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ESPN analyst: ‘I feel the momentum’ with 2026 Virginia Tech Hokies

The Virginia Tech Hokies have been on a recruiting heater since hiring James Franklin as head coach in November. Franklin quickly put together a top-25 class for 2026 in a matter of weeks after only being on the job for a short time. After another successful period with the transfer portal in January, everyone’s attention […]

Virginia Tech football: In-state 4-star OT Junior Saunders commits to Hokies

What a day for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Coming off their second big recruiting weekend in a row, the Hokies began the day receiving commitments from four-star WR Cam Wade and four-star CB Bryce Woods. Head coach James Franklin wasn’t done. Later on Sunday evening, four-star offensive tackle Junior Saunders became the latest to announce […]

Virginia Tech football: Hokies land commitment from 4-star CB Bryce Woods

The Virginia Tech Hokies are red hot. On Sunday, head coach James Franklin and wide receivers coach Fontel Mines landed a commitment from four-star WR Cam Wade (Leesburg, Va.). That was only the start of things on another busy weekend in Blacksburg. On the heels of Wade’s commitment, Virginia Tech landed another prize when four-star […]

Virginia Tech football: 4-star WR Cam Wade commits to Hokies

It was another productive recruiting weekend in Blacksburg. Virginia Tech hosted another big recruiting weekend, with several top prospects in town on official visits. Last week, the Hokies hosted the No. 1 player in Virginia, edge Chris Whitehead. And while that visit didn’t end with a commitment — yet — the Hokies did add commitments […]

Virginia Tech football: A great day for the Hokies

Tuesday was a busy day for Virginia Tech. Things got started on Tuesday morning when three-star cornerback Austin Barrett announced his commitment to the Hokies. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Barrett plays high school football at Paramus Catholic in Paramus, New Jersey. Barrett is considered the No. 36 cornerback in the nation, per 247Sports, and the No. […]

Virginia Tech basketball:Eltayeb Eltayeb commits to Hokies

The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to turn over their 2026-27 basketball roster. While much of Tech’s offseason has been focused on adding veteran players via the NCAA transfer portal, head coach Mike Young deviated from that roster-building process on Monday, adding a commitment from 6-foot-8 wing Eltayeb Eltayeb announced his commitment to Virginia Tech. Eltayeb […]

Virginia Tech football: WV OL Luke Braham commits to Hokies

It’s official visit weekend for Virginia Tech. Things kicked off in a big way on Saturday when in-state tight end Sam Faniel (Richmond) announced his commitment to the Hokies. Head coach James Franklin wasn’t done. On Saturday night, the Hokies struck again, this time landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Luke Braham. This commitment […]

Virginia Tech football: In-state TE Sam Faniel commits to Hokies

The Virginia Tech Hokies are in the middle of a huge weekend. Official visit season kicked off on Friday, and the Hokies are hosting several of their top remaining targets for the 2027 recruiting class. Some of Virginia Tech’s current commitments are also in Blacksburg for their official visits. We were bound for some good […]

Virginia Tech football: Hokies and Maryland cancel two games in series

There was excitement when the Virginia Tech Hokies scheduled the Maryland Terrapins for a four-game series on the gridiron, beginning in the 2026 season. After all, it only seemed natural that the former ACC rivals face one another again. Maryland and Virginia Tech will play in 2026, Sept. 19 in College Park, to be exact. […]

Virginia Tech football: Hokies land commitment from 4-star TE Jordan Karhoff

On Memorial Day, the Virginia Tech Hokies landed a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Kaden Buchanan. One day, more good news for the Hokies, as Virginia Tech received a commitment from four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff. Karhoff stands over 6-foot-4 and weighs 215 pounds, and plays high school football at St. Francis de Sales in […]

Virginia Tech Hokie Baseball Makes the NCAA Post Season Tournament

The Hokies travel a long way for an opening round double elimination tournament regional effort in Los Angeles, CA. Though potentially facing #1 seeded UCLA, Tech gets a #2 seed in in the regional. The Hokies keep their season alive with a solid opportunity to advance. This is the second selection in Coach John Szefc’s […]

Virginia Tech football recruiting: Hokies land 4-star OL Kaden Buchanan

We told you that Monday could be a good day for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Indeed, it was, as four-star offensive lineman Kaden Buchanan officially committed to Virginia Tech. Buchanan, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound interior offensive lineman from Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, Tennessee, picked the Hokies over his other finalists, Kentucky and North Carolina State. […]

Virginia Tech football: Monday could be another good day for Hokies

It’s been a great few months to be a Virginia Tech football fan. Back in November, the Hokies hired James Franklin as the new head football coach. Fans watched in amazement as Franklin took a recruiting class ranked in the 100s and furiously added players over the final few weeks ahead of national signing day […]

Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies land Stetson sharpshooter Ethan Copeland

Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young’s offense is most effective when he has multiple players who can knock down shots from the perimeter. This offseason, the Hokies have focused on reshaping the roster again, which is common in the current era. On Monday, Virginia Tech just received a commitment from Stetson transfer Ethan Copeland. The […]

Virginia Tech football: Texas RB Javian Jones–Priest commits to Hokies

The Virginia Tech Hokies added another valuable piece to their 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday, when three-star running back Javian Jones–Priest revealed his decision. Jones-Priest is the third running back to commit to Virginia Tech’s 2027 class, following Kelvin Morrison (Hermitage, PA) and Stanley Smart (Savannah, GA). The 5-foot-10, 194-pound Jones-Priest plays at Martin High […]

Virginia Tech softball: Hokies season ends in loss to LSU

The Virginia Tech Hokies 2026 softball season is over. The Hokies entered Sunday needing to defeat LSU twice in the Baton Rouge Regional to remain alive in the NCAA Softball Tournament. Tech had lost to LSU on Friday, but staged in impressive come-from-behind win over Akron on Saturday to set up another showdown against the […]

Virginia Tech softball: Hokies earn split on Saturday with thrilling comeback in Game 2

Virginia Tech’s outstanding 2026 softball season appeared on the brink of ending on Saturday. After shutting out South Alabama, 6-0, on Friday in the opening game of the Baton Rouge Regional in the NCAA Softball Tournament, the Hokies faced the LSU Tigers first on Saturday. The Hokies have made their living all season jumping on […]

Virginia Tech softball: Hokies pitch shutout in opener of Baton Rouge Regional

The Virginia Tech Hokies opened the NCAA Tournament on Friday with a point to prove. Despite going undefeated against the SEC in 2026 (6-0) and spending most of the second half of the year inside the top 15, the Hokies weren’t chosen as a host team for the opening regionals. Message received. The Hokies opened […]