Virginia Tech and Boston College to face off in ACC conference opener

Virginia Tech and Boston College are set to face each other in their first ACC conference matchup of the 2026 regular season. The game is scheduled for Saturday, September 26, at Alumni Stadium, with kickoff at noon ET.

Virginia Tech enters the contest following a 35-26 victory over Maryland, looking to achieve a 4-0 start for the first time since 2017. Key players to watch for the Hokies include quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and tight end Luke Reynolds.

Boston College looks to leverage recent defensive momentum, having forced multiple turnovers in consecutive games. Notable performers for the Eagles include Mason McKenzie, who ranks highly in ACC total offense, and Evan Dickens, who recently recorded his seventh career 100-yard rushing game. The matchup will be televised on the ACC Network.