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Virginia Tech football: Hokies land in-state defensive athlete Tyson Washington
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to add to their 2027 recruiting class. After going about two weeks without a commitment, the Hokies added another one on Sunday, when defensive athlete Tyson Washington officially announced his commitment. Washington is a 6-foot-3, 205-pounder from Springfield, Virginia, who plays at The St. James. As a junior, Washington played […]
Virginia Tech football: 2027 QB Peter Bourque earning major praise
Virginia Tech shocked everyone this spring by landing 2027 elite quarterback prospect Peter Bourque over the likes of Georgia and Penn State. Bourque, a 6-foot-4, 220-pounder from Marion, Massachusetts, is the headliner for VT’s current top-10 class for 2027. Earlier this month, Bourque participated in the Elite 11 showcase for the top high school quarterbacks. […]
Virginia Tech and West Virginia to renew rivalry on the hardwood
Common sense has returned to college sports. Well, let’s not get ahead of ourselves, but there was some good news on Thursday. The Virginia Tech Hokies and West Virginia Mountaineers announced their rivalry would be renewed on the hardwood, beginning this November. The Hokies and Mountaineers will play over the next three years, with WVU […]
2026 NBA Draft: Dallas Mavericks select Virginia Tech F Tobi Lawal
Virginia Tech forward Tobi Lawal is headed to the NBA. In the second round of the 2026 NBA Draft on Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks used the No. 48 overall pick on Lawal. Here’s Lawal hearing the news. The 6-foot-8 Lawal is a native of London, but did not start playing basketball until he was […]
Virginia Tech football: James Franklin, Brent Pry speak on Pry’s unprecedented return
One year ago, Brent Pry was set to begin his fourth season as Virginia Tech’s head football coach. His good friend, James Franklin, was heading into his 12th season as Penn State’s coach. Franklin had national championship aspirations, coming up three points short of appearing in the championship game only months before. When the season […]
Virginia Tech Hires the New Vice President/Athletic Director: FAU’s Brian White Joins the Hokies
Brian White, former Vice-President and Athletic Director of Florida Atlantic University is hired to replace retiring Whit Babcock. He has a reputation as a big fundraiser, but there will be questions since FAU is a Group of 6(5) university with a bumpy football record. That’s Sort of Out of Left Field Virginia Tech hires Brian […]
Virginia Tech football: Ethan Grunkemeyer named one of college football’s top newcomers
The Virginia Tech Hokies have a quarterback to be excited about in 2026. That’s not meant to disparage Kyron Drones or any of the other signal callers in Blacksburg over the last several years. Some quarterbacks simply weren’t set up to succeed, whether it was coaching, schematic issues, or a struggling offensive line. When VT […]
Virginia Tech football: Where is James Franklin ranked among ACC coaches?
James Franklin hasn’t coached a game yet at Virginia Tech, but that hasn’t stopped Hokie fans from believing they have the ACC’s best coach. Can you blame them? Since arriving in November, Franklin has flipped recruiting on its head, taking a recruiting class ranked in the 120s. In about three weeks, Franklin would turn that […]
It’s Summer and Virginia Tech Sports are in Hiatus, but “Things” are Not Quiet
Well, the baseball and softball teams dropped out of their respective NCAA tournaments pretty quickly. The students had all left town by the middle of May, and that left time for the “adults” to play. Virginia Tech’s administration is still in limbo and the grapes on the vine are raisins. Roch is Out – But… […]
Virginia Tech football: Virginia’s top player picks LSU over Hokies
It feels like forever since the Virginia Tech Hokies landed the No. 1 overall player from the state of Virginia. That didn’t used to be the case. However, in recent years, Virginia Tech has seen Penn State, Florida State, Georgia, Florida, and others raid the state’s top talent. It felt different this year. Chris Whitehead, […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies flip LB Amarri Irvin from Notre Dame
The week begins with another huge recruiting win for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies. Over the weekend, linebacker Amarri Irvin decommitted from Notre Dame. This was news because Irvin recently visited Blacksburg, and the Hokies were considered a strong contender for him. On Monday, Irvin made it official, flipping his commitment from Notre […]
Virginia Tech football: 9 Hokies named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-ACC team
You know college football is getting close if you follow Phil Steele. Steele authors the “Phil Steele’s 2026 College Football Preview,” which will hit newsstands in the coming weeks. If you’re a hardcore fan, you’d sign up for the VIP package and receive the jam-packed magazine weeks earlier. The digital version of Steele’s 2026 preview […]
Virginia Tech football: Florida DB Turmarian Moreland commits to Hokies
James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies continue to build one of college football’s most impressive 2027 recruiting classes. On Friday, the Hokies landed another when three-star cornerback Turmarian Moreland committed to Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound Moreland is listed as an athlete, but he’s expected to play safety in college. Moreland plays high school […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies actually miss out on a recruit and that’s OK
For the first time in what feels like a long time, the Virginia Tech Hokies missed out on a recruit they wanted. On Wednesday, four-star defensive end Rion Jackson picked the Auburn Tigers over the Hokies. Our first reaction? Eh, so what. Yes, that’s right. And that’s not a knock against Jackson. The Hokies, under […]
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 basketball: Men’s and women’s opponents revealed for 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge
The ACC/SEC Challenge will continue for the fourth time next season. The SEC holds a 2-0-1 lead over the ACC in both men’s and women’s play. The two leagues revealed the full slate for next season on Friday. The Virginia Tech Hokies will host the Ole Miss Rebels in the challenge, with the game scheduled […]
Virginia Tech basketball: Hunter Cattoor to join Mike Young’s coaching staff
It didn’t take long for Hunter Cattoor to return to Blacksburg. Cattoor, a 6-foot-3 guard from Orlando, Florida, committed to Virginia Tech in the 2019 recruiting class. Originally a Wofford commit, Cattoor followed Mike Young to the Hokies when he was named head coach. After five years as a player for Virginia Tech, a short […]
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. […]
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