Virginia Tech Wins Double Overtime Thriller Against California 42-34

Virginia Tech secured a dramatic 42-34 double-overtime victory over Cal at Lane Stadium, improving their season record to 3-5 and ACC play to 2-2. The Hokies jumped out to an early 10-0 lead before Cal responded with 20 unanswered points to take a halftime lead. Virginia Tech rallied in the second half, scoring 17 unanswered points and forcing overtime after key plays by quarterback Kyron Drones and running back Marcellous Hawkins. In the second overtime, Drones threw a touchdown pass to Takye Heath and ran in the two-point conversion to clinch the win, while the defense held Cal to four straight incompletions. Notable performances included Kemari Copeland's three sacks, Hawkins' 167 rushing yards, and Drones accounting for five total touchdowns. The victory was a pivotal moment for Virginia Tech, who will next face nationally-ranked Louisville.