Virginia Tech and Vanderbilt each eye a victory over a Power Four opponent in their season-opening clash Saturday afternoon.
The Hokies enter their third season under coach Brent Pry with plenty of momentum on the heels of a 7-6 season punctuated by a victory in the Military Bowl. Junior quarterback Kyron Drones, a Baylor transfer, enjoyed a strong first season in Blacksburg with 22 total touchdowns.
Much like Drones, leading rusher Bhayshul Tuten emerged as the 2023 season progressed, setting the stage for what should be a strong 2024. Tuten rushed for 253 yards and three touchdowns across the Hokies' final two games.
Meanwhile, the Commodores are hoping 2024 looks a lot less like 2023. Clark Lea's squad went 2-10 last year, a step backwards following a promising 5-7 campaign in 2022.
All three of Vanderbilt's quarterbacks departed in the offseason, so the Commodores dipped into the transfer portal to bring in Nate Johnson (Utah) and Diego Pavia (New Mexico State) to vie for the job. Thus far, the competition is ongoing, with Vanderbilt's official depth chart not listing a starting quarterback.
The Sporting News has you covered with everything you need to know about Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt, including TV channel and live stream information.
What channel is Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt on today?
- TV channel: ESPN
- Live stream: Fubo
Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt will air live on ESPN. Roy Philpott (play-by-play), Sam Acho (color analyst) and Taylor Davis (sideline reporter) will have the call.
Viewers can also stream the game on Fubo, which offers a free trial, so you can try before you buy.
Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 31
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 31.
The game will be played at FirstBank Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM
Listen to Virginia Tech vs. Vanderbilt on channel 190 for the Commodores' radio broadcast, and channel 202 for the Hokies' call.
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Virginia Tech football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | at Vanderbilt | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs Marshall | 4:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | at Old Dominion | 6 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | vs Rutgers | TBA |
| Sept. 27 | at Miami | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 5 | at Stanford | TBA |
| Oct. 17 | vs Boston College | 7:30 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | vs Georgia Tech | TBA |
| Nov. 2 | at Syracuse | TBA |
| Nov. 9 | vs Clemson | TBA |
| Nov. 23 | at Duke | TBA |
| Nov. 30 | vs Virginia | TBA |
Vanderbilt football schedule 2024
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | vs Virginia Tech | 12 p.m. |
| Sept. 7 | vs Alcorn State | 7:30 p.m. |
| Sept. 14 | at Georgia State | 7 p.m. |
| Sept. 21 | at Missouri | TBA |
| Oct. 5 | vs Alabama | TBA |
| Oct. 12 | at Kentucky | TBA |
| Oct. 19 | vs Ball State | 7 p.m. |
| Oct. 26 | vs Texas | TBA |
| Nov. 2 | at Auburn | TBA |
| Nov. 9 | vs South Carolina | TBA |
| Nov. 23 | at LSU | TBA |
| Nov. 30 | vs Tennessee | TBA |
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