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Clemson Battles Hokies in Primetime Showdown
20 Oct
Summary
- Clemson hosts Virginia Tech on October 24th at 7 p.m.
- Virginia Tech's QB is a former Nittany Lions transfer.
- Clemson has won the last seven matchups against the Hokies.
The Clemson Tigers are gearing up for a significant conference clash against the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, October 24, 2026. The game is scheduled for a 7 p.m. kickoff at Memorial Stadium and will be broadcast on ESPN. This marks Clemson's fifth night game of the season.
Virginia Tech, under first-year coach James Franklin, enters the contest with a 5-2 overall record and a 2-2 ACC standing. The Hokies recently secured a 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech. Their starting quarterback, Ethan Grunkemeyer, is a notable Penn State transfer who previously led his team to a win against Clemson in the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl.
Clemson, with a 4-2 record (2-1 ACC), is coming off a decisive win against Charleston Southern, which Coach Swinney described as the team's most complete game of the season. Historically, Clemson holds an advantage in the series, leading 24-12-1 and having won the last seven consecutive meetings, including a 24-14 victory in 2024.
