The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets (2-3) visit the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-2) on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 PM ET, and the game airs on ACC Network. DraftKings lists the spread at VT -9.5 with a total of 55.5; moneylines are Georgia Tech +285 · Virginia Tech -360. Below is our Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech preview with the latest odds, point spread, moneyline, over/under, kickoff time, TV channel and where to watch, plus a look at each team’s season so far, head coach and key players. Lines may move before kickoff.
Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech Odds, Spread, Kickoff Time & TV
| Matchup detail | Line / info |
|---|---|
| Matchup | Georgia Tech at Virginia Tech |
| Records | Georgia Tech 2-3 · Virginia Tech 4-2 |
| Spread | VT -9.5 |
| Moneyline | Georgia Tech +285 · Virginia Tech -360 |
| Total | 55.5 |
| Venue | Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA |
| Date/Time | Saturday, October 17, 2026 · 3:30 PM ET |
| TV / How to Watch | ACC Network |
| Head Coaches | Georgia Tech: HC Brent Key, OC George Godsey / Chris Weinke · Virginia Tech: HC James Franklin, OC Ty Howle |
Georgia Tech Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets are 2-3 overall, 1-1 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 3 — L 14-13 vs Colorado; Sep 12 — L 45-24 vs Tennessee; Sep 19 — W 44-11 vs Mercer; Sep 26 — L 34-27 at Stanford; Oct 10 — W 28-25 vs Duke. Most recently, Georgia Tech beat Duke 28-25 at home. Through 5 games, Georgia Tech is averaging 27.2 points scored and 25.8 points allowed per game.
Head coach: Brent Key (head coach since 2022). Offensive coordinators: George Godsey / Chris Weinke. Defensive coordinator: Jason Semore.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Alberto Mendoza (QB) — 107/153, 1,193 yards, 7 TD, 3 INT
- Rushing leader: Justice Haynes (RB) — 87 carries, 462 yards, 3 TD
- Receiving leader: Jordan Allen (WR) — 28 receptions, 312 yards, 1 TD
- Sacks leader: Tawfiq Thomas (DT) — 2 sacks
- Tackles leader: Tae Harris (S) — 32 total tackles
Strengths: Justice Haynes’s production on the ground (462 rushing yards). Questions: A defense allowing 25.8 points per game.
Virginia Tech Preview: Season So Far, Coach & Key Players
Season so far: The Virginia Tech Hokies are 4-2 overall, 1-2 in ACC play. Results to date: Sep 5 — W 73-3 vs VMI; Sep 12 — W 44-21 vs Old Dominion; Sep 19 — W 35-26 at Maryland; Sep 26 — W 21-14 at Boston College; Oct 2 — L 35-33 vs Pittsburgh; Oct 10 — L 25-20 at California. Most recently, Virginia Tech lost to California 25-20 on the road. Through 6 games, Virginia Tech is averaging 37.7 points scored and 20.7 points allowed per game.
Head coach: James Franklin (first season in charge). Offensive coordinator: Ty Howle. Defensive coordinator: Brent Pry.
Key players (2026 season stats):
- Passing leader: Ethan Grunkemeyer (QB) — 152/208, 1,734 yards, 12 TD, 2 INT
- Rushing leader: Jeffrey Overton Jr. (RB) — 89 carries, 528 yards, 4 TD
- Receiving leader: Que'Sean Brown (WR) — 40 receptions, 434 yards, 2 TD
- Sacks leader: Aycen Stevens (DL) — 5.5 sacks
- Tackles leader: Keon Wylie (LB) — 28 total tackles
Strengths: An offense scoring 37.7 points per game; a defense holding opponents to 20.7 points per game; Ethan Grunkemeyer’s passing volume (1,734 yards). Questions: The response to a 25-20 loss at California.
How to Watch Georgia Tech vs Virginia Tech
- Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Kickoff: 3:30 PM ET
- Venue: Lane Stadium, Blacksburg, VA
- TV / Streaming: ACC Network
Odds: DraftKings lines reported via ESPN as of October 12, 2026 2:12 AM PT (Arizona time). Lines may move before kickoff. Records, results and season stats via ESPN; coaching staffs per 2026 staff listings. This page is an informational matchup preview only.