Live Game Thread & Updates for Virginia Tech Football vs. Clemson

Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

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CLEMSON, S.C. — Virginia Tech football squares off with Clemson tonight in Memorial Stadium, looking for its first victory against the Tigers since 2007. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

Q2 12:21 | Virginia Tech 3, Clemson 3

Nolan Hauser's try from 34 yards was good. We're deadlocked at three apiece here in Memorial Stadium.

Q2 12:27 | Virginia Tech 3, Clemson 0

Third-and-5 throw to Clemson WR Bryant Wesco Jr. gains three yards. Fourth-and-2. Clemson is settling for a field goal that'd tie this one up at three.

Q1 END | Virginia Tech 3, Clemson 0

Tigers gains of 12, 1, 8 and 20 cap off the first quarter. Clemson will start the second quarter with first-and-10 at the Hokies' 34-yard line. The Tigers' rushing attack has generated 62 yards off 10 totes.

Q1 1:20 | Virginia Tech 3, Clemson 0

Grunkemeyer was sacked for an 8-yard loss on third down, necessitating a field goal. John Love nailed the 37-yard try, and Tech leads by three. The Hokies are 1-for-4 on third down.

Q1 2:26 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Hawkins was held back for a 1-yard loss, and Grunkemeyer's throw to Reynolds brought them three yards back. Third-and-goal at the 11.

Q1 3:30 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

On the QB keeper, Grunkemeyer gobbled up 12 yards. The Hokies are knocking on the door. First-and-goal at Clemson's 7.

Q1 4:23 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Grunkemeyer did it himself, going for a 7-yard gain up the middle. A Marcellous Hawkins catch (eight yards) and a pair of runs (two, five yards) sets up Virginia Tech at second-and-5 at Clemson's 19.

Q1 6:22 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Brown's 6-yard gain sets up third-and-4...

Q1 7:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

The first completion of the day for Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer? 6-yard pickup on a throw to TE Ja'Ricous Hairston. Wideout Que'Sean Brown followed it up with a 12-yard rush.

Q1 7:43 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

And Virginia Tech stopped Clemson on fourth-and-1. Hokies nickel Kenny Woseley Jr. stuffed Davidson for a 2-yard loss. Turnover on downs — Virginia Tech takes over on its 35.

Q1 8:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Third-and-long for Clemson — and the Tigers logged a 6-yard gain. #Hokies cornerback Jaquez White seemed to have batted the pass away, but bounced slightly and thne into Tyler Brown's hands.

Q1 9:46 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

After a 6-yard Clemson gain, there was a stoppage. Virginia Tech defensive tackle Randy Adirika walked off under his own power after being down on the field earlier.

Q1 9:55 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

On third-and-3, Grunkemeyer was sacked. 0-for-2 through two drives. Clemson starts its next drive on its 40 after a fair catch.

Q1 11:36 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Clemson QB Tait Reynolds' third-and-12 throw to Christian Bentancur was incomplete. Tigers follow the Hokies' punt with one of their own.

Q1 12:45 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Taking the handoff, Clemson running back Gideon Davidson barreled forward for an 8-yard gain. That set up third-and-1, where Davidson rumbled for the first down. The Tigers are in Hokies territory.

Q1 14:12 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

The Hokies go three-and-out to kick this one off. Couldn't convert on third-and-medium.

Q1 14:55 | Virginia Tech 0, Clemson 0

Grunkemeyer leaked out to his right, didn't see any receivers threw it away. Second-and-10. Thundering crowd in Clemson.