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September 19, 2026 β’ SECU Stadium, College Park
NCAAF PREVIEW β’ September 19, 2026
Featured Matchup
Gridiron Matchup: Virginia Tech Hokies (3-0) takes on Maryland Terrapins (2-1) at SECU Stadium, College Park.
Virginia Tech Hokies
Visiting Side
Record
3-0
Maryland Terrapins
Home Side
Record
2-1
Scoring
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VIR
|
7 | 20 | 8 | 0 | 35 |
MAR
|
0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 26 |
Scoring Play Timeline Play-By-Play
Score
8:15
Luke Reynolds 14 Yd pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (John Love Kick)
Score
14:51
Ethan Grunkemeyer 18 Yd Run (John Love PAT blocked)
Score
12:31
Iverson Howard 2 Yd Run (Sean O'Haire Kick)
Score
9:14
Jeffrey Overton Jr. 49 Yd pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (John Love Kick)
Score
2:11
Chris Durr Jr. 12 Yd pass from Malik Washington (Sean O'Haire Kick)
Score
0:16
Ja'Ricous Hairston 2 Yd pass from Ethan Grunkemeyer (John Love Kick)
Score
7:29
Jeffrey Overton Jr. 2 Yd Run (Ethan Grunkemeyer Pass to Que'Sean Brown for Two-Point Conversion)
Score
12:36
Dorian Fleming 2 Yd pass from Malik Washington (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Score
5:34
Chris Durr Jr. 13 Yd pass from Malik Washington (Two-Point Pass Conversion Failed)
Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape
Circled Game Matchup Projection
π 52%
Virginia Tech Hokies
VS
48%
Maryland Terrapins
Projected Score
VIR 34
-
MAR 30
Data Confidence
High
Data Used
5 of 5 categories
- Virginia Tech Hokies scoring offense has an edge over Maryland Terrapins defense.
- Maryland Terrapins offense moves the ball more consistently.
- Maryland Terrapins passing game has a favorable matchup.
- Virginia Tech Hokies controls the trenches in the run game.
Virginia Tech Hokies
STAT
Maryland Terrapins
Situational Context Environment
Venue Advantage
Host Maryland Terrapins plays on familiar turf at SECU Stadium, College Park.
Conditions
Conditions: Dome/Indoor
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Circled Game Analytical Outlook
Circled Game Takeaway
Why Virginia Tech Hokies Could Win
Virginia Tech Hokies scoring offense has an edge over Maryland Terrapins defense.
Why Maryland Terrapins Could Win
Maryland Terrapins will need to rely on their defense to create opportunities.
Deciding Factor
Maryland Terrapins offense moves the ball more consistently.
Game Details
SECU Stadium, College Park
Dome/Indoor
Attendance
46,185
Closing Odds
Line: VT -2.5 | O/U: 53.5
Team Leaders
Virginia Tech Hokies Leaders
Bryce Baker
Passing Ldr β’ QB
John Buetow
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Keylen Adams
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Maryland Terrapins Leaders
Nathan Bernhard
Passing Ldr β’ QB
John Boley
Rushing Ldr β’ RB
Na'eem Abdul-Rahim Gladding
Receiving Ldr β’ WR
Consensus Pool
Closed Poll
Circle Crowd Pick Meter
Virginia Tech Hokies (42.5%)
Maryland Terrapins (57.5%)
Total Submissions: 65 circles
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