Virginia Tech Spring Game: Skydiver Drama, Tight Ends Shine

Virginia Tech Spring Game: Skydiver Drama, Tight Ends Shine

Author: The Daily News Now! April 19, 2026 Duration: 1:36

Virginia Techs spring game unfolded in Lane Stadium, with the white team emerging victorious, 30-21, after a delayed start due to a skydiver crashing into the videoboard. The incident involved a retired special ops master sergeant with two Purple Hearts, who was safely extracted. Quarterbacks Baker and Ryan led the white team, combining for 228 passing yards, while tight ends dominated receiving, accounting for 205 of the teams 428 total yards. The white teams receivers were spread across 12 players. Coach Franklin praised the first responders handling of the situation, likening it to emergency practice. Defensively, they recorded 10 sacks, with corner Joshua Clarke making a strong comeback after last years injury. The offense showed balance, particularly the white team excelling on third and fourth downs. A post-game field goal contest added 18 points to the score, with each team making three kicks. Despite only three touchdowns in total, the white team scored two. The Hokies concluded spring practices on a high note, eager to carry the momentum into the fall season, which begins September 5th against VMI.

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