{
  "id": 16416442,
  "title": "Ethan Grunkemeyer's TD pass to Luke Reynolds with 1:44 left lifts Virginia Tech past Clemson 20-16",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ethan-grunkemeyers-td-pass-to-luke-reynolds-with-1-44-left-lifts-16416442",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-25T02:39:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ethan-grunkemeyers-td-pass-luke-023951355.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ethan Grunkemeyer played a pivotal role in Virginia Tech's 20-16 victory over Clemson, throwing two touchdown passes, including a crucial 5-yard strike to tight end Luke Reynolds with 1:44 remaining in the game. Grunkemeyer completed 20 of 32 passes for 156 yards without an interception, leading the Hokies to a first-time win over Clemson since 2007. Clemson's Tait Reynolds matched Virginia Tech's output with 20 completions on 26 attempts for 153 yards and added a 16-yard rushing touchdown. Despite trailing 16-13 late in the game, Grunkemeyer orchestrated an 11-play, 69-yard offensive drive that culminated in the game-winning touchdown. The Hokies' pass interference penalties and a late penalty resulting in three first downs proved crucial in tipping the scales in their favor. However, Clemson's final possession ended when Reynolds' 26-yard pass to Bryant Wesco Jr. was ruled out of bounds after review. This win dealt a significant setback to Clemson's hopes of reclaiming their spot in the ACC championship game, currently led by No. 1-ranked Miami. Next up, Virginia Tech travels to SMU on Friday, while Clemson hosts Florida State next Saturday.",
  "summary": "(AP) — Ethan Grunkemeyer threw two touchdown passes to tight end Luke Reynolds, including a 5-yard scoring strike with 1:44 left in the game as Virginia Tech stunned Clemson 20-16 on Saturday night.Grunkemeyer finished 20 of 32 for 156 yards with the two TDs and had no interceptions as Virginia Tech (6-2, 3-2 ACC) beat Clemson for the first time since 2007.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ethan Grunkemeyer threw two TD passes, including game-winning 5-yard strike to Luke Reynolds",
    "Grunkemeyer completed 20 of 32 passes for 156 yards without an interception",
    "Hokies' penalties and late penalty helped secure 20-16 victory over Clemson"
  ],
  "editors_take": "This victory ends a long drought for the Hokies and severely damages Clemson's chances of securing a position in the ACC championship game.",
  "illustration": "https://urgent.news/ill/16416442.png",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Ethan Grunkemeyer’s TD pass to Luke Reynolds with 1:44 left lifts Virginia Tech past Clemson 20-16",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/25/ethan-grunkemeyers-td-pass-to-luke-reynolds-with-1-44-left-lifts",
        "published": "2026-10-25T02:41:21.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}