Virginia Tech and Maryland have announced a reshuffling of their future football schedules, removing the 2027 and 2028 matchups from the calendar. The decision clears the way for Maryland to host Baylor in 2027 and travel to Texas to face Baylor in 2028, while preserving the only remaining regular‑season meetings in 2026 and 2029.
Preserving the rivalry's final chapters
The 2026 encounter is slated for September 19 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern Time and will be carried by either FOX or FS1, while the 2029 game is set for September 15. Both contests will keep the historic rivalry alive after a decade‑long gap since the 2013 overtime thriller that saw Maryland edge Virginia Tech 27‑24.
Coach James Franklin of Virginia Tech voiced his satisfaction in retaining those dates, emphasizing the importance of continuity for the program and its fans.
The broader adjustment reflects the ACC's effort to increase flexibility in non‑conference scheduling, allowing member schools to better align their calendars with regional and broadcast considerations.