Virginia Tech at Clemson
Saturday, October 24, 2026 Share
Virginia Tech plays at Clemson on Saturday, October 24. It will be their 36th meeting; Clemson leads the series 23–11–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Kickoff time TBA at Memorial Stadium (Clemson, SC), ClemsonForecast: 56°F, wind 6 mph
From the numbers
- Clemson has won seven straight against Virginia Tech, last losing to them in 2007.Share
- Virginia Tech is one of three FBS teams that have scored first in every game this season, with Georgia and Ohio State.Share
- Virginia Tech is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, Ohio State, SMU and Utah.Share
Computed from every game through Oct 18 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
Preview
| Virginia Tech | Clemson | |
|---|---|---|
| 5–2 | Record | 4–2 |
| 0.21 (37th) | EPA per play | −0.03 (127th) |
| 0.05 (58th) | EPA per play allowed | 0.02 (45th) |
| 46% (43rd) | Success rate | 37% (126th) |
| 36% (25th) | Success rate allowed | 41% (69th) |
| 1.27 (41st) | Explosiveness | 1.15 (111th) |
| 4.3 (38th) | Points per trip inside the 40 | 2.8 (123rd) |
| 24% (2nd) | Havoc caused | 18% (31st) |
| 0.18 | Opponent-adjusted EPA | 0.03 |
| 0.15 | Opponent-adjusted EPA allowed | 0.06 |
Virginia Tech
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethan Grunkemeyer QB | 94% | 0.44 | 0.33 |
| Darius Taylor RB | 12% | 0.25 | |
| Ethan Grunkemeyer QB | 11% | 0.19 | |
| Que’Sean Brown WR | 23% | 0.48 | |
| Luke Reynolds TE | 21% | 0.74 | |
| Jeffrey Overton Jr. RB | 12% | 0.58 |
Kicker: John Love, 2.3 points below a replacement kicker on 10 field-goal tries.
Clemson
| Player | Share | EPA/play | Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tait Reynolds QB | 82% | 0.04 | 0.12 |
| Gideon Davidson RB | 38% | 0.19 | 0.25 |
| Tait Reynolds QB | 21% | −0.04 | 0.09 |
| Bryant Wesco Jr. WR | 22% | 0.39 | |
| T.J. Moore WR | 22% | 0.23 | |
| Tyler Brown WR | 13% | 0.56 |
Kicker: Nolan Hauser, 8.1 points above a replacement kicker on 13 field-goal tries.
Each side’s numbers this season, with its rank in the nation (first is best, on defense too), from CollegeFootballData.com’s game preview, as of October 18. The better side of each line is bold. Key players are each side’s leading passer, two leading runners and three leading receivers by share of plays. Adjusted: EPA per play adjusted for the defenses faced.
Players to watch
Virginia Tech
- QuarterbackEthan Grunkemeyer1,984 passing yards, 15 TDLast: vs. Georgia Tech, 15 of 22, 250 yards, 3 TD; 13 carries, 25 yards, 1 TDNo. 4 in FBS in passing yards
- Running backJeffrey Overton Jr.613 rushing yards, 4 TDLast: vs. Georgia Tech, 14 carries, 85 yards; 3 catches, 29 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerKeon Wylie36 tackles, 1 sackLast: vs. Georgia Tech, 10 tackles ★Team leader in tackles
Clemson
- QuarterbackTait Reynolds945 passing yards, 1 TDLast: vs. Charleston Southern, 17 of 26, 127 yards; 7 carries, 40 yardsTeam leader in passing yards
Running backGideon Davidson430 rushing yards, 5 TDLast: vs. Charleston Southern, 13 carries, 59 yards, 1 TDTeam leader in rushing yards- SafetyCorey Myrick43 tacklesLast: vs. Charleston Southern, 1 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler. Photos: Wikimedia Commons, free licenses; credits on each player’s page.
In the news
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
Clemson 66% to win.
The line
Virginia Tech −1.5, over/under 49.5.
Updated once a night until kickoff: the consensus line when the books publish one, otherwise a single major sportsbook’s.
Win chances before kickoff: Virginia Tech 54%, Clemson 46%. CollegeFootballData.com’s estimate from the point spread.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–Clemson gameClemson leads 23–11–1 in 35 meetings.
| 2024 | Clemson 24, Virginia Tech 14 | |
| 2020 | Clemson 45, Virginia Tech 10 | |
| 2017 | Clemson 31, Virginia Tech 17 | |
| 2016 | Clemson 42, Virginia Tech 35 | ACC Championship Game |
| 2012 | Clemson 38, Virginia Tech 17 | |
| 2011 | Clemson 38, Virginia Tech 10 | ACC Championship Game |
Around this game
Virginia Tech
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Clemson
- Next gameat Florida StateOct. 31, 2026
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