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Virginia Tech Beats Georgia Tech 34-24 to Snap Losing Streak

Virginia Tech turned the page on a two-game losing streak with a dominant 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech in Blacksburg, securing a crucial win in ACC play. The Hokies jumped out to an early lead with a pair of explosive plays from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, including a 60-yard touchdown pass to Que’Sean Brown and a 20-yard rushing touchdown, while the defense forced a key fumble on Georgia Tech’s opening drive.

By halftime, Virginia Tech led 24-3, with Grunkemeyer adding a third touchdown pass to Ja’Ricous Hairston and kicker John Love extending the lead with a 39-yard field goal. Georgia Tech fought back in the second half, cutting the deficit to 24-17 with a 42-yard touchdown run by Trelain Maddox and a 33-yard pass from Alberto Mendoza to Dalen Pinson, but Virginia Tech’s offense and defense stabilized the game with a late touchdown from Jeffrey Overton Jr.

and a 24-yard field goal from Love to seal the win. Grunkemeyer finished with 250 passing yards and three touchdown passes, while Brown’s six receptions for 182 yards and a touchdown provided critical momentum early in the game.

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