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2026 Grand Valley State vs Michigan Tech

Michigan Tech Knocks Off No. 6 Grand Valley State 41-35 In Overtime

Michigan Tech Knocks Off No. 6 Grand Valley State 41-35 In Overtime

No. 23 Michigan Tech stunned No. 6 Grand Valley State 41-35 in overtime on Oct. 10, handing the Lakers their first loss of the 2026 D2 football season.

Oct 10, 2026 by R. R. Ellis · Updated 42 minutes ago
Michigan Tech Knocks Off No. 6 Grand Valley State 41-35 In Overtime

No. 23 Michigan Tech handed No. 6 Grand Valley State its first loss of the 2026 season, stunning the Lakers 41-35 in overtime in Houghton, Michigan.

The Huskies led 21-14 at halftime, but GVSU battled back and took its first lead early in the fourth quarter. The teams traded touchdowns before Michigan Tech quarterback Alex Bueno connected with Jake Rueff for a 14-yard score with 1:05 remaining, tying the game at 35.

Grand Valley State failed to score on its opening OT possession after a botched field goal attempt, giving Michigan Tech a chance to win. Bueno delivered with a 1-yard touchdown run, securing the Huskies' first victory over GVSU since 2014.

The upset featured five lead changes or ties in the second half and overtime, including a fourth-quarter punt return touchdown by Michigan Tech's Abram Larner.

Recap the scoring, highlights and key moments from Michigan Tech's overtime victory below.

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  • 6:55 PM

    FINAL - Michigan Tech 41, GVSU 35

    Michigan Tech scores in overtime to win the game. Alex Bueno gets the game-winning touchdown in overtime from the 1-yard line. 

    The Huskies deal No. 6 GVSU their first loss of the season in Houghton. 

    Grand Valley State Stat Leaders

    • Andrew Schuster, QB: 18-of-30 passing, 181 yards, 2 TDs
    • Zak Olejniczak, QB: 9 carries, 118 rushing yards, 1 TD; 1 passing TD
    • Kellen Reed, WR: 9 receptions, 100 yards, 1 TD

    Michigan Tech Stat Leaders

    • Alex Bueno, QB: 11-of-18 passing, 134 yards, 2 TDs; 7 carries, 49 yards, 1 rushing TD
    • Elliott Larner, QB: 9 carries, 44 rushing yards, 2 TDs
    • Abram Larner, WR: 7 receptions, 89 yards, 1 TD; 140 kickoff return yards


  • 6:55 PM

    OT - Michigan Tech 35, GVSU 35

    GVSU fumble on the field goal attempt, so the score remains even for now. 

    Michigan Tech only needs a field goal to win. 

  • 6:48 PM

    OT - Michigan Tech 35, GVSU 35

    We're on to OT. Michigan Tech tied it up late. GVSU will start on offense first. 

  • 6:34 PM

    4th, 1:05 - Michigan Tech 35, GVSU 35

    Michigan Tech ties it up again with just a minute left in the game. Alex Bueno connects with Jake Rueff, who bulldozes into the end zone. 

    MTU lined up as if they were going to go for a two-point conversion but took a timeout. 


  • 6:25 PM

    4th, 6:05 - Michigan Tech 28, GVSU 35

    Zak Olejniczak completes the pass to Kellen Reed for a touchdown, and the Lakers take the lead once again. There are only six minutes left in this game, but I have a feeling these teams aren't done yet. 

    Neither team's defense has shown it can stop the opposing offense.


  • 6:18 PM

    4th, 10:29 - Michigan Tech 28, GVSU 28

    Abram Larner catches the punt on the sideline and runs it in untouched. He was assisted by the entire special teams moving to the other side of the field, which completely tricked GVSU. 


  • 6:11 PM

    4th, 14:45 - Michigan Tech 21, GVSU 28

    Zak Olejniczak rushes 58 yards for the touchdown and the Lakers take their first lead of the day. Massive run for GVSU. 


  • 5:44 PM

    3rd, 10:35 - Michigan Tech 21, GVSU 21

    Grand Valley State strikes again to open the half, tying the game at 21.


  • 5:37 PM

    3rd, 15:00 - Michigan Tech 21, GVSU 14

    We're back underway in Houghton as Michigan Tech kicks off to GVSU to begin the third quarter.

  • 5:11 PM

    HT - Michigan Tech 21, GVSU 14

    Halftime in Houghton, and the Michigan Tech Huskies take a seven point lead into the locker room. They got out to a quick start, nearly scoring on the kickoff return before notching their first touchdown just two plays later. 

    Grand Valley State Stat Leaders

    • Andrew Schuster, QB: 11-of-19 passing, 108 yards, 1 TD
    • Kellen Reed, WR: 5 receptions, 60 yards
    • Bryce Hurley, RB: 6 carries, 11 yards, 1 TD

    Michigan Tech Stat Leaders

    • Alex Bueno, QB: 7-of-9 passing, 98 yards, 1 TD
    • Elliott Larner, QB: 8 carries, 41 rushing yards, 2 TDs
    • Abram Larner, WR: 5 receptions, 78 yards, 1 TD

  • 5:04 PM

    2nd, 1:14 - Michigan Tech 21, GVSU 14

    Michigan Tech have been relentless. The Huskies score once again as Elliott Larner runs it in from short.

    Only about a minute left until halftime. 


  • 4:50 PM

    2nd, 5:51 - Michigan Tech 14, GVSU 14

    GVSU even it up again, as Bryce Hurley rushes up the middle for a two yard touchdown. We've got a game on our hands in the UP. 


  • 4:26 PM

    1st, 1:17 - Michigan Tech 14, GVSU 7

    Elliott Larner scores for the Huskies, who have notched touchdowns on both of their drives. 


  • 4:14 PM

    1st, 6:02 - Michigan Tech 7, GVSU 7

    Only two possessions so far in this game, and both teams have scored. GVSU worked their way slowly down the field, capping off the drive with a Harrison Unger receiving touchdown. 

    The Lakers went 80 yards and respond to the early Huskies score. 


  • 4:02 PM

    1st, 14:05 - Michigan Tech 7, GVSU 0

    Alex Bueno connects with the man who made the big play on the kickoff return, Abram Larner, who gets the 14-yard touchdown. 


  • 4:00 PM

    1st, 14:48 - Michigan Tech 0, GVSU 0

    Abram Larner takes the kickoff 80 yards before being tackled by the kicker. Nearly went to the house. 

  • 3:59 PM

    1st, 15:00 - Michigan Tech 0, GVSU 0

    Michigan Tech will receive the kickoff from GVSU and we are underway in Houghton, Michigan. 

  • 3:57 PM

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