College Football Week 5 Schedule Announced for Roanoke-Lynchburg Area
College football enthusiasts in the Roanoke-Lynchburg area can anticipate a slate of games for Week 5, taking place on Friday, October 2nd, and Saturday, October 3rd. The schedule includes local teams such as Virginia Tech, Liberty, VMI, Ferrum, Roanoke, Washington…
Roanoke Lynchburg, VA, October 1, 2026 —
College football fans across the Roanoke-Lynchburg region are preparing for Week 5 of the season, with a series of games scheduled for Friday, October 2nd, and Saturday, October 3rd. The upcoming matchups will feature several local collegiate programs competing against their respective opponents.
The schedule highlights participation from prominent area teams including Virginia Tech, Liberty University, Virginia Military Institute (VMI), Ferrum College, Roanoke College, Washington & Lee University, and Southern Virginia University. These institutions are set to play a variety of opponents as the college football season progresses.
Specific details regarding the opponents for each of these local teams were not provided in the available information. The exact kickoff times and broadcast details for these games also remain to be announced. Fans are advised to consult official team schedules or athletic department websites for the most current information on game times, locations, and opponent matchups.
The inclusion of these local teams in the Week 5 slate indicates continued engagement for regional collegiate athletic programs. The dates, October 2nd and 3rd, mark key points in the college football calendar.
Information regarding the full slate of opponents and specific game details for Virginia Tech, Liberty, VMI, Ferrum, Roanoke, Washington & Lee, and Southern Virginia was not publicly detailed beyond the announcement of the game dates and participating teams.
Story summarized from the original created by Jermaine Ferrell on www.wfxrtv.com, see more information here.
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