Virginia Tech at SMU
Friday, November 6, 2026, 7:00 PM ET Share
Virginia Tech plays at SMU on Friday, November 6, at 7 p.m. Eastern. It will be their fourth meeting; SMU leads the series 2–1.
Game notes: the series, streaks, the coaches and school records within reach, from the research desk.
Upcoming at Gerald J. Ford Stadium, University ParkTV: ESPN
From the numbers
- Virginia Tech is one of three FBS teams that have scored first in every game this season, with Georgia and Ohio State.Share
- SMU is one of five FBS teams that have led at halftime of every game this season, with Nebraska, Ohio State, Utah and Virginia Tech.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 17 and the score after every scoring play; a note appears only when few teams share it. All the numbers.
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
SMU
- QuarterbackKevin Jennings1,859 passing yards, 16 TDLast: vs. Virginia, 23 of 36, 246 yards, 2 TDNo. 8 in FBS in passing yards
- Running backKendrick Raphael542 rushing yards, 6 TDLast: vs. Virginia, 22 carries, 124 yards; 1 catch, 4 yardsTeam leader in rushing yards
- LinebackerAlex Kilgore35 tacklesLast: vs. Virginia, 10 tacklesTeam leader in tackles
Each side’s two top producers this season (national leaders first) and its leading tackler.
Before kickoff
Our ratings and the line, going in
Our ratings (scores only)
SMU 76% to win.
The line
No line posted yet.
The series
Every Virginia Tech–SMU gameSMU leads 2–1 in three meetings.
| 1974 | SMU 28, Virginia Tech 25 | |
| 1973 | SMU 37, Virginia Tech 6 | |
| 1972 | Virginia Tech 13, SMU 10 |
Around this game
Virginia Tech
- Next gamevs. StanfordNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonVirginia Tech in 2026
- ProgramVirginia Tech history and records
SMU
- Next gamevs. Wake ForestNov. 14, 2026
- SeasonSMU in 2026
- ProgramSMU history and records