Live Game Thread & Updates for Virginia Tech vs. Boston College

Virginia Tech football embarks on its second road trip of the season today when it takes on Boston College in Alumni Stadium today. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

FINAL | Virginia Tech 21, Boston College 14

19-yarder from Overton Jr. will ice it. Virginia Tech moves to 4-0. It'll face fellow undefeated squad Pitt on Friday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m. ET (TV: ESPN). Overton totaled a career-best 209 rushing yards.

Q4 2:14 | Virginia Tech 21, Boston College 14

Overton with a 2-yard gain. Two-minute warning. Overton is at 190 rushing yards. That's the 10th-most rushing yards from a #Hokies player since at least 1987.

Q4 2:26 | Virginia Tech 21, Boston College 14

Boston College punted on its latest drive, and Overton Jr. just notched a first down as the Hokies continue to sap time off the clock. Fifteen final-frame points for Virginia Tech.

Q4 4:58 | Virginia Tech 21, Boston College 14

Oh, my. 76-yard (career-best) house call from sophomore tailback Jeffrey Overton Jr. Head coach James Franklin is amped on the sideline. The Hokies lead by seven after the successful PAT.

Q4 5:18 | Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 14

Jaquez White nearly picked off that pass intended for Boston College's Javarius Green. The Eagles will punt to Virginia Tech with just over five minutes left.

Q4 6:42 | Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 14

Spencer has been disqualified for targeting. Per the broadcast, won't impact him for any further games.

Q4 6:45 | Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 14

We're in a television time out right now. On second-and-22, McKenzie hustled for a 12-yard gain, but Hokies linebacker Kaleb Spencer got called for a personal foul on McKenzie, who was sliding.

Q4 8:10 | Virginia Tech 14, Boston College 14

We're tied. Overton barreled down the middle for the successful 2-point conversion. Ethan Grunkemeyer is 22-of-35 for 147 yards and one touchdown. Jackson, who caught that TD pass, has three catches for 41 yards.

Q4 8:10 | Boston College 14, Virginia Tech 12

Virginia Tech touchdown. Wow. Grunkemeyer found Jackson near the right pylon for a 14-yarder. Now for the 2-point conversion...

Q4 9:13 | Boston College 14, Virginia Tech 6

Whew. Hokies back in business. Fourth-down incompletion was nullified by a holding call on Boston College. First-and-10 at the Boston College 30.

Q4 9:20 | Boston College 14, Virginia Tech 6

Third-and-5 sequence for the Hokies results in a 3-yard gain for Luke Reynolds. That'll set up a pivotal fourth-and-2.

Q4 10:13 | Boston College 14, Virginia Tech 6

First-and-10 at Boston College's 48-yard line after Overton Jr. made a 17-yard gain. The Hokies continue to try to work back into this one.

Q4 11:09 | Boston College 14, Virginia Tech 6

Virginia Tech now trails by eight. McKenzie capped the drive off with a 2-yard rushing touchdown. The BC quarterback has 120 rushing yards today.

Q3 1:13 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

No dice. Grunkemeyer found Brown, but it was only for one yard. The Hokies turn it over on downs.

Q3 1:35 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

Virginia Tech's going for it on fourth-and-4 after an Overton 1-yard loss on the ground.

Q3 4:59 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

Virginia Tech's offense is starting to spark. Grunkemeyer found Marlion Jackson and Jeffrey Overton Jr. for 11- and 12-yard gains. That's back-to-back first downs for the Hokies, who are now at their own 43.

Q3 6:18 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

That 13-yard sack by Harris nullified a potential BC score. 40-yard Bryce LaFollette punt went for a touchback.

Q3 6:40 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

If there's any silver lining from the Hokies' deficit, it's been the defensive line. Cortez Harris barreled in off the blind side and took down McKenzie for a 13-yard loss. Third-and-23. Third sack for Virginia Tech today.

Q3 7:56 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

Marcellous Hawkins coughed up the ball, and Boston College recovered. The Eagles start on Virginia Tech's 22-yard line.

Q3 8:07 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

Grunkemeyer found Que'Sean Brown close to his right; the wide receiver gained 11 yards for the first down. Two straight incompletions followed, however, and Virginia Tech is facing a third-and-10 situation.

Q3 9:52 | Boston College 7, Virginia Tech 6

The Eagles just took the lead. Pair of McKenzie runs — including a 45-yard scamper — were the difference there.

Q3 10:00 | Virginia Tech 6, Boston College 0

Freshman QB Femi Babalola briefly came into the game for Boston College, but McKenzie's back out now. He then scrambled down to the #Hokies' 5-yard line. He gained 45 yards.

Q3 11:19 | Virginia Tech 6, Boston College 0

McKenzie made gains of 19 and eight yards on the ground. Came down after the second rush gripping at his right shoulder.

Q3 12:48 | Virginia Tech 6, Boston College 0

Nothing going there. Hawkins was stuffed for a 1-yard loss on third-and-goal. Virginia Tech settled for a 22-yard Love field goal that'll double its lead.

Q3 13:28 | Virginia Tech 3, Boston College 0

After Aycen Stevens and Cortez Harris combined for a sack to push Boston College into a three-and-out, Virginia Tech wide receiver Que'Sean Brown logged a 50-yard punt return. The Hokies will start their drive at Boston College's 10-yard line.

Q3 START | Virginia Tech 3, Boston College 0

Second half is underway. Cole Byrd's kickoff sails into the end zone for a touchback.

