Virginia Tech will travel to Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, on September 26, 2026, for the ACC opener against Boston College, a rematch of a 42‑21 victory the Hokies posted in their most recent meeting.
McKenzie’s Journey to the ACC
Mason McKenzie, who spent his college years at Saginaw Valley State, enters his first season as Boston College’s starting quarterback after a 2025 campaign that produced 2,086 passing yards, 17 touchdowns and 11 interceptions, complemented by 942 rushing yards and 10 scores.
The Eagles’ offense will also feature Liberty transfer Evan Dickens, expected to lead the backfield, and Reed Swanson, a 6‑foot‑6 wide receiver who tallied 939 yards and eight touchdowns at Colgate, while defensive stalwart KP Price returns after logging 178 total tackles over the past two seasons.
Head coach Danny O’Brien, whose résumé includes tenures at Penn State and the Houston Texans, brings a professional perspective to the program, and analysts project that Virginia Tech will open the season with a 4‑0 record, riding the momentum from their prior win.
Virginia Tech’s roster includes standout playmakers such as Bhayshul Tuten, whose dynamic performances have made him a key figure for the Hokies, adding depth to a team poised to capitalize on its early schedule.