LIVE UPDATES - Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Maryland Terrapins Football

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

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COLLEGE PARK, Md. — Virginia Tech football matches up against Maryland looking to move to 3-0 for the first time since the 2017 season. Read below for a game thread, organized in reverse chronological order.

FINAL | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

Virginia Tech wins its first non-conference Power Four game since West Virginia in 2017, weathering 12 fourth-quarter points from Maryland. Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 314 yards and three touchdowns.

Q4 0:47 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

The #Hokies are kneeling it out. That'll do it. Virginia Tech will claim its first non-conference Power Four win in nine seasons.

Q4 2:00 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

An 11-yard Hawkins rush sets up the Hokies up at Maryland's 45-yard line. Two-minute warning. Also, Ethan Grunkemeyer's line: 31-of-39, 314 yards, three touchdowns, sacked once.

Q4 2:51 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

The ruling is upheld. It's a first down for the Hokies.

Q4 2:51 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

Reynolds backpedaled right at the marker for what officials ruled a 1-yard gain resulting in a first down. It's under review, though. #Hokies

Q4 3:00 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

Fourth-and-1 now. Also, Grunkemeyer (30/38, 313 yards, three TDs) is the first #Hokies quarterback since Ryan Willis in 2018 to throw for 300+ yards in back-to-back games.

Q4 3:09 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

Grunkemeyer then found Overton Jr. on the right sideline for a 9-yard gain that sets up a third-and-2. The Penn State transfer is up to 312 passing yards.

Q4 3:52 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

The Hokies will move back 10 yards as a result of a holding penalty on Montavious Cunningham. Reynolds made back nine of those now-20 yards needed, though. He has 10 catches (career-high!) for 105 yards (current career-high: 108, vs. ODU last week).

Q4 4:00 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

The ruling is upheld for the Hokies on that last play (third-and-1). the Initial ruling, one that was upheld, was a 1-yard rush from running back Marcellous Hawkins for the first down.

Q4 5:34 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

Virginia Tech starts this drive at the 35-yard line. Crucially, it is up by nine for a two-score lead.

Q4 5:34 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 26

The Hokies aren't fully out of the woods. Maryland has pulled this one to an nine-point game after Washington found Durr Jr. for a 13-yard touchdown, though the 2-point conversion was unsuccessful for the second straight time.

Q4 7:14 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 20

Malik Washington found Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding for a 43-yarder on third-and-20. Maryland just crossed into Hokies territory and is looking to thin Virginia Tech's advantage down to a single touchdown. Also, after the 43-yard dot to Abdul-Rahim Gladding, Washington found Durr Jr. for a 7-yard gain. The sophomore quarterback is 26-of-39 for 323 yards and two touchdowns today. The Hokies lead by 15 just over halfway into the final quarter.

Q4 10:08 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 20

Delay of game for Ethan Grunkemeyer, then a 13-yard completion to Luke Reynolds on second-and-11 was wiped out by an offensive pass interference call on true freshman Davion "FatRat" Brown.

Q4 12:36 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 20

Maryland has sliced it to a 15-point game after a defensive pass interference call on cornerback Joshua Clarke set up a 2-yard touchdown pass. The 2-point conversion was no good.

Q3 END | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 14

To the final quarter of regulation. Virginia Tech leads by 21. Ethan Grunkemeyer is 24-of-31 for 269 yards and three touchdowns. Virginia Tech is on the verge of claiming its first non-conference Power Four win since 2017.

Q3 2:43 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 14

Virginia Tech's latest drive ends in a punt. It chose to do so on fourth-and-2.

Q3 4:25 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 14

The Terps turn it over on downs after Virginia Tech forced Maryland QB Malik Washington into an underhanded toss on fourth down. Washington is 17-of-26 for 219 yards, one TD, two sacks.

Q3 6:14 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 14

15-yard penalty and automatic first down for the Terrapins. That defensive pass interference call was on Hokies defensive back Isaiah Brown-Murray.

Q3 7:29 | Virginia Tech 35, Maryland 14

Virginia Tech scores again. Overton Jr. went down the middle for a 2-yard score. The Hokies then went for two, and wideout Que'Sean Brown caught the pass for the successful 2-point conversion. Virginia Tech has now scored 152 points this season.

