Virginia Tech Defeats Stanford 31-7

Stanford's inaugural ACC home game ended in disappointment as they fell 31-7 to Virginia Tech, marking their third consecutive loss. The Cardinal struggled offensively without injured quarterback Ashton Daniels, as Justin Lamson completed only 13 of 24 passes for 103 yards and one interception. Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones shone with two passing touchdowns and a rushing score, guiding the Hokies to a dominating victory and snapping their two-game losing streak. Running back Bhaysul Tuten contributed 73 rushing yards and a touchdown, while the Hokies' defense held Stanford to just 258 total yards. Stanford's only score came from a trick play in the third quarter, with Micah Ford throwing a touchdown pass to Elic Ayomanor. Head coach Troy Taylor acknowledged the team's struggles, emphasizing the need for improvement across all aspects of the game.