Virginia Tech HokiesVirginia Tech
vs 
SMU MustangsSMU
Gerald J. Ford Stadium
ESPN · Line · Total
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Live scoreboard
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| SMU | - | - | - | - | 0 |
Scoring by quarter
Average points per quarter, 2026 season
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Game |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Tech | 11.8 | 14.8 | 7.0 | 7.6 | 41.2 |
| SMU | 6.8 | 13.8 | 5.4 | 8.6 | 34.6 |
| Virginia Tech | Qtr | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| 11.8 | Q1 | 6.8 |
| 14.8 | Q2 | 13.8 |
| 7.0 | Q3 | 5.4 |
| 7.6 | Q4 | 8.6 |
| 41.2 | Game | 34.6 |
Live play by play
Scoring plays: this game · Updating as the game goes.
Touchdown Interception Fumble Sack Penalty
Rivalry highlights
Series record
1-2
Virginia Tech first, 3 meetings since 1972
Series leader
SMU
SMU lead 1-2 in 3 meetings since 1972
Widest recent margin
31 points
Virginia Tech 6-37 SMU, 1973
Tightest recent margin
3 points
Virginia Tech 25-28 SMU, 1974
Highest recent total
53 points
Virginia Tech 25-28 SMU, 1974
Key players by position
| Virginia Tech | Pos | SMU |
|---|---|---|
 Ethan Grunkemeyer | QB | Kevin Jennings |
 Jeffrey Overton Jr. | RB | Kendrick Raphael |
 Que'Sean Brown | WR | Yamir Knight |
 Luke Reynolds | TE | Randy Pittman |
 Aycen Stevens | DL | Marques White |
 Kaleb Spencer | LB | Alexander Kilgore |
 Quentin Reddish | DB | Tyren Polley |
Each side's leader at the position this season, by real production. Full rosters live on each team hub.
Head to head
Full rivalry page Virginia Tech 1 3 meetings since 1972 2 SMU
SMU lead 1-2 in 3 meetings since 1972 Series leader: SMU.
Team stats, this game
Virginia TechSMUTeam stats, 2026 season
Virginia TechSMU 41.22nd Points per game 9th34.6
19.86th Points allowed 8th23.0
469.85th Total yards per game 3rd484.2
6.19th Yards per play 3rd7.0
155.210th Rush yards per game 12th138.2
314.64th Pass yards per game 1st346.0
25.03rd First downs per game 5th23.8
43.4%8th Third-down rate 2nd51.6%
-517th Turnover margin 16th-4
414th Takeaways 11th5
181st Sacks 2nd17
97th Sacks allowed 4th6
65.69th Penalty yards per game 11th73.8
32:446th Time of possession 10th29:38
Rank within each team's conference. 2026 season totals to date from CollegeFootballData.
Win probability
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Current drive Game leaders
VT SMU Box score
Virginia Tech: last 15 games
7-8 in the last 15 · 28.8 scored · 26.2 allowed
LOST 26-45 scored 26 · allowed 45 See game WON 38-6 scored 38 · allowed 6 See game WON 23-21 scored 23 · allowed 21 See game LOST 23-30 scored 23 · allowed 30 See game LOST 20-35 scored 20 · allowed 35 See game WON 42-34 scored 42 · allowed 34 See game LOST 16-28 scored 16 · allowed 28 See game LOST 14-34 scored 14 · allowed 34 See game LOST 17-34 scored 17 · allowed 34 See game LOST 7-27 scored 7 · allowed 27 See game WON 73-3 scored 73 · allowed 3 See game WON 44-21 scored 44 · allowed 21 See game WON 35-26 scored 35 · allowed 26 See game WON 21-14 scored 21 · allowed 14 See game LOST 33-35 scored 33 · allowed 35 See game
SMU: last 15 games
11-4 in the last 15 · 31.8 scored · 20.7 allowed
