{
  "id": 5880053,
  "title": "Virginia Tech football: Hokies lead VMI 45-0 at halftime",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/virginia-tech-football-hokies-lead-vmi-45-0-at-halftime",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-06T01:11:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/virginia-tech-football-hokies-lead-011143088.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "At halftime of the Virginia Tech vs. VMI football game on November 29, 2025, the Hokies were leading the Keydets 45-0. Sophomore running back Jeffrey Overton Jr. scored from 50 yards out on the first drive, giving Virginia Tech an early 7-0 lead. Running back Marcellous Hawkins added a 9-yard touchdown on the Hokies' second drive, making it 14-0. Virginia Tech's defense also played a crucial role, with safety Tyson Flowers blocking a punt and setting up Hawkins' run. Overton scored again from 23 yards out, increasing the lead to 21-0. Virginia Tech's offense continued to dominate, scoring again with a 1-yard touchdown, making it 28-0. The Hokies settled for a John Love field goal on their next drive, extending their lead to 31-0. Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer was impressive, finding wide receiver Que’Sean Brown for a 51-yard touchdown to make it 38-0. Defensive end Cortez Harris also contributed to the lead with a blocked punt that was returned for a touchdown, making it 45-0. Virginia Tech held VMI to just 32 yards on 28 plays in the first half, recording four sacks.",
  "summary": "Quite a start for the James Franklin Era.",
  "key_points": [
    "Virginia Tech leads VMI 45-0 at halftime",
    "Jeffrey Overton Jr. scores twice, including a 50-yard TD",
    "Hokies' defense and special teams contribute significantly"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/hawkins-overton-carry-virginia-tech-over-vmi-73-3-in-franklin-debut",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:08:39.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/06/hawkins-overton-carry-virginia-tech-over-vmi-73-3-in-franklin-debut-5896452",
        "published": "2026-09-06T03:09:36.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}