Virginia Tech Hokies Football faces challenges at season's halfway point
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 6:18 PM
Last updated Oct 12, 2026

The Virginia Tech Hokies are halfway through the season with mixed results. They experienced losses to Pitt and Cal, raising concerns about their performance and playoff aspirations. Despite struggles, positive developments include the offensive potential of Ethan Grunkemeyer and promising targets like Ayden Greene and Que’Sean Brown. The coaching staff may need to make significant adjustments to offensive and defensive strategies to salvage the season during the upcoming games.
- •Virginia Tech lost to Pitt and Cal earlier this season.
- •The offense shows promise with Ethan Grunkemeyer leading.
- •Ayden Greene, Que’Sean Brown, and others contribute positively.
- •Coaching adjustments are necessary for the remaining games.
- •The team is now focused on achieving a winning record.
- 6:18 PMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech Hokies Football at the Halfway Point: What Worked, What Didn’t and Dun Busted
"It’s halfway through the season and the Hokies are facing a brewing crisis. The Pitt loss was bad, but the Cal loss was flat embarrassing. Looking at what works, what doesn’t, and what’s badly broken.
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