Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD run lifts Virginia Tech to 21-14 comeback win over BC in nor'easter

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Powtak, K. (2026, September 26). Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD run lifts Virginia Tech to 21-14 comeback win over BC in nor'easter. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/jeffrey-overton-jr-s-76-yard-td-run-lifts-virginia-tech-to-21-14-comeback-win-over-bc-in-nor-easter/article_3d0b7e1c-3f1e-59bd-8896-c02228c0d0be.html

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Toronto Star · collected 2026-09-26 · by Ken Powtak

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In a game marred by challenging weather conditions during a nor’easter, Jeffrey Overton Jr.’s critical 76-yard touchdown run late in the fourth quarter helped Virginia Tech secure a comeback victory over Boston College with a final score of 21-14. Overton rushed for a total of 209 yards on 25 carries, while quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer contributed 147 passing yards and one touchdown. The article highlights how Virginia Tech’s first-year coach James Franklin led the team to its best start since 2017 with four consecutive wins.

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In a game heavily affected by harsh weather conditions including heavy rain and winds gusting up to 40 mph, Virginia Tech pulled off a stunning comeback to defeat Boston College with a score of 21-14 on Saturday. The key play was a 76-yard touchdown run by Jeffrey Overton Jr., which gave the Hokies the lead late in the fourth quarter. Despite losing most of their offensive effectiveness due to poor weather conditions, Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer managed to complete 22 out of 35 passes for 147 yards and a touchdown, while Overton rushed for an impressive 209 yards on 25 carries.

Boston College's standout performance came from QB Mason McKenzie, who not only threw for 111 passing yards but also ran for 138 rushing yards with two touchdowns. However, despite McKenzie’s efforts, the Eagles' chances were hampered by a sparsely attended stadium in the second half due to worsening conditions. This victory marks Virginia Tech's best start since 2017, improving their record to 4-0, while Boston College drops to 2-2 with their loss.

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🔮 The Eagles were more impressive after a lackluster win over Maine last week, but it looks like the offense will have to rely heavily on McKenzie’s running.

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🔮 “I think what would be safe to say is that: ‘I’ve got to do a better job,’’’ BC coach Bill O’Brien said.

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BC QB Mason McKenzie ran for 138 yards with two touchdowns, and also completed 11-of-23 passes for 111 yards in a contest played in bands of rain and swirling winds with gusts up to 40 mph in front of a mostly empty stadium in the second half.

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🔮 The Eagles were more impressive after a lackluster win over Maine last week, but it looks like the offense will have to rely heavily on McKenzie’s running.

2026-09-26 · Toronto Star

Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s 76-yard TD run lifts Virginia Tech to 21-14 comeback win over BC in nor'easter · assertive framing

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BOSTON (AP) — Jeffrey Overton Jr. ran for a 76-yard, go-ahead touchdown late in the fourth quarter as Virginia Tech rallied for a 21-14 victory over Boston College on Saturday in a game played in a nor’easter. asserted

Tech → run → nor’easter

Ethan Grunkemeyer went 22 of 35 for 147 yards and a TD for Virginia Tech (4-0, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference). asserted

Grunkemeyer → go → Tech

Overton rushed for 209 yards on 25 carries. asserted

Overton → rush → carries

The Hokies have won their first four games under first-year coach James Franklin for the program’s best start since 2017. asserted

Hokies → win → 2017

McKenzie → run → half

The Eagles (2-2, 0-1) were looking for their third straight win for the first time since 2023. asserted

Eagles → look → 2023

Trailing 14-6, the Hokies rallied on Grunkemeyer’s 14-yard TD pass to Marlion Jackson and tied it when Overton ran for the two-point conversion midway into the fourth. asserted

Overton → trail → fourth

On the next drive, Overton went down the right sideline for the score. asserted

Overton → go → score

One play after leaving favoring his right arm, McKenzie broke free for a 45-yard run to the Hokies 5. asserted

McKenzie → leave → Hokies

He went around the left end for his first score. asserted

He → go → score

Following a 20-yard pass to Dawson Pough, McKenzie ran up the middle for a 2-yard score, giving the Eagles a 14-6 lead early in the final quarter. asserted

McKenzie → follow → quarter

The takeaway Virginia Tech: It looks like a good sign that even in tough conditions Grunkemeyer was able to throw the ball fairly-well again after a solid road win at Maryland last week. asserted

Grunkemeyer → look → Maryland

The Eagles were more impressive after a lackluster win over Maine last week, but it looks like the offense will have to rely heavily on McKenzie’s running. asserted

offense → look → running

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