LOST 24-35 scored 24 · allowed 35 See game WON 31-18 scored 31 · allowed 18 See game WON 34-10 scored 34 · allowed 10 See game WON 35-24 scored 35 · allowed 24 See game LOST 12-13 scored 12 · allowed 13 See game WON 26-20 scored 26 · allowed 20 See game WON 45-13 scored 45 · allowed 13 See game WON 38-6 scored 38 · allowed 6 See game LOST 35-38 scored 35 · allowed 38 See game WON 24-19 scored 24 · allowed 19 See game WON 27-24 scored 27 · allowed 24 See game WON 56-10 scored 56 · allowed 10 See game LOST 31-41 scored 31 · allowed 41 See game WON 34-24 scored 34 · allowed 24 See game WON 25-16 scored 25 · allowed 16 See game
The matchup
| Virginia Tech | Split | SMU |
|---|---|---|
| 4-1 | 2026 record | 4-1 |
| 1-1 | Conference | 2-1 |
| 206 | Points for | 173 |
| 99 | Points against | 115 |
| L1 | Form | W2 |
Recent meetings
1974
Virginia Tech 25 : 28 SMU
25 : 28 SMU 1973
Virginia Tech 6 : 37 SMU
6 : 37 SMU 1972
SMU 10 : 13 Virginia Tech
10 : 13 Virginia Tech How to watch
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Virginia Tech · QB Ethan Grunkemeyer Pass yards
1446
Pass TD
11
Comp-Att
131-177
INT
2
Jr. rush
455 yds
Reynolds rec
373 yds
SMU · QB Kevin Jennings Pass yards
1613
Pass TD
14
Comp-Att
117-156
INT
5
Raphael rush
418 yds
Knight rec
367 yds
12 
Kelden Ryan QB 14 
Troy Huhn QB 17 Ethan Grunkemeyer QB 22 
Bryce Baker QB 16 Jeffrey Overton Jr. RB 23 
Tyler Mason RB 26 
Messiah Mickens RB 27 
Marcellous Hawkins RB 32 
Bill Davis RB 35 
John Buetow RB 46 
Darius Taylor RB 49 
Gray Peterson RB 0 
Ayden Greene WR Davion Brown WR Hudson Zell WR 2 
Takye Heath WR 3 Que'Sean Brown WR 5 
Marlion Jackson WR 6 
Keylen Adams WR 7 
Chanz Wiggins WR 15 Shamarius Peterkin WR 18 
A.J. Brand WR 19 
Tyseer Denmark WR 20 
Jeff Exinor Jr. WR 28 
Drew Hube WR 80 
L.J. Booker WR 81 
Israel Hairston WR 83 
Luke Stuewe WR 86 
Joseph Hobbs WR Pierce Petersohn TE 13 
Ja'Ricous Hairston TE 36 
Brody Jones TE 44 
Matt Henderson TE 82 
Benji Gosnell TE 85 Luke Reynolds TE 87 
Harrison Saint Germain TE 99 
Cole Reemsnyder TE Thomas Wilder OL Maddox Cochrane OL Buddy Wegdam OL 50 
Nathaniel Wright OL 51 
Elijah Haughawout OL 53 
Tommy Ricard OL 54 Michael Troutman III OL 56 
Layth Ghannam OL 57 
Lucas Austin OL 58 Roseby Lubintus OL 61 
Justin Bell OL 62 
Kyle Altuner OL 65 Tyrell Simpson OL 66 
Montavious Cunningham OL 70 
Logan Howland OL 71 
Gavin Crawford OL 72 
Justin Terry OL 74 
Marlen Bright OL 75 Benjamin Eziuka OL 76 
Aidan Lynch OL 77 
Brody Meadows OL 79 
Johnny Garrett OL Tyson Harley DL 13 
Kemari Copeland DL 31 
Jason Abbey DL 32 
Deric Dandy DL 34 
Cortez Harris DL 36 
Randy Adirika DL 37 
Mylachi Williams DL 40 
Javion Hilson DL 42 Aycen Stevens DL 44 
Brett Clatterbaugh DL 45 
Eric Mensah DL 51 
Samuel Okunlola DL 52 
Sherrod Henderson DL 54 
Grant Karczewski DL 55 
Gerard Johnson III DL 56 
Daniel Jennings DL 58 
Zeke Chinwike DL 63 
Kamren Johnson DL 88 
Christian Evans DL 90 
Andrew Hanchuk DL 91 
Garrett Witherington DL 94 
Elhadj Fall DL 95 
T-Ron Richardson Jr. DL 99 
Emmett Laws DL 3 Kaleb Spencer LB 12 
Gabe Williams LB 16 
Noah Chambers LB 19 
Mathieu Lamah LB 26 
Antwone Santiago LB 30 
Curtis Jones Jr. LB 33 
Keon Wylie LB 38 John-Patrick Oates LB 39 
Terry Wiggins LB 41 
George Ballance LB 1 
DQ Smith DB Zaevion Cleveland CB 2 
Jaquez White CB 5 
