd due to the weather.
- 7:37 PMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech pull off 21-14 win over Boston College in the middle of nor'easter storm
"Hokies head coach James Franklin dubbed the game the 'Tsunami Bowl' ahead of the blustery matchup.
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