Virginia Tech Beats Clemson 20-16 on Late Touchdown Pass
In a football game played in Clemson, SC, Ethan Grunkemeyer's touchdown pass to Luke Reynolds with 1:44 remaining secured a 20-16 victory for Virginia Tech over Clemson.
Charleston, SC, October 24, 2026 —
Virginia Tech defeated Clemson 20-16 in a football game played in Clemson, South Carolina, after Ethan Grunkemeyer threw a touchdown pass to Luke Reynolds with 1:44 remaining.
The late scoring play put Virginia Tech ahead by four points and secured the victory, according to the available game summary. The summary identifies Grunkemeyer as the passer and Reynolds as the receiver but does not provide details about the length of the touchdown pass or the drive that led to it.
The final score was 20-16. No quarter or game date was specified, and the summary does not include a play-by-play account, individual statistics beyond the winning touchdown connection, or a breakdown of how either team scored its earlier points.
The game was held in Clemson, but the available information does not state the venue. It also does not provide the teams’ records, rankings, or any broader season context. No statements from players or coaches were included.
The decisive moment, as described in the summary, came with 1:44 remaining, when Grunkemeyer connected with Reynolds for the touchdown that gave Virginia Tech the four-point margin. Further details about the game’s progression and the teams’ performances were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Associated Press on www.live5news.com, see more information here.
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