- Q2 12:41TDVTAyden Greene 30 Yd pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (John Love Kick)7–0
- Q2 5:54TDCALAshten Emory 5 Yd Run (Towns McGough Kick)7–7
- Q2 2:21TDVTMarcellous Hawkins Jr. 3 Yd Run (John Love Kick)14–7
- Q2 0:00FGCALTowns McGough 35 Yd Field Goal14–10
- Q3 0:28FGCALTowns McGough 22 Yd Field Goal14–13
- Q4 4:06TDCALCarson Perry-Smith 3 Yd pass from Jackson Brousseau (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)14–19
- Q4 1:15TDVTEthan Grunkemeyer 1 Yd Run (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)20–19
- Q4 0:18TDCALAshten Emory 2 Yd Run (Two-Point Run Conversion Failed)20–25
Virginia Tech Hokies vs California Golden Bears — 2026-10-10 Game Analysis
Final · Sat
ESPN game file
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Game stats
| Statistic | Virginia Tech Hokies | California Golden Bears |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 25 | 24 |
| Total yards | 390 | 403 |
| Net passing yards | 288 | 321 |
| Rushing yards | 102 | 82 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-11 | 8-16 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 0-0 | 1-1 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-88 | 10-99 |
| Time of possession | 29:43 | 30:17 |
Virginia Tech Hokies vs California Golden Bears — NCAA Game Analysis
California Golden Bears defeated Virginia Tech Hokies 25–20, a 5-point margin. California Golden Bears led in total offense, 403 to 390. Virginia Tech Hokies led in rushing yards, 102 to 82. California Golden Bears committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 1. Virginia Tech Hokies converted 4 of 11 third downs; California Golden Bears converted 8 of 16.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Passing
- #17Ethan Grunkemeyer
Rushing
- #16Jeffrey Overton Jr.
- #27Marcellous Hawkins Jr.
- #17Ethan Grunkemeyer
Receiving
- #3Que'Sean Brown
- #0Ayden Greene
- #85Luke Reynolds
- #16Jeffrey Overton Jr.
- #5Marlion Jackson
- #11Davion Brown
- #27Marcellous Hawkins Jr.
Defense
- #33Keon Wylie
- #16Noah Chambers
- #2Jaquez White
- #23Thomas Williams
- #3Kaleb Spencer
- #9Isaiah Brown-Murray
- #42Aycen Stevens
- #30Curtis Jones Jr.
- #13Kemari Copeland
- #1Tyson Flowers
- #31Jason Abbey
- #20Cam Chadwick Jr.
- #11DQ Smith
- #0Quentin Reddish
- #22Kenny Woseley Jr.
- #6Jordan Bass
- #40Javion Hilson
- #54Michael Troutman III
- #3Que'Sean Brown
- #55Gerard Johnson III
- #37Mylachi Williams
- #34Cortez Harris
- #36Randy Adirika
California Golden Bears
Passing
- #11Jackson Brousseau
Rushing
- #20Ashten Emory
- #0Dorian Thomas
- #21Carson Perry-Smith
- #81Tyree Sams
- #11Jackson Brousseau
Receiving
- #9Ian Strong
- #7Chase Hendricks
- #4Jordan King
- #20Ashten Emory
- #85Mason Mini
- #22Taimane Purcell
- #21Carson Perry-Smith
- #81Tyree Sams
- #6Kyion Grayes
Defense
- #23Isaiah Crosby
- #7Daniel Harris
- #14Aiden Manutai
- #9AJ Tuitele
- #44Jericho Johnson
- #0Solomon Williams
- #96Derek Wilkins
- #1Ricky Fletcher
- #97Michael-Anthony Okwura
- #32Tristan Jernigan
- #19Odera Okaka
- #24Quimari Shemwell
- #33JD McKinley
- #56Legend Journey
- #16Michael Hurst Jr.
- #3Kamar Mothudi
- #20Cam Sidney
- #21Aaron Hampton
- #94Stanley Saole-McKenzie
- #13Jae'on Young
- #51Jayden Williams