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Grunkemeyer's 3 touchdown passes lead Virginia Tech over Georgia Tech 34-24
Grunkemeyer completed 250 yards passing as the Hokies scored on four of their first five possessions and snapped a two-game losing streak.
On Saturday, quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns, leading Virginia Tech to a 34-24 victory over Georgia Tech. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for the Hokies.
Scoring on four of their first five possessions, the Hokies offense established early dominance. This efficient performance marked a bounce-back effort following two recent narrow defeats that came down to the final play.
Wide receiver Que'Sean Brown caught a 60-yard touchdown pass from Grunkemeyer on the game's third play. Brown finished with six receptions for 182 yards, dominating the Yellow Jackets' secondary.
Georgia Tech quarterback Alberto Mendoza rallied from a 24-3 halftime deficit, throwing a 33-yard touchdown pass to Dalen Penson early in the third quarter. The comeback cut the lead to 24-17 but fell short.
Virginia Tech now faces a difficult road stretch with games at Clemson, SMU, and Miami entering the most challenging portion of their season. Georgia Tech hosts Boston College on Saturday.