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Virginia Tech football: James Franklin has a long history with Maryland
The Virginia Tech Hokies defeated the Old Dominion Monarchs 44-21 on Saturday to improve to 2-0. The game wasn’t as close as the score indicated, but it gave head coach James Franklin plenty of ammunition to motivate his team ahead of this week’s game at Maryland. The Hokies go on the road for the first […]
Virginia Tech football: 5 takeaways from Hokies’ 44-21 win over Old Dominion
The Virginia Tech Hokies improved to 2-0 on Saturday with a 44-21 win over the Old Dominion Monarchs. It was another sold-out crowd in Blacksburg watching the Hokies get off to a blistering start. While that pace slowed in the second half, this game was never in doubt. Here are five takeaways from Saturday’s win. […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies get revenge on ODU with 44-21 win
We are only two games in, but it looks like the James Franklin era at Virginia Tech is all about fast starts. On Saturday, the Hokies took an early 17-0 lead in the first quarter en route to a 44-21 win over the Old Dominion Monarchs. The first quarter featured one of the wildest sequences […]
Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion game chat: Live updates from Week 2
The Virginia Tech Hokies are back in action for Week 2 of the James Franklin Era, as they host the Old Dominion Monarchs at Lane Stadium. This will be the eighth all-time meeting between the two Commonwealth schools, with the Hokies currently holding a slight 4-3 edge. Of course, everyone remembers the last time these […]
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. Old Dominion Monarchs: News, Notes, and Predictions
If there is a really important vengeance game on the schedule this season, put the Monarchs right at the top of the list. ODU represented a supposedly relatively easy win for the Hokies in 2025. Instead, it was a full meltdown disaster. This season DC Brent Pry and the Hokies are looking for a measure […]
Virginia Tech football: A look at Old Dominion by the numbers
The Virginia Tech Hokies look to improve to 2-0 this weekend as in-state archenemy Old Dominion (1-0) comes to Blacksburg. Perhaps calling ODU Virginia Tech’s archenemy is a bit strong, considering the relationship between the two coaching staffs, specifically head coaches James Franklin and Ricky Rahne, but Hokie fans feel differently. Saturday’s game will be […]
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. VMI Keydets: What Worked, What Didn’t, and Dun Busted
With a 73-3 win there wasn’t much that most folks could say was looking permanently broken (busted), and there isn’t a lot negative to say, but we need to go over some things since this was a classic overmatch and there’s no doubt the coaches will be pushing fixes. Note: This summary used to be […]
Virginia Tech football: James Franklin has a message on Old Dominion Week
Two days after defeating the VMI Keydets 73-3, Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin met with the media on Monday. No more looking back. Well, Franklin did want to mention that he was not happy with his team’s 11 penalties for 93 yards. Despite the 70-point win, Franklin stressed that this kind of undiscipline will […]
Virginia Tech football: 5 takeaways from Hokies’ 73-3 season-opening win
The Virginia Tech Hokies are 1-0. James Franklin’s bunch defeated the VMI Keydets 73-3 on Saturday night in Blacksburg. Yes, it was impressive, but it also requires context. VMI is a lower-level FCS team that has won one game in three of its last four seasons. OK, now that we’ve gotten that disclaimer out of […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies defeat VMI 73-3 in James Franklin’s debut
The James Franklin era couldn’t have gotten off to a better start for the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Hokies kicked off a new era Saturday night under the bright (and shiny new LED) lights, defeating the VMI Keydets 73-3 at Lane Stadium. The Hokies got off to a fast start as sophomore running back Jeffrey Overton […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies lead VMI 45-0 at halftime
The Virginia Tech Hokies lead the VMI Keydets 45-0 at halftime at Lane Stadium. Yes, you read that correctly: the Hokies currently hold a 45-0 lead over the Keydets. The Hokies got off to a fast start as sophomore running back Jeffrey Overton Jr. scored from 50 yards out on the first drive to give […]
Virginia Tech Hokies vs. VMI Keydets: News and Predictions
It’s almost time for Game 1 of the 2026 Hokie Football season, and that means that it’s time for Bryan and John to go out on a limb and commit to predicting the results of the game. Look, sort of a total disaster this is going to be a win, but there are “issues” that […]
Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson leads new team to shocking upset
