Live Score Updates for Virginia Tech Football vs. No. 18 (CFP) Virginia

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

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Miami safety Zechariah Poyser (7) attempts to tackle Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins (27). | Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech embarks in its annual Commonwealth Clash matchup with No. 18 Virginia, in search of spoiling the Cavaliers' ACC title hopes. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

FINAL | Virginia 27, Virginia Tech 7

Virginia Tech drops six of seven to close out the year and its final four. Meanwhile, the 'Hoos move on to the ACC Championship game in Charlotte on Dec. 6.

Q4 4:21 | Virginia 27, Virginia Tech 7

At least the scoring streak remains alive. The Hokies did notch a touchdown — a 57-yard dot to Peterkin. His first career TD.

Q4 6:24 | Virginia 27, Virginia Tech 0

The Hokies now trail by 27. Will Bettridge nailed the field goal from 32 yards out. Six minutes, 24 seconds remaining in this contest for Tech in what's been an anemic display.

Q4 6:59 | Virginia 24, Virginia Tech 0

Drones was picked off for the second time tonight. Was hounded off the snap; pass intercepted by Antonio Clary. Bad to worse for the Hokies. Drones sits at 3-for-14, 21 yards, two sacks and two interceptions.

Q4 START | Virginia 24, Virginia Tech 0

The Hokies have yet to score. With every passing moment, Virginia's road out of Charlottesville and into Charlotte looks to be more paved. A chilly night produces a frigid outing for Tech. Overton's played good, though. 51 net yards.

Q3 0:00 | Virginia 24, Virginia Tech 0

Drones airs it out to WR Snook Peterkin, who bobbled it and dropped it near the 20. Good throw by Drones there. Seventh straight third-and-out for the Hokies.

Q3 0:46 | Virginia 24, Virginia Tech 0

'Hoos score. Morris eight-yard rushing TD. Tech is still scoreless. Though it's a contest with no real bearing on its 2025 campaign, you have to think it's bit of a sour pill to swallow likely being scoreless entering Q4.

Q3 5:49 | Virginia 17, Virginia Tech 0

Drones, on third-and-7, makes it five yards forward. Not enough. Six straight three-and-outs for the Hokies.

Q3 7:28 | Virginia 17, Virginia Tech 0

'Hoos tack on a field goal. UVA has 120 passing yards, 80 rushing yards through roughly 2.5 quarters. trail by 17 now.

Q3 10:43 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

The Hokies come up empty. Fifth straight three-and-out. Should Tech lose, it will be just the third time since 2000 that's happened. Also, they remain scoreless.

Q3 12:00 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

Jeff Overton narrowly managed to get out of the endzone and avoid a safety. The Hokies are at third-and-12 on their own two. Nightmarish scenario here.

Q3 12:55 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

Virginia comes up empty. The now set to receive. Isaiah Spencer the returner.

Q3 13:30 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

It was ruled incomplete. Instead of first-and-10, 'Hoos now at third-and-9.

Q3 13:40 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

Final half of Hokies football this calendar year is underway. 'Hoos currently in Tech territory after an 18-yard reception to Eli Wood. Currently a review on whether it's a catch.

HALFTIME | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

One half of football remaining in the ' 2025 campaign. Tech trails by 14. Was outgained, 146-110. 98 second-quarter yards for the Cavaliers; mustered only 18

Q2 0:40 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

The Hokies' passing stats now through six drives: 3-for-8 for 21 yards. One pick, two sacks. No points.

Q2 1:26 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

Virginia Tech's passing attack is cold. Through five drives, Drones is 2-for-6 for 16 passing yards. The Hokies take over on their own 27 with 1:26 left in the second.

Q2 2:43 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

Timeout. The Hokies will punt after not getting UVA to jump offsides. Third straight three-and-out for the Hokies.

Q2 4:26 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

A blindside block penalty on the Hokies wipes out a solid 22-yard return by P.J. Prioleau. Tech will start on its own 20.

Q2 4:33 | Virginia 14, Virginia Tech 0

Touchdown, Cavaliers. On a wildcat play, J'Mari Taylor took the ball and floated it over the middle to a waiting Sage Ennis. The Hokies now trail by 14. The Cavaliers' last drive against Tech: 11 plays, 80 yards, 5:04 taken off the clock. The Hokies trail, 14-0.

Q2 5:00 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

The Cavaliers have marched all the way down to the one. Morris almost cleared the line for the score, but comes up a little short. First-and-goal at the Hokies' one, now.

Q2 7:55 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

UVa's Morris tosses a short pass to Kameron Courtney who takes it down to Tech's 12 for a 31-yard gain. The Cavaliers in the red zone.

Q2 9:47 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

Third-and-8. Then, the Hokies come up empty. Christian Charles broke up Drones' right-side pass attempt to Takye Heath. Tech will now punt it away.

Q2 10:30 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

Shank on the punt puts the Hokies at their own 48-yard line to start this drive. Tech looking to capitalize after UVa put up a -13 yard drive.

Q2 10:50 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

UVa signal-caller Chandler Morris taken down for a four-yard loss. That'll put the 'Hoos at fourth-and-23 and necessitate a punt. The Hokies get the ball back with just under 11 minutes left in the half.

Q2 13:26 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

Drones taken down at the 11. Marcellus involved again in the play. He picked off Drones' on the contest's first drive. Through three drives: Drones is 2-for-4 for 16 passing yards. One INT, two sacks.

Q1 END | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

One quarter in the books. The Hokies are down seven, but will essentially start second quarter with ball since UVa is at fourth-and-13 on their own 38.

Q1 1:41 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

John Love's field goal try went wide right. The Hokies come up empty on their second drive. Drones is 2-for-4 for 16 yards through two drives. One sack and a pick. 'Hoos have just over a minute and a half before the end of the first quarter.

Q1 3:04 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

He got it. The Hokies are now at second-and-10 on UVA's 28.

Q1 4:00 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

We're on third-and-4. Drones short of the line to gain. Fourth-and-1 on the 32. The Hokies are going for it.

Q1 6:01 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

Jeff Overton. 31-yard scampering. First down and the Hokies are right back in it. They're now at UVA's 41-yard line.

Q1 7:26 | Virginia 7, Virginia Tech 0

Virginia back J'Mari Taylor bulldozes all the way down to the one-yard line. Ball's basically right by the endzone. Taylor then punched it in. down seven.

Q1 9:16 | Virginia Tech 0, Virginia 0

The 'Hoos have made their way into the red zone. Morris found a relatively open Trell Harris over the middle for a 26-yard dot. Virginia now at Tech's 16.

Q1 10:38 | Virginia Tech 0, Virginia 0

Positive momentum has been wiped out for the Hokies. Maddox Marcellus came up with the interception after Drones was hounded off the snap. Cavaliers take over in enemy territory.

Q1 12:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Virginia 0

First-and-10 after Drones found a wide-open Isaiah Spencer on the right. Terion Stewart then was picked up at the 42. The Hokies are at second-and-7.

Q1 13:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Virginia 0

Kyron Drones sliced up the middle for a 13-yard gain and the Hokies have their first first-down of the night. Now setting up show at their own 25.

Q1 START | Virginia Tech, Virginia 0

It's third-and-4 for the Hokies on their opening drive. Overton, the starter with Hawkins out, made gains of four and two on Tech's first two plays.

Pre-Game:

Virginia Tech will be without Marcellous Hawkins today, who was listed as "out" on tonight's player availability report. Wide receiver Ayden Greene is also out.