Virginia Tech vs Syracuse: Live Updates, Scores, Stats, and Highlights From Today’s Week Ten Matchup

Can Virginia Tech earn their fourth straight win today and beat Syracuse on the road?

Oct 26, 2024; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Harrison Saint Germain (87) catches a pass during the second quarter against the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images / Peter Casey-Imagn Images

Kickoff is almost here!

The Hokies are on the road today facing Syracuse and a win here would be huge. It would clinch bowl eligibility for the second straight season and it would keep Virginia Tech's hopes of making the ACC Championship alive. They will have to navigate a tough passing attack on the road today, but Virginia Tech is favored coming into the game today, as they have been all week. According toFanduel Sportsbook,the Hokies are favored by 3.5 points as we near kickoff. The total is set at 53.5

Here's how we think Virginia Tech's matchup against Syracuse will go.

Jackson Caudell (Publisher and Lead Editor), 6-2 record this year: Virginia Tech 31-20

Kahlil McCuller (Writer), 5-3 record this year: Virginia Tech 28-21

Zach Ozmon (Writer), 7-1 record this year: Virginia Tech 27-17

Connor Mardian (Writer), 5-3 record this year: Virginia Tech 26-20

RJ Schafer (Writer), 7-1 record this year: Virginia Tech 31-24

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Pre-Game

Hokies QB Kyron Drones is OUT against Syracuse. Collin Schlee and Malachi Thomas will start in the backfield.

1st Quarter

Hokies receive the opening kickoff.

Virginia Tech goes three-and-out on their first drive. Syracuse takes over at their own 37 yard-line.

Big play alert! Collin Schlee slings it downfield to Stephen Gosnell, the Hokies gain 47 yards and are knocking on the door. First and goal.

Touchdown Hokies! It’s a reverse and Jaylin Lane walks into the end zone. Hokies lead 7-0.

. @j_lane_2 to the 🏠#ThisIsHome | 📺 on @TheCW pic.twitter.com/AAzrEvBORS

— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) November 2, 2024

Virginia Tech’s second drive: 7 plays, 80 yards, 3:43 time of possession.

Collin Schlee in Virginia Tech’s second drive: 4-for-4, 68 yards.

Quarterback keeper! Virginia Tech extends their lead 14-0.

2nd Quarter

Syracuse gets on the board. Hokies lead 14-3 after Jackson Kennedy’s field goal.

Interception! Mansoor Delane picks off Kyle McCord in the end zone.

We'll take that 😉#ThisIsHome | 📺 on @TheCW | @mansoordelane pic.twitter.com/8mcz9bR51M

— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) November 2, 2024

Virginia Tech forces a fumble! Hokies have the ball with less than a minute remaining in the half.

3rd Quarter

#Hokies RB Bhayshul Tuten is in sweats as the second half begins in the dome. No boot.

— David Cunningham (@therealdcunna) November 2, 2024

Touchdown Ali Jennings! Hokies lead 21-3.

Touchdown Justus Ross-Simmons, Syracuse with their first touchdown on the day. Virginia Tech 21, Syracuse 10.

LeQuint Allen finds the end zone, Syracuse attempts the two-point conversion and converts. One score game, Virginia Tech 21, Syracuse 18.

Big hit on Jeremiah Coney, Coney fumbles and Syracuse recovers.

4th Quarter

Justus Ross-Simmons catches another touchdown. His third catch of the game, third catch of the season, and his second career touchdown at Syracuse. PAT is blocked. Syracuse 24, Virginia Tech 21.

Collin Schlee injured on the play, Pop Watson is warming on the sideline. Schlee is with trainers on the field.

Pop Watson’s first play is a handoff to Malachi Thomas. Touchdown! Hokies lead 28-24.

Schlee leads the Hokies down the field, and John Love caps off the drive with a field goal. Virginia Tech 31, Syracuse 24.

Touchdown Syracuse. PAT is almost blocked. Tie game with 0:29 left on the clock.

This game is headed to overtime. 31-31 tie ball game.

Overtime

LeQuint Allen touchdown, Syracuse scores on two plays. Syracuse leads 38-31.

Pass interference call on Syracuse. First and goal for Virginia Tech.

Collin Schlee fumbles, Syracuse recovers. Game over. Orange win 38-31 in OT.