HALFTIME | Virginia Tech 3, Boston College 0

Virginia Tech leads by three at the half courtesy of a John Love field goal. Ethan Grunkemeyer's 11-of-18 for 53 yards, while Jeffrey Overton Jr. has 50 rushing yards on 10 totes.

Q2 0:16 | Virginia Tech 3, Boston College 0

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It's good. Virginia Tech has the game's first points.

Q2 0:21 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Virginia Tech setting up a 45-yard field goal for fifth-year kicker John Love after Grunkemeyer was sacked on second-and-7.

Q2 0:48 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

First down for the Hokies at Boston College's 29. Grunkemeyer logged a 16-yard throw to wide receiver Que'Sean Brown earlier in the drive, Tech's biggest offensive play of the game so far.

Q2 2:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Still a 0-0 ball game. Virginia Tech has a first-and-10 at its own 35-yard line.

Q2 2:45 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Going band-for-band on punts here. Virginia Tech wide receiver/punt returner Que'Sean Brown got whistled for unsportsmanlike conduct, so the Hokies will start their latest drive from their 24-yard line.

Q2 4:22 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Another punt. Three-play, 21-yard drive that took off a minute and 39 seconds. Ethan Grunkemeyer is 6-of-11 for 18 yards.

Q2 5:40 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

The Hokies receive windfall. 15-yard penalty due to a roughing-the-passer call. A three-yarder to tight end Luke Reynolds follows.

Q2 7:03 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Grunkemeyer gets stuffed for a 7-yard loss. That'll be the Hokies' fourth punt of the game on five drives. The other drive resulted in a turnover on downs.

Q2 8:50 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Boston College punts 35 yards to Virginia Tech's 31. That's the fourth drive of the game, counting both teams, that's gone for 10 or less yards (this one: three plays, eight yards, 2:08).

Q2 9:53 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Boston College's Mason McKenzie has consistently broken contain, now logging a 18-yard gain. He's now got 65 yards on seven carries for 9.3 yards a pop.

Q2 10:56 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

It's a turnover on downs for the Hokies after officials ruled Hawkins short on fourth-and-1.

Q2 13:30 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

14-yard and 9-yard gains from Jeffrey Overton Jr. He's got 37 yards on five carries today.

Q1 END | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Neither team has scored through the game's first 15 minutes. McKenzie has 47 yards on the ground (six carries) and is 5-for-8 for 42 yards through the air (long: 24). Virginia Tech has totaled 29 yards on 13 plays.

Q1 3:09 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

A potential first down for the Eagles was wiped out after a holding penalty. No matter. McKenzie found wide receiver Jaedn Skeete for a 24-yard catch on the right sideline.

Q1 3:55 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

That three-play drive took Virginia Tech five yards back and it's another punt. Nathan Totten, though, delivers another stellar punt, pinning Boston College at its 10-yard line.

Q1 4:58 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

46-yard punt for Boston College (and a 12-yard return from Que'Sean Brown) means that Virginia Tech starts on Boston College's 46-yard line. The Eagles' five-play, 10-yard drive took two minutes and 47 seconds off the clock.

Q1 6:17 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

First down, Boston College. McKenzie found Dawson Pough for nine yards to get the first down. Then, a shovel pass to running back Evan Dickens went for a 2-yard gain.

Q1 7:45 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

A near-50-yard punt there from Virginia Tech punter Nathan Totten. Impressive, considering the elements today.

Q1 8:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

On second-and-5, Grunkemeyer tried to dial up a deep ball for Louisiana Tech transfer Marlion Jackson. Was beyond the wideout's grasp. After Overton didn't gain any yards on the next play, Virginia Tech is punting again.

Q1 10:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

First completion of the game is a Grunkemeyer 3-yarder to wide receiver Que'Sean Brown.

Q1 11:06 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

McKenzie scampered left on a read option for 17 yards — and just like that, Boston College is at Virginia Tech's 29 yard line. All 28 of the Eagles' yards today have come on the ground.

Q1 11:40 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

The Eagles went for it on Virginia Tech's 48, and it paid off. Bo MacCormack III garnered a 2-yard gain to give Boston College the first down.

Q1 12:13 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Boston College signal-caller Mason McKenzie was ruled short of the sticks. First-and-10 instead turns into fourth-and-1. McKenzie's rush now listed as a 12-yarder.

Q1 12:39 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Mason McKenzie just showed off his wheels for a 13-yard gain — though the play's under review as to whether he got the distance needed.

Q1 13:30 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College

It's a 28-yard punt from Hokies punter Nathan Totten. That's a season low. Virginia Tech then forced a fumble on second-and-8, though BC signal-caller Mason McKenzie kept it.

Q1 14:14 | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

First play of the game? A 4-yard gain from Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins. Grunkemeyer's first two passes were then incomplete, warranting a punt.

Q1 START | Virginia Tech 0, Boston College 0

Virginia Tech wins the toss, chooses to receive. They will head into a wind that's coming at nearly 40 mph.

Pre-Game Notes

Offensive lineman Montavious Cunningham is listed as a "game-time decision" for the ACC's gameday update to its availability report. Eleven Virginia Tech players are listed as out. Here's the full list:

WR Ayden Greene
WR Takye Heath
WR Shamarius "Snook" Peterkin
RB Bill Davis
CB Jojo Crim
OL Lucas Austin
OL Roseby Lubintus
OL Justin Terry
WR LJ Booker
WR Luke Stuewe
DL Emmett Laws

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