Virginia Tech's season is looking up after the team moved on from coach Brent Pry. Interim coach Philip Montgomery is 2-0 since he took over the Hokies and now looks to take down another ACC opponent in Wake Forest.
The Demon Deacons are 2-2 following consecutive losses, including a close overtime defeat at the hands of No. 16 Georgia Tech a week ago.
Virginia Tech holds the all-time series lead over Wake Forest at 26-13-1, including a 30-13 win in 2023.
Kyron Drones is the man to watch for the Hokies. He's thrown for 1,105 yards and rushed for another 158 with 12 total touchdowns on the year.
Robby Ashford is Wake Forest's starting quarterback with 916 yards, one touchdown and three interceptions. The Demon Deacons' running game is their strong suit, with 677 yards between Ashford and running back Demond Claiborne. They've also combined for 10 rushing touchdowns.
Here's what you need to know to watch Virginia Tech host Wake Forest on Saturday, including start time and TV channel.
What channel is Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest on today?
- TV channel: The CW Network
- Live stream: DirecTV
Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest will air live nationally on The CW Network. Streaming options are available on DirecTV.
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Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 4
- Start Time: 1 p.m. ET
Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, Oct. 4.
The game will be played at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest radio station
- Radio channel: SiriusXM channel 286 (Virginia Tech broadcast), channel 385 (Wake Forest broadcast)
Listen live to Virginia Tech vs. Wake Forest live on SiriusXM via channel 286 (Virginia Tech broadcast) and channel 385 (Wake Forest broadcast)
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Here's the schedule for every Hokies game in 2025.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31 | South Carolina 24, Virginia Tech 11 | — | — |
| Sept. 6 | Vanderbilt 44, Virginia Tech 20 | — | — |
| Sept. 13 | Old Dominion 45, Virginia Tech 26 | — | — |
| Sept. 20 | Virginia Tech 38, Wofford 6 | — | — |
| Sept. 27 | Virginia Tech 23, NC State 21 | — | — |
| Oct. 4 | vs. Wake Forest | 1 p.m. | The CW Network, DirecTV |
| Oct. 11 | at Georgia Tech | 3:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Oct. 24 | vs. California | 7:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | vs. Louisville | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | at Florida State | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Miami | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at Virginia | TBD | TBD |
Wake Forest football schedule 2025
Here's the schedule for every Demon Deacons game in 2025.
| Date | Game | Time (ET) | TV/Live stream |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 29 | Wake Forest 10, Kennesaw State 9 | — | — |
| Sept. 6 | Wake Forest 42, Western Carolina 10 | — | — |
| Sept. 11 | NC State 34, Wake Forest 24 | — | — |
| Sept. 27 | Georgia Tech 30, Wake Forest 29 (OT) | — | — |
| Oct. 4 | at Virginia Tech | 1 p.m. | The CW Network, DirecTV |
| Oct. 11 | at Oregon State | 3:30 p.m. | The CW Network |
| Oct. 25 | vs. SMU | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 1 | at Florida State | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 8 | at Virginia | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 15 | vs. North Carolina | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 22 | vs. Delaware | TBD | TBD |
| Nov. 29 | at Duke | TBD | TBD |