Joshua Clarke CB 9 
Isaiah Brown-Murray CB 18 
Amauri Polydor CB 20 
Cam Chadwick Jr. CB 22 
Kenny Woseley Jr. CB 23 
Thomas Williams CB 29 
Jahmari DeLoatch CB 35 
Jojo Crim CB 43 
Josh Jones CB 47 
Daniel Garvin CB 0 Quentin Reddish S 6 
Jordan Bass S 7 
Sherrod Covil Jr. S 11 
Tyson Flowers S 14 
Sheldon Robinson S 15 
Brennan Johnson S 24 
Tyrell Grant Jr. S 28 
Knahlij Harrell S 17 
John Love PK 92 
Aiden Daugherty PK 98 
Will Love PK Luke Jones P 93 
Cole Byrd P 95 
Nathan Totten P 49 
Deed Capper LS 96 
Christian Epling LS
Kelden Ryan QB 14 Troy Huhn QB 17 Ethan Grunkemeyer QB 22 Bryce Baker QB 16 Jeffrey Overton Jr. RB 23 Tyler Mason RB 26 Messiah Mickens RB 27 Marcellous Hawkins RB 32 Bill Davis RB 35 John Buetow RB 46 Darius Taylor RB 49 Gray Peterson RB 0 Ayden Greene WR Davion Brown WR Hudson Zell WR 2 Takye Heath WR 3 Que'Sean Brown WR 5 Marlion Jackson WR 6 Keylen Adams WR 7 Chanz Wiggins WR 15 Shamarius Peterkin WR 18 A.J. Brand WR 19 Tyseer Denmark WR 20 Jeff Exinor Jr. WR 28 Drew Hube WR 80 L.J. Booker WR 81 Israel Hairston WR 83 Luke Stuewe WR 86 Joseph Hobbs WR Pierce Petersohn TE 13 Ja'Ricous Hairston TE 36 Brody Jones TE 44 Matt Henderson TE 82 Benji Gosnell TE 85 Luke Reynolds TE 87 Harrison Saint Germain TE 99 Cole Reemsnyder TE Thomas Wilder OL Maddox Cochrane OL Buddy Wegdam OL 50 Nathaniel Wright OL 51 Elijah Haughawout OL 53 Tommy Ricard OL 54 Michael Troutman III OL 56 Layth Ghannam OL 57 Lucas Austin OL 58 Roseby Lubintus OL 61 Justin Bell OL 62 Kyle Altuner OL 65 Tyrell Simpson OL 66 Montavious Cunningham OL 70 Logan Howland OL 71 Gavin Crawford OL 72 Justin Terry OL 74 Marlen Bright OL 75 Benjamin Eziuka OL 76 Aidan Lynch OL 77 Brody Meadows OL 79 Johnny Garrett OL Tyson Harley DL 13 Kemari Copeland DL 31 Jason Abbey DL 32 Deric Dandy DL 34 Cortez Harris DL 36 Randy Adirika DL 37 Mylachi Williams DL 40 Javion Hilson DL 42 Aycen Stevens DL 44 Brett Clatterbaugh DL 45 Eric Mensah DL 51 Samuel Okunlola DL 52 Sherrod Henderson DL 54 Grant Karczewski DL 55 Gerard Johnson III DL 56 Daniel Jennings DL 58 Zeke Chinwike DL 63 Kamren Johnson DL 88 Christian Evans DL 90 Andrew Hanchuk DL 91 Garrett Witherington DL 94 Elhadj Fall DL 95 T-Ron Richardson Jr. DL 99 Emmett Laws DL 3 Kaleb Spencer LB 12 Gabe Williams LB 16 Noah Chambers LB 19 Mathieu Lamah LB 26 Antwone Santiago LB 30 Curtis Jones Jr. LB 33 Keon Wylie LB 38 John-Patrick Oates LB 39 Terry Wiggins LB 41 George Ballance LB 1 DQ Smith DB Zaevion Cleveland CB 2 Jaquez White CB 5 Joshua Clarke CB 9 Isaiah Brown-Murray CB 18 Amauri Polydor CB 20 Cam Chadwick Jr. CB 22 Kenny Woseley Jr. CB 23 Thomas Williams CB 29 Jahmari DeLoatch CB 35 Jojo Crim CB 43 Josh Jones CB 47 Daniel Garvin CB 0 Quentin Reddish S 6 Jordan Bass S 7 Sherrod Covil Jr. S 11 Tyson Flowers S 14 Sheldon Robinson S 15 Brennan Johnson S 24 Tyrell Grant Jr. S 28 Knahlij Harrell S 17 John Love PK 92 Aiden Daugherty PK 98 Will Love PK Luke Jones P 93 Cole Byrd P 95 Nathan Totten P 49 Deed Capper LS 96 Christian Epling LS 
Mabrey Mettauer QB 1 
Ty Hawkins QB 7 Kevin Jennings QB 12 
Cole Leinart QB 14 
Charlie Fiser QB 4 
Dramekco Green RB 6 Kendrick Raphael RB 20 
EJ Kelly RB 21 
Christian Rhodes RB 24 
Link Rhodes RB 25 
William Fierro RB 0 
Derrick McFall WR 2 
Jalen Hale WR 3 