Former Massachusetts high school player of the year William “Pop” Watson spent three seasons at Virginia Tech before departing last offseason. A three-star signee in the 2023 recruiting class, Watson redshirted in 2023 and would serve as Kyron Drones’ backup over the next two seasons. The coach who recruited Watson, Brent Pry, was fired last […]
Virginia Tech football: James Franklin with some key updates ahead of season opener
New Virginia Tech safety DQ Smith is officially part of the team. Smith practiced Tuesday and will play this season. However, he will not play this weekend in the season opener against VMI, per the NCAA, head coach James Franklin says. “He will not be available by NCAA perspective this weekend,” Franklin said. “But will […]
Surprise: Virginia Tech lands South Carolina transfer days before season opener
The Virginia Tech Hokies received some unexpected help ahead of Saturday’s season opener against the VMI Keydets. On Tuesday, former South Carolina defensive back DQ Smith signed with the Hokies after being granted a temporary restraining order in a Louisiana court last month. Smith played four seasons at South Carolina, finishing his time with the […]
Get the best of Gobbler Country on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Gobbler Country. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Hokies. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Virginia Tech Hokies Football Names Ethan Grunkemeyer the Starting Quarterback and Team Captain
James Franklin had the traditional Game Week Monday presser, and among other things, announced that former Penn State Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer will be the starting quarterback on Saturday. To add to his duties, he is also the captain of captains by being named Team Captain as well. In a Surprise to Absolutely No One James […]
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Rulings, Movement, and Chaos
Recent court rulings regarding a narrow band of “professional” players being allowed to return to collegiate athletic competition, combined with the continued chaos caused by court rulings, regulatory rulings, and continued tort pressure makes it more important that Congress act soon. Where We were and What’s Going on Now Back in the first article we […]
Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Cornerbacks and safeties
In less than one week, the Virginia Tech Hokies are back in action. It will be the first game for new head coach James Franklin when the VMI Keydets come to Lane Stadium to open the 2026 season. Saturday’s game will also feature the re-debut of defensive coordinator Brent Pry. Pry was Virginia Tech’s head […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies are one of the ‘heaviest’ teams in 2026
Are you tired of seeing a pair of 230-pound edge rushers? What about 275-pound defensive tackles? Apparently, Virginia Tech is too, as the Hokies are one of the heaviest teams in 2026. Check out this chart. Before you say being heavy is a bad thing, it depends on the type of heavy. New Virginia Tech […]
Virginia Tech football: Former 4-star DB Chris Tangelo transfers to Hokies
Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin has been busy with his first fall camp for the Hokies. Recruiting has slowed down for the moment, allowing Franklin to focus fully on the 2026 Hokies. But Franklin is always looking ahead. On Wednesday evening, Franklin landed a surprising commitment out of the transfer portal. Former four-star defensive […]
Virginia Tech Hokies Football: Taking a Look at the Season by Risk Analysis
Instead of making lame predictions with little information, we decided several years ago, to take a different approach. We would look at the season through the lens of risk analysis. It’s week before the first Game Day, so let’s start this thing off. A Quick Primer on Risk For the folks new to this, let’s […]
Virginia Tech basketball: Clemson G Butta Johnson transfers to Hokies
It’s not often this late in the offseason that you’ll see a transfer in college basketball. Generally, when there’s been news this close to a new season, it doesn’t bode well for Virginia Tech. On Wednesday, the Hokies got some good news, as Clemson guard Efrem “Butta” Johnson transferred to Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-3 Johnson […]
Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Wide receiver
The Virginia Tech Hokies are less than two weeks away from beginning the James Franklin era, as the VMI Keydets head down I-81 to Blacksburg in the season opener. Redshirt sophomore Ethan Grunkemeyer will start at quarterback — still unofficial — in 2026, and he should have plenty of weapons surrounding him. While much has been […]
Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: The Specialists
The specialists are the guys that put the foot in football. They start the game, determine field position, usually end up being the leading scorers in programs, and often determine whether a team wins or loses one score games. Tech has been lucky in the Specialists department, and this season stays that way. No One […]
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