Keys to victory in Virginia Tech football's road opener against Maryland DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Sep 19, 2026 2 hrs ago 0 × DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Virginia Tech quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien discusses the development of quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer through two games this season. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Here are the keys to victory for Virginia Tech and Maryland when the Hokies and the Terrapins meet on Saturday at SECU Stadium.k9am':C8:?:2 %649k^9amkAmkDEC@?8mt2C=J D4@C6Dik^DEC@?8m %:89E 6?5 {F<6 #6J?@=5D D2:5 E96 @776?D6’D >:?5D6E 9625:?8 :?E@ 6G6CJ 82>6 :D DE2CE:?8 72DE H:E9 D4@C6D] %96 F?:E 92D @3=:865] u:CDE D:I 5C:G6D 282:?DE '|x C6DF=E65 :? D4@C6D] u:CDE 7:G6 5C:G6D 282:?DE ~s& C6DF=E65 :? 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