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Ethan Grunkemeyer finds Jeffrey Overton Jr. for 49-yard TD, extending Virginia Tech’s lead over Maryland

1 HOUR AGO • FOX SPORTS

Paces Hokies with 47 rushing yards Overton carries 14 times for a team-best 47 yards in Saturday's 44-21 win over Old Dominion.

Impact Overton also had four receptions for 32 yards, so it wasn't a poor all-around day. However, his 3.4 yards per rushing attempt was rather so-so against a smallish Sun Belt Conference defense. Overton and Marcellous Hawkins are splitting the backfield touches, and neither have been overly impressive, so the Virginia Tech backfield situation could be a fluid situation until a clear-cut No. 1 emerges.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut

Marcellous Hawkins Jr. rushed for three touchdowns and Jeffrey Overton Jr. rushed for 108 yards and two scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 73-3 victory over VMI in the debut for Hok...

SEPTEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Hits triple digits with two touchdowns Overton totaled nine rushes for 104 yards and two touchdowns in Saturday's 73-3 win over Virginia Military.

Impact Overton and Marcellous Hawkins split the backfield carries, before giving way to reserves John Buetow, Tyler Mason, Messiah Mickens and Darius Taylor gaining valuable experience with the game out of hand. In tighter games, expect Overton to see 10-15 touches behind Hawkins, who is considered the top option in the backfield in Blacksburg.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia Tech turns to James Franklin in its bid to elevate football back to Beamer Era success

Virginia Tech is hoping former Penn State coach James Franklin can guide the Hokies back to consistent success that has been missing since the Frank Beamer era

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

One Returning Player Ready to Become a Star for Virginia Tech The run that changed Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s trajectory took about five seconds. Third quarter against then-No. 13 Miami on Nov. 22, Overton f...

JULY 24 • SI.COM

Primed to handle more work in 2026 Overton has added 18 pounds of muscle this offseason and is expected to handle an increased workload this coming year, Ryan Castle of Sons of Saturday reports.

Impact Overton missed the first eight games of last season due to injury. Upon returning, he flashed glimpses of his big-play ability, both as a runner and a receiver. With a full offseason under his belt, Overton has made necessary improvements to his body in order to prepare himself to handle an increased workload this season.

JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jeffrey Overton Jr. Announces His Return to Virginia Tech Jeffrey Overton Jr. just announced on his social media accounts that he will be returning to Virginia Tech for next season. The Woodbridge,...

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • SI.COM

Best game of season Overton tallied seven carries for 69 yards and one touchdown and gathered in 0 of 2 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 34-17 defeat against Miami (FL).

Impact Overton split carries with Marccellous Hawkins on Saturday, seemingly supplanting Terion Stewart in the Hokies' running back rotation. Before Saturday, Overton had seven total carries in 2025, as VT didn't activate the true freshman until it wasn't possible for him to burn his redshirt. Look for Overton to remain involved in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Beck's 4 TD passes carry No. 14 Miami past Virginia Tech, 34-17

Carson Beck threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns to lead No. 14 Miami to a 34-17 victory over Virginia Tech. Malachi Toney had career highs in receptions (12) and yards (146) an...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Available Saturday Overton (undisclosed) is available for Virginia Tech's clash with Louisville.

Impact The freshman tailback has yet to play this season, but Overton will be available for the Hokies should they need him in Week 10.

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable against Louisville Overton (undisclosed) has been upgraded to probable ahead of Saturday's game against Louisville.

Impact Overton, who has yet to appear in a game this fall, will be available for the Hokies this weekend. The 5-foot-10 freshman is not expected to see the field this weekend given the more senior options ahead of him.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Overton has been ruled out for Saturday's game against N.C. State, R. Cory Smith of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Overton was cleared from the injury report last week but is back on it ahead of a conference opponent. It's unlikely he sees the field this season as a true freshman.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Off injury report Overton is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus Wofford, Matej Sis of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Overton will be available for Saturday's game, and if he plays it would be his collegiate debut. He's buried on the depth chart but he could play a bit against the FCS opponent.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still not active Overton (undisclosed) did not play during Virginia Tech's 24-11 loss Sunday at South Carolina.

Impact Virginia Tech's team began its 2025 season without using the running back Overton at South Carolina. Behind the Hokies' lead back Marcellous Hawkins, they used Jeremiah Coney and P.J. Prioleau.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ethan Grunkemeyer finds Jeffrey Overton Jr. for 49-yard TD, extending Virginia Tech’s lead over Maryland

Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debut

Virginia Tech turns to James Franklin in its bid to elevate football back to Beamer Era success

Beck's 4 TD passes carry No. 14 Miami past Virginia Tech, 34-17