Q3 8:30 | Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 14

The subsequent play was a throw to Que'Sean Brown that went seven yards backwards, but Grunkemeyer then pounced with a 12-yard throw to Reynolds.

Q3 9:40 | Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 14

Grunkemeyer found freshman Davion "FatRat" Brown for a 27-yard gain — and the Hokies are at the 15-yard line.

Q3 11:19 | Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 14

Marcellous Hawkins cashed in for a 3-yard gain on a fourth-and-1. Hawkins has 55 rushing yards on 13 totes, while Jeffrey Overton has 34 on seven carries (plus a 49-yard receiving TD).

Q3 13:48 | Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 14

On the opening sequence, Washington was sacked for a 3-yard loss. Iverson Howard's 2-yard rush was followed by an incompletion intended for Fleming. Maryland will punt after a three-play drive that resulted in a 1-yard loss.

Q3 START | Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 14

The second half is underway; Maryland will start on its 25.

HALFTIME | Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 14

Virginia Tech's up by 13 at the break. Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer was 18-of-24 for 219 yards and three touchdowns. Tight end Luke Reynolds amassed 66 yards and a score on six catches, while Ayden Greene has four receptions for 58 yards.

Q2 0:16 | Virginia Tech 27, Maryland 14

An offsides penalty on Maryland's Lavon Johnson set the Hokies at the 1-yard line and they cashed in. Grunkemeyer rolled out and found a wide-open Ja'Ricous Hairston streaking to the left. Virginia Tech leads by 13.

Q2 0:21 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 14

Grunkemeyer logged a 14-yard completion to Reynolds before Overton cut down the middle for a 16-yard rush. There's 21 seconds on the clock, and the Hokies are at the 3-yard line, knocking on the door of their fourth touchdown.

Q2 0:35 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 14

Virginia Tech's now at the 33-yard line with 35 seconds to work with. Grunkemeyer is now 16-of-22 for 203 yards.

Q2 1:49 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 14

Grunkemeyer's pass for Greene was incomplete, though the Hokies still have a first down courtesy of a DPI. Virginia Tech now working from its 41-yard line.

Q2 2:11 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 14

That was quick. 12-yard touchdown to Durr Jr. — and the Hokies' lead is down to six with just over two minutes left in the first half. Five-play, 67-yard drive for Maryland that took just over two minutes off the clock.

Q2 3:16 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 7

Offsetting penalties brings up a third-and-7 for Maryland at the Hokies' 35. Flemings then caught a pass from Washington for a 19-yard gain. First-and-10 at VT's 16 for the Terrapins.

Q2 4:00 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 7

Virginia Tech's drive sputtered out quickly — then Washington threw a 29-yard completion to Dorian Fleming. Maryland crosses right into Hokies territory.

Q2 5:58 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 7

Fourth-and-13. Necessitates another Maryland punt. A holding penalty on Dorian Fleming moved the Terps back to first-and-15 at the Hokies' 36-yard line, and they moved forward two yards on the next three plays.

Q2 8:46 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 7

Maryland came up big on a third-and-2 when running back Harry Dalton III collected a 13-yard gain. The Terrapins are now at their own 47, looking to cross into Virginia Tech territory.

Q2 9:14 | Virginia Tech 20, Maryland 7

Goodbye, Jeffrey Overton Jr. — the sophomore tailback scampered down the left sideline for a 49-yard house call. Virginia Tech leads by 13. Grunkemeyer is 13-of-16 for 186 yards, two TDs.

Q2 10:03 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 7

First down. Grunkemeyer found Reynolds on the left sideline; the Penn State transfer tight end scraped his toes along the turf to get the 6-yard reception.

Q2 11:09 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 7

Holding penalty — assessed to Virginia Tech left guard Logan Howland. That 10-yard penalty moved Virginia Tech back to the 30-yard line... though Ayden Greene caught a 15-yarder on the next play. Third-and-3.

Q2 11:38 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 7

Defensive pass interference on Maryland. First down for the Hokies at their 38-yard line.

