Overview
- The schools announced on Jan. 14 that the Sept. 26, 2026 matchup at Lane Stadium has been canceled.
- James Madison filled the open date with a road game at San Diego State, according to AD Matt Roan.
- Virginia Tech will pay James Madison $800,000 for the cancellation, the Virginian-Pilot reported.
- The Hokies' 2026 nonconference opponents are VMI and Old Dominion at home and Maryland on the road.
- Both teams will play under new head coaches in 2026, with James Franklin at Virginia Tech and Billy Napier at James Madison.