Vanderbilt beats Virginia Tech in football for first time in 31 years

Commodores roll to 31-24 win over No. 21 Hokies

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Vanderbilt snapped a 31-year losing streak to Virginia Tech in impressive fashion Saturday night. The Commodores beat the No. 21 Hokies 31-24 in front of a sellout crowd at Vanderbilt Stadium.

Key takeaways from Vanderbilt's win

• The Commodores rushed for 202 yards and two touchdowns, controlling the clock and keeping the Hokies' offense off the field.
• Vanderbilt's defense forced four turnovers, including two interceptions and two fumble recoveries.
• The Commodores improve to 2-0 for the first time since 2018 and will face Northern Illinois next Saturday in their home opener.

The win is Vanderbilt's first over Virginia Tech since 1991, when the Commodores won 24-23 in Blacksburg, Virginia. It is also Vanderbilt's first win over a ranked opponent since 2018, when the Commodores beat No. 24 Kentucky 26-22.

Vanderbilt quarterback Mike Wright threw for 173 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 52 yards. Running back Patrick Smith rushed for 99 yards and a touchdown, and Re'Mahn Davis added 70 yards and a touchdown on the ground.

Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, but he also threw two interceptions. Running back Keshawn King rushed for 87 yards and a touchdown.