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Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 5

'The Hokies At Least Have A Chance': National Outlet Lists Virginia Tech As Potential CFP Outsider

Virginia Tech finished 3-9 last season, yet the optimism entering Sept. 5's season opener against VMI is abundant. Bolstered by a new head coach in former

Kemari Copeland News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 4

Virginia Tech DL Kemari Copeland Named To Nagurski, Outland Trophy Watch Lists

Virginia Tech redshirt senior defensive tackle Kemari Copeland was tabbed to the Nagurski Trophy and Outland Trophy Watch Lists, as announced on the team's socials Thursday afternoon.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 4

Final Thoughts on Virginia Tech Before Fall Camp

We're now two days out from Virginia Tech opening fall practice up to media for the first time. Months of offseason optimism are about to give way to something far more meaningful: football.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 3

Every Virginia Tech Starting Offensive Position Up For Grabs Entering Fall Camp

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Every fall camp comes with the same message from coaches: every position is up for grabs. Sometimes that's true. Other times, the competition is little more than a formality with the likely starter already firmly in place.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 3

Three Under-The-Radar Virginia Tech Players Who Could Crack The Two-Deep

When a new coaching staff takes over, much of the attention naturally goes toward the biggest names. For Virginia Tech in 2026, that means players like Ethan Grunkemeyer, Luke Reynolds and Kemari Copeland will dominate headlines.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 3

Players Who Will Make A Difference for Virginia Tech In Each Game

Virginia Tech's roster looks dramatically different entering the 2026 season. James Franklin brought in impact transfers, retained key pieces from last year's team and added depth across nearly every position group.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 2

Full Virginia Tech Football Fall Camp Schedule: Dates and Everything Fans Need to Know

Virginia Tech football's 2026 fall camp starts this coming week, and ahead of that, I figured I'd give everyone a run down of which days the media is available to attend so you can tune in to our in-person coverage.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 2

One Breakout Player at Each Position for Virginia Tech: Defense

Virginia Tech's defense has plenty of proven talent returning in 2026, anchored by All-ACC defensive lineman Kemari Copeland. But if the Hokies are going to take a significant step forward under James Franklin, they'll also need several defenders to emerge into larger roles.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 2

One Breakout Player at Each Position for Virginia Tech

A new coaching staff, a revamped roster and an influx of talent through the transfer portal have created plenty of optimism surrounding Virginia Tech heading into the 2026 season.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 1

One Of The Biggest Offseason Moves Virginia Tech Made That No One Is Talking About

When fans look back on Virginia Tech's whirlwind offseason, the headlines were evident. James Franklin arrived in Blacksburg. Ethan Grunkemeyer followed him from Penn State.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 1

How The Class of 2022 Injunction Impacts Virginia Tech Football, Hoops, Softball

Cue chaos. Yesterday, Judge Charlotte Sweeney ordered the NCAA to declare Class of 2022 athletes that exhausted four seasons this spring eligible. The ramifications of this injunction — depending on how long it stands — appear to be even more consequential for the future of college athletics.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 1

Which New Virginia Tech Addition Changes The Hokies' Ceiling The Most?

When a program undergoes the kind of roster overhaul Virginia Tech experienced this offseason, it's easy to point to every incoming transfer and claim they'll be the missing piece.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 1

The 2 Virginia Tech Position Groups That Look Completely Different From Last Season

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech's roster will look much different when the Hokies take the field for fall camp than it did just one year ago. An offseason

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 1

How The 2022 Class Injunction Impacts Virginia Tech Baseball

BLACKSBURG, Va. — On the evening of July 31st, Colorado judge Charlotte Swenney granted a class-wide preliminary injunction that requires the NCAA to award eligibility to every collegiate athlete from the class of 2022 who exhausted their eligibility this spring.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 31

Three Virginia Tech Transfers That Could Exceed Expectations in 2026

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Every offseason, transfer portal additions arrive with varying levels of expectations, but the players who end up making the biggest impact are not always the ones who generate the loudest headlines.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 31

Five Virginia Tech Players That Could Be Set For A Breakout In Fall Camp

Virginia Tech opens fall camp with a roster that looks dramatically different from the one that finished 3-9 a season ago, though several playmakers remain from last year's team.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 30

The Five Virginia Tech Players With The Most To Prove This Season

After a 3-9 campaign in 2025, expectations are rising in Blacksburg following an active offseason that brought in several impact transfers and returning veterans poised for bigger roles.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 30

Virginia Tech Freshman Most Likely to Surprise Everyone This Season

BLACKSBURG, Va. — With the start of the college football season just around the corner, Virginia Tech is heading into fall camp knowing there will be surprises over the next several weeks.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 30

Buy or Sell: Five Stat Lines For Virginia Tech Football in 2026.

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Expectations are difficult to pin down for Virginia Tech entering the 2026 season. A new coaching staff, an overhauled roster and one of the ACC's more challenging schedules have made the Hokies one of the conference's toughest teams to project.