Virginia Tech and James Madison announced the cancellation of their scheduled football game for the 2026 season. This decision follows the Atlantic Coast Conference's (ACC) move to a nine-game conference schedule, beginning in 2026. The new ACC scheduling model reduced the available nonconference opportunities for league members.
The game was originally set to take place on September 26, 2026, at Lane Stadium. Both institutions have indicated they will continue to evaluate future scheduling opportunities between the two universities.
Virginia Tech is now scheduled to play three nonconference games during the 2026 season, complementing its nine-game ACC slate. The Hokies' current nonconference schedule for 2026 includes hosting VMI on September 5, hosting Old Dominion on September 12, and an away game against Maryland on September 19.
Additional details regarding Virginia Tech's full 2026 football schedule are expected to be released in the near future.