BLACKSBURG, Va. (Interstat) — Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns as Virginia Tech routed Virginia Military Institute 73-3 on Saturday at Lane Stadium.

The Hokies, now 1-0, scored 21 points in the first quarter, 24 in the second and 21 in the third. Grunkemeyer completed 17 of 20 passes, with scoring throws to Que’Sean Brown and Luke Reynolds. A.J. Brand rushed for a touchdown, and Chanz Wiggins caught a touchdown pass. Knahlij Harrell returned a blocked punt for a score in the second quarter.

Virginia Tech led 45-0 at halftime. The Hokies added 21 points in the third quarter and one more touchdown in the fourth.

VMI, now 0-2, got a 50-yard field goal from J. Joyce in the fourth quarter. The Keydets used three quarterbacks, with JoJo Crump completing 4 of 8 passes for 54 yards.

Virginia Tech hosts Old Dominion next Saturday, while VMI plays Bucknell at home.