Virginia Tech Hokies fell to the SMU Mustangs in an Atlantic Coast Conference college football game on November 6, 2026, at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas, Texas. SMU wide receiver Jalen Cooper broke free for a touchdown during the contest. The loss prompted an analysis piece by Bryan Manning for SB Nation, published on November 9, 2026, outlining five takeaways from the Hokies' defeat.
Virginia Tech Hokies Suffer Ugly Loss to SMU Mustangs in ACC Matchup
