Virginia Tech holds off Maryland 35-26, ending Terps' 20-game streak
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:21 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
Virginia Tech defeated Maryland 35-26 on Saturday night, breaking the Terrapins' 20-game nonconference winning streak. Ethan Grunkemeyer led the Hokies with 314 passing yards and three touchdowns. Virginia Tech dominated early, scoring touchdowns on five of its first six possessions and taking a 35-14 lead into the fourth quarter. Despite a late effort from Maryland, which included three touchdowns from Malik Washington, the Terps failed to close the gap following missed two-point conversions. Virginia Tech improved to 3-0 under new coach James Franklin, while Maryland dropped to 2-1. Virginia Tech will next face Boston College, while Maryland will host UCLA.
- •Virginia Tech scored on five of its first six drives.
- •Grunkemeyer opened the game with a 14-yard touchdown pass.
- •Maryland missed two critical 2-point conversions in the fourth quarter.
- •Virginia Tech is 3-0, while Maryland falls to 2-1.
- •Next games: Virginia Tech at Boston College, Maryland hosts UCLA.
- 3:21 AMYahoo Sports — Grunkemeyer's sharp start helps Virginia Tech beat Maryland 35-26, snapping Terps' nonconference run
"Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns, and Virginia Tech held off Maryland 35-26 on Saturday night, snapping the Terrapins' 20-game nonconference winning streak. It was the first test against a Power Four opponent for the Hokies (3-0) under new coach James Franklin, and they led from the start. Virginia Tech scored touchdowns on five of its first six possessions, taking a 35-14 advantage into the fourth quarter.
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