Syracuse vs Virginia Tech rivalry
Syracuse leads the series 12-9 in meetings on record since 1964.
Next meeting
Syracuse and Virginia Tech do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.
All-time series
Syracuse 1221 meetings since 19649 Virginia Tech
Series leader: Syracuse.
See the full all-time Syracuse vs Virginia Tech head-to-head record and every meeting on record.
By decade
1960s 1 0
1980s 2 2
1990s 4 4
2000s 2 2
2010s 1 0
2020s 2 1
Series notes
Meetings played21
Series wins, Syracuse12 of 21
Series wins, Virginia Tech9 of 21
Decided by 3 points or fewer1 of 21
Side by side, 2026 season
Syracuse Virginia Tech
- 34.8 8th
- Points per game
- 41.2 2nd
- 23.0 8th
- Points allowed
- 19.8 6th
- 451.3 8th
- Total yards per game
- 469.8 5th
- 5.7 12th
- Yards per play
- 6.1 9th
- 168.0 6th
- Rush yards per game
- 155.2 10th
- 283.3 8th
- Pass yards per game
- 314.6 4th
- 27.8 2nd
- First downs per game
- 25.0 3rd
- 50.0% 4th
- Third-down rate
- 43.4% 8th
- -1 11th
- Turnover margin
- -5 17th
- 6 8th
- Takeaways
- 4 14th
- 11 8th
- Sacks
- 18 1st
- 9 7th
- Sacks allowed
- 9 7th
- 108.8 17th
- Penalty yards per game
- 65.6 9th
- 33:51 2nd
- Time of possession
- 32:44 6th
Season totals from CollegeFootballData. Small figure: rank within the ACC; the better side is highlighted.
Recent meetings
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Frequently asked questions
What is the record in Syracuse vs Virginia Tech?
Syracuse leads the series 12-9 in meetings on record since 1964. That is Syracuse 12, Virginia Tech 9 across 21 meetings on record.
When do Syracuse and Virginia Tech play next?
Syracuse and Virginia Tech do not play each other in the 2026 regular season.