Hokies' Comeback Falls Short as Cal's Brousseau Shines in 25-20 Win
Virginia Tech lost 25-20 to California on Saturday, marking their second consecutive defeat and dropping their record to 4-3. The Hokies mounted a fourth-quarter comeback to take the lead but failed to score on the final possession. Cal quarterback Jackson Brousseau, making his first start, completed 29 of 43 passes for 321 yards and a touchdown with no interceptions. This was the first time Cal hosted Virginia Tech, improving their all-time series record to 2-1.