Virginia Tech leads VMI 45-0 at halftime in Blacksburg
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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Virginia Tech holds a 45-0 lead over VMI at halftime at Lane Stadium. The Hokies offense dominated the first half, headlined by two rushing touchdowns from Jeffrey Overton Jr. and two scores from Marcellous Hawkins. Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer connected with Que’Sean Brown for a 51-yard touchdown, while the defense contributed to the scoring with two blocked punts. Knahlij Harrell recovered one of those blocks for a touchdown. Virginia Tech’s defense limited VMI to 32 total yards across 28 plays and recorded four sacks before the break. The match remains in progress as the teams head into the second half of play.
- •Virginia Tech leads VMI 45-0 at halftime at Lane Stadium.
- •Jeffrey Overton Jr. and Marcellous Hawkins each recorded two rushing touchdowns.
- •Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 16 of 19 pass attempts for 203 yards and one touchdown.
- •The Virginia Tech defense held VMI to 32 total yards and produced four sacks.
- •Safety Tyson Flowers and defensive end Cortez Harris both blocked punts in the first half.
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech football: Hokies lead VMI 45-0 at halftime
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