Virginia Tech and JMU Cancel 2026 Football Matchup
Virginia Tech and James Madison University (JMU) announced the cancellation of their football matchup for the 2026 season. This decision stems from the Atlantic Coast Conference’s (ACC) shift to a nine-game conference schedule, resulting in fewer nonconference game slots for its members.
Details of the Cancellation
The two teams were set to compete on September 26, 2026, at Virginia Tech’s Lane Stadium. With the new ACC structure, both schools are exploring future scheduling opportunities to maintain their rivalry.
Virginia Tech’s Updated Schedule for 2026
As a consequence of this cancellation, Virginia Tech will now have three nonconference games lined up for the 2026 season. In addition to their nine-game ACC schedule, Tech will host the following matchups:
- September 5: VMI at Lane Stadium
- September 12: Old Dominion at Lane Stadium
- September 19: Maryland (away)
Future Scheduling Possibilities
Although the game against JMU is off for 2026, both institutions expressed interest in finding opportunities to play each other in the future. Fans and alumni will be eager to see if a new date can be arranged.
Virginia Tech is expected to release more details regarding its complete 2026 football schedule in the near future. This cancellation highlights the ongoing adjustments in college football scheduling as conferences evolve to meet new requirements.
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