Virginia Tech stays unbeaten, outlasts Maryland in road win

COLLEGE PARK, Md. (Interstat) — Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as visiting Virginia Tech defeated Maryland 35-26 on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, at SECU Stadium. The Hokies improved to 3-0 in an NCAA Football Bowl Division game. The Terrapins fell to 2-1. Grunkemeyer completed 31 of 39 passes for 314 yards and added 13 rushing yards. Luke Reynolds caught 12 passes for 107 yards and a touchdown. Jeffrey Overton Jr. ran for 49 yards and a score while adding 63 receiving yards and another touchdown. Malik Washington led Maryland, going 30 of 43 for 359 yards and three touchdowns. Chris Durr Jr. had 12 catches for 109 yards and two scores, and Dorian Fleming caught six passes for 72 yards and a touchdown. Kenny Woseley Jr. recorded four tackles for Virginia Tech, while Daniel Wingate made 12 tackles for Maryland.