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Five Players Who Can Change Everything for Virginia Tech in 2026

There are plenty of reasons to believe Virginia Tech can be a significantly better football team in 2026 from a glass-half-full perspective. James Franklin is taking over as head coach.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 23

Who's The Biggest Winner From Virginia Tech's Fall Camp So Far?

If looking for one player who has been the biggest winner of Virginia Tech's fall camp, there are plenty of reasonable answers. Marlion Jackson has seemingly played his way into the conversation for a starting role.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 23

Preseason Bowl Projections For Virginia Tech Football: Where Could The Hokies Play?

It is almost game week for Virginia Tech Football. The Hokies have wrapped up fall camp and are gearing up for their season opener against VMI. Virginia

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 23

Three Potential Hidden Gems for Virginia Tech Football This Season

Virginia Tech enters the 2026 season with no shortage of players receiving preseason attention. Ethan Grunkemeyer is expected to take over at quarterback.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 23

What Fall Camp Told us About James Franklin's Vision for Virginia Tech

James Franklin has said it so many times it's nearly a slogan: Virginia Tech won the offseason. Three weeks into his first fall camp, the more revealing message is the one he keeps repeating instead.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 23

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Five Virginia Tech Players Who Have Improved Their Chances of Starting In 2026

Fall camp is always a critical time for players looking to establish themselves, but that's especially true for a Virginia Tech team entering a new era under head coach James Franklin.

Brody Meadows News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 22

Coming Off Injury, Virginia Tech OT Brody Meadows Looking To Make His Mark

BLACKSBURG, Va. — One phrase was persistent when talking to Virginia Tech offensive lineman Brody Meadows Friday: consistency. That applies in consistent availability — Meadows sustained a foot injury in the preseason and did not play in 2025 — an issue that dogged the unit in 2025.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 22

James Franklin Remains Non-Committal on Naming a Starting Quarterback: Is This A Mistake?

Fall Camp is starting to come to a close for Virginia Tech, and the Hokies have yet to name a starting quarterback. Coming into camp, Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer was considered the heavy favorite to become the starter for the Hokies after he had shown real promise last season down the stretch when he had to step in for Drew Allar.

Kemari Copeland News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 21

Virginia Tech DL Kemari Copeland Named to Bednarik Award Watch List

Virginia Tech defensive lineman Kemari Copeland was tabbed to the Bednarik Award Watch List, the program announced on social media Friday afternoon. The Chuck Bednarik Award is an annual award bestowed to the top college defensive player of the year.

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James Franklin Says Virginia Tech’s 'Problem' Wasn’t Just Brent Pry but a Much Deeper Issue

For nearly a decade, Virginia Tech has been chasing the version of itself that once felt almost impossible to lose. Frank Beamer’s retirement ended one of the strongest runs in college football, and the two coaches who followed him never managed to make that standard feel permanent.