Q2 12:20 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 7

Hawkins went for a 3-yard gain on his first rush of the Hokies' latest drive. Virginia Tech's tailbacks have 3.7 yards per carry (48 net yards on 13 totes).

Q2 12:31 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 7

On a third-and-2, Howard rushed for a 2-yard gain to bring Maryland to a 6-point deficit, though it was placed under review. The play was upheld.

Q2 13:29 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 0

They ruled it off, saying Webb was out at the 1. First-and-goal for the Terrapins.

Q2 13:29 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 6

Virginia Tech couldn't corral Kaleb Webb, who got free for a snag at the 19 that he took to the house for a 45-yard TD. The Hokies' lead is now sliced to a score — though the touchdown is under review.

Q2 14:51 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 0

John Love's PAT was blocked by Maryland. That's the first time Love hasn't cashed in on a PAT in his entire collegiate career. Was 130-for-130 prior to that missed PAT.

Q2 14:51 | Virginia Tech 13, Maryland 0

In the face of pressure, Grunkemeyer delivered, cutting through the middle for a 18-yard run into the end zone. The Hokies are up by 13.

Q2 START | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

It's now third-and-goal from the 18. Altuner and Cunningham were both called for false starts.

Q1 END | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

They'll let the first-quarter clock run out. Virginia Tech leads by a touchdown as Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 116 yards in the opening frame. Hawkins and Overton Jr. rushed for 16 yards apiece.

Q1 0:23 | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

Grunkemeyer was sacked for a 7-yard loss and left tackle Justin Terry is down on the field. Third-and-goal from Maryland's 13 for Virginia Tech.

Update: Terry was helped off the field; he wasn't putting any pressure on his left leg. Logan Howland is now in for the Hokies at LT.

Q1 0:56 | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

The first attempt to stuff it in from the 1-yard line didn't work — and then Virginia Tech guard Montavious Cunningham was whistled for encroachment. That'll move the Hokies back to second-and-goal from the 6-yard line.

Q1 1:50 | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

First-and-goal at Maryland's 1-yard line for the Hokies. Virginia Tech starting quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer is 10-of-12 for 115 yards.

Q1 3:07 | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

Grunkemeyer's first incompletion sets up a third-and-1 following the 15-yard Greene catch and the DPI call. The Penn State transfer then found Reynolds for a 25-yard gain that'll place the Hokies at the 13-yard line.

Q1 5:49 | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

The Terrapins' opening sequence sputters out after a 13-yard completion. Maryland came up empty on a third-and-9 pass attempt, and it'll punt.

Q1 8:05 | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

Maryland starts its possession with a 3-yard rush.

Q1 8:15 | Virginia Tech 7, Maryland 0

This one counted. Grunkemeyer found tight end Luke Reynolds open on a screen for a 14-yard touchdown. That's Reynolds' fourth touchdown of the season. Grunkemeyer was a perfect 6-of-6 for 59 yards on the opening drive.

Q1 9:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

Grunkemeyer found Ayden Greene down the middle for a 17-yard gain. Virginia Tech now at Maryland's 14-yard line on second-and-11.

Q1 10:13 | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

Goodbye, Jeffrey Overton Jr. First touch of the game is a 29-yard house call... before it got called back for holding.

Q1 11:15 | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

Grunkemeyer now 4-for-4 for 21 yards after a medium-length completion to Que'Sean Brown that went for 12 yards.

Q1 12:00 | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

Hawkins burst for a 14-yard gain to give the Hokies another first down. He has three rushes for 17 yards thus far.

Q1 13:30 | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

Third-and-1 for the Hokies. (Grunkemeyer's pass to Brown has been amended to a 6-yard gain). Virginia Tech then converted on the QB keeper for its first first down of the game.

Q1 14:40 | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

The normal starting group on offense was out there to begin, including center Kyle Altuner, who missed last week vs. ODU. Grunkemeyer's first toss was a 5-yard completion to wide receiver Que'Sean Brown.

Q1 START | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

Touchback. The Hokies will start from their 25.

Q1 START | Virginia Tech 0, Maryland 0

Maryland wins the toss, defers. The Hokies will start with the ball.