In a Tech vs. Tech showdown at Lane Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 26, the Jackets fell to the Virginia Tech Hokies 21-6. Despite a gritty defensive effort and outgaining the Hokies in total yards, Tech couldn’t quite close the gap. With the loss, the Jackets slipped to 5-4 overall and 3-3 in ACC play. Tech, who took the field without starting redshirt junior quarterback Haynes King for a second week, couldn’t find the end zone and struggled to capitalize on their solid yardage, settling for two field goals on the day.
Defensively, the Jackets delivered one of their finest performances of the season.