Yannick Smith WR 8 Yamir Knight WR 10 
Jalen Cooper WR 11 
Carterrious Brown WR 13 
Daylon Singleton WR 15 
Aljour Miles II WR 16 
Jakai Anderson WR 22 
Jordyn Adams WR 26 
David Kniffen Jr. WR 27 
Siler Cooke WR 81 
Tyrone Crethers WR 83 
X'Zavier Barnett WR 5 Randy Pittman TE 9 
Zack Turner TE 18 
Theo Melin Ohrstrom TE 42 
Will Locke TE 84 
Tripp Riordan TE 85 
Andre Nickerson Jr. TE 86 
Devon Martin TE 88 
Trey Jackson TE 89 
Miles Uter TE 
Bennett Johnson OL 50 
Graham Uter OL 52 
Toa Katoa OL 55 
Sam Utu OL 57 
Henry Douglass OL 58 
Abel Hoopii OL 59 
PJ Williams OL 60 
Evan Goodwin OL 63 
Addison Nichols OL 64 
Joshua Bates OL 66 
Hunter Ryan OL 70 
Paxton Briggle OL 71 
Max Wright OL 74 
Andrew Chamblee OL 75 
Dramodd Odoms OL 76 
Drew Hill OL 77 
Alex Woods OL 78 
Drew Evers OL 79 
Sione Ma'u OL 5 
Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder DL 55 
Woo Spencer DL 56 
Tyron Winslow DL 90 
Jalen Shivers DL 93 
Kevin Allen DL 94 
Jonathan Jefferson DL 96 
Christian de Moor DL 97 
Christian Davis DL 98 Keith Dotie DL 99 
Dakota Dickson DL 6 
Tavion Atkinson DE 9 
Ira Singleton DE 14 
Trey Wilson DE 16 Marques White DE 33 
Amontre Harris DE 52 
Jahkai Lang DE 58 
Aakil Washington DE 92 
Hudson Woods DE 95 
Wyatt Smith DE 12 
Caden Marshall LB 24 
I'Zayah Young LB 28 
Brandon Booker LB 29 
Brandon Miyazono LB 30 
Kenneth Goodwin III LB 32 
Jamal Anderson LB 46 
Xavier Wright LB 50 
Marcus Brouse LB 53 
Zachary Hibner LB 54 Alexander Kilgore LB 0 
William Nettles CB 2 
Zadian Gentry CB 3 
Javion Holiday CB 4 
Jayvon Thomas CB 8 
Marcellus Barnes Jr. CB 13 
Jaelyn Davis-Robinson CB 20 
Deuce Gilbert CB 35 
Dante Wesley II CB 44 
Michael De Hoyos CB 1 
Jarvis Lee S 10 Tyren Polley S 11 
Jaden Milliner-Jones S 15 
La'Modrick Spencer S 21 
Jimmy Wyrick S 22 
Sael Reyes S 26 
Jaylen Moses S 27 
Abdul Muhammad S 38 
Jake Ballard S 
Michael Slaba PK 
Brendan Baird PK 96 
Wiley Olson PK 99 
Nick Reed PK 43 
Wade McSparron P 47 
Cody Williford LS 48 
Morgan Tribbett LS 
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How to watch Virginia Tech vs SMU
Virginia Tech Hokies vs SMU Mustangs, 7:00 PM ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 6, 2026.
- TV The game is scheduled for ESPN at 7:00 PM ET.
- Streaming It streams on the ESPN app.
- Live updates Live score, play-by-play and match player stats for Virginia Tech vs SMU update on this page.
Virginia Tech vs SMU: preview and how to watch
Virginia Tech Hokies vs SMU Mustangs kicks off 7:00 PM ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium on November 6, 2026. This ACC game page carries the live score on gameday, TV channel and player stats once it kicks off, alongside the Virginia Tech and SMU team hubs, the match center, the schedule and the live standings. For the wider grudge history between these teams, see the ACC rivalry pages.
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Frequently asked questions
What channel is Virginia Tech vs SMU on?
Virginia Tech Hokies vs SMU Mustangs is scheduled for ESPN, 7:00 PM ET.
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When does Virginia Tech play SMU?
Kickoff for Virginia Tech vs SMU is 7:00 PM ET at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, on November 6, 2026.