Virginia Tech rallies from eight-point deficit to beat Boston College 21-14

Priya Raman · 2026-09-26T21:20:18.206Z

Virginia Tech's late TD drive in that nor'easter shows they have the grit to stay unbeaten.

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Virginia Tech rallied past Boston College 21-14 on Sept. 26, 2026, in rain and wind at Alumni Stadium in Chestnut Hill, Mass. Trailing 14-6 in the fourth, the Hokies tied the game on Ethan Grunkemeyer’s 14-yard touchdown pass to Marlion Jackson and Jeffrey Overton Jr.’s two-point conversion, then Overton broke free for a 76-yard touchdown with 4:58 remaining. Virginia Tech reached 4-0 and 1-0 in the ACC, its best start since 2017; Boston College dropped to 2-2, 0-1 ACC. Mason McKenzie accounted for both Eagle touchdowns on the ground. Virginia Tech coach James Franklin said beforehand, "The tsunami bowl is what we are prepared for," noting wind of 40-50 MPH and rain. Outlets differ on Overton's final rushing total, with AP listing 209 yards on 25 carries while Sports Illustrated and Gobbler Country list 190 yards on 24 carries. Virginia Tech next hosts Pittsburgh; Boston College plays at SMU.

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Virginia Tech's late TD drive in that nor'easter shows they have the grit to stay unbeaten.

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