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Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt
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Head-to-head on record
| Team | Wins | Series |
|---|---|---|
 Virginia Tech Hokies | 6 | Virginia Tech leads |
 Vanderbilt Commodores | 5 |
Meetings since 1930: 11. Source: CollegeFootballData game log.
The series in numbers
Vanderbilt has won the last 2 meetings.
6-5 Regular season
6-4 Last 10
19-23 Avg score
5 Longest Virginia Tech win run
Biggest Virginia Tech win 23-3 in 1984, a 20-point margin.
Biggest Virginia Tech loss 0-45 in 1982, a 45-point margin.
Every Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt meeting
| Season | Result | Site | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Vanderbilt win | Blacksburg | 20-44 |
| 2024 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 27-34 |
| 1989 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 18-0 |
| 1986 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 29-21 |
| 1985 | Virginia Tech win | Nashville | 38-24 |
| 1984 | Virginia Tech win | Nashville | 23-3 |
| 1983 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 21-10 |
| 1982 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 0-45 |
| 1966 | Virginia Tech win | Blacksburg | 21-6 |
| 1965 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 10-21 |
| 1930 | Vanderbilt win | Nashville | 0-40 |
Scores from the Virginia Tech perspective. Source: CollegeFootballData game log, since 1930.
Matchup stats
Last five games
Completed results from CollegeFootballData via the CFB Data Hub
Virginia Tech Hokies lead the series since 1930, 6-5. Here is the series on record and how to watch when Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt meet.
How to watch Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt
When Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt are scheduled, here is how to find the game.
- National TV National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1).
- Streaming ESPN+ and the FOX Sports app stream the national windows.
- Radio Listen on the Virginia Tech radio network.
- Confirm kickoff Kickoff and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week. Check the match center for the Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt time and line.
The live time, line and how-to-watch details land on the match center and how to watch pages once the game is scheduled.
The Virginia Tech this season
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Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt: the essentials
Virginia Tech Hokies vs Vanderbilt Commodores is a non-conference matchup that sets the ACC against the SEC (Power 4). Virginia Tech Hokies lead the series since 1930, 6-5. Across 11 meetings on record the series is one-sided so far, and whenever the two programs are scheduled this page carries the Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt head-to-head record, the matchup numbers for both sides, and how to watch on TV and streaming. It sits alongside the Virginia Tech Hokies team hub, the ACC this week round-up and the live conference standings. For Vanderbilt against the whole conference, see Vanderbilt vs the ACC.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the all-time record between Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt?
Virginia Tech Hokies lead the series since 1930, 6-5. The two programs have met 11 times on record.
How can I watch Virginia Tech vs Vanderbilt?
National windows are set by Set weekly by the conference TV partners (ESPN, ABC, FOX, FS1). Kickoff time and the exact channel are set by the networks before game week.
Are Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt in the same conference?
No. Virginia Tech plays in the ACC. Vanderbilt plays in the SEC (Power 4). This is a non-conference game.