ACC · Week 0 · Game Recap
No. 7 Virginia Tech knocks off No. 3 LSU in Blacksburg, 42-34
Marcus Vick's Hokies beat the defending SEC champions in the opener, handing Ed Orgeron's Tigers an 0-1 start.
SFL News DeskWeek 0 · Oct 22, 2026
BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech opened the 2027 season with the biggest win of Week 0, beating No. 3 LSU 42-34 at Lane Stadium.
The Hokies put up 42 points against an LSU team that won the SEC title a year ago and finished 13-2 under Ed Orgeron. For Marcus Vick, it is a statement start after an 11-2 debut season in 2026 that ended with a bowl win and a No. 10 final ranking.
| Team | T |
|---|---|
| 3LSU (0-1, 0-0) | 34 |
| 7Virginia Tech (2-0, 0-0) | 42 |
LSU falls to 0-1 but held its No. 3 spot in the poll.
Up next
The schedule doesn't get easier for Virginia Tech. The No. 7 Hokies travel to No. 8 Alabama in Week 1 for a top-10 matchup with Londyn Black's Crimson Tide.