John Love

#17 · PK · 5th-year · Virginia Tech5′11″ · 181 lb · Spartanburg, SC

Field goals1137th of 105 kickersLast gameW 20–16at Clemson · Oct 24
Nextat SMUFri Nov 6 · 7 pm ET
64 points in 8 games; their best was 14 vs Old Dominion.
vs VMI: 13 points, W13WVMIvs Old Dominion: 14 points, W14WODUat Maryland: 3 points, W3W@MDat Boston College: 7 points, W7W@BCvs Pittsburgh: 7 points, L7LPITTat California: 2 points, L2L@CALvs Georgia Tech: 10 points, W10WGTat Clemson: 8 points, W8W@CLEM
vs VMI: 13 points, WWvs Old Dominion: 14 points, W14Wat Maryland: 3 points, WWat Boston College: 7 points, WWvs Pittsburgh: 7 points, LLat California: 2 points, LLvs Georgia Tech: 10 points, WWat Clemson: 8 points, W8W

2026 games, points per game. W and L: the team’s results.

This week

What’s being said

4 stories in the last 30 days, from 4 outlets.

Oct 11: 1Oct 13: 1Oct 14: 1Oct 26: 1L 20-25 at CaliforniaLW 34-24 vs Georgia TechWW 20-16 at ClemsonWOct 6Nov 4Most in a day: 1
Oct 11: 1Oct 13: 1Oct 14: 1Oct 26: 1L 20-25 at CaliforniaLW 34-24 vs Georgia TechWW 20-16 at ClemsonWOct 6Nov 4Most in a day: 1
Stories per day. W and L: the team’s results.

Virginia Tech football: Are the Hokies moving forward with John Love as the starting kicker?

Gobbler Country +1 Oct 13

All 5 stories this season

John Love

PK · Virginia Tech · #17

Handles the kicks without drama. Played for two head coaches in five seasons at Virginia Tech. Named ACC Specialist Player of the Week two seasons running, most recently in 2025.

Style of play

Style of play

Play style

Handles his kicks without drama.

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