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Three Roster Adjustments James Franklin Could Make to get Virginia Tech Back on Track

James Franklin called John Love “the best kicker in the country” after the Pitt game on Oct. 2. Ten days later, he opened Love’s job. That’s where Virginia Tech stands after two losses by a combined seven points, both decided on the final play.

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Brody Meadows' Potential Return Could Bolster Virginia Tech's Injury-Hit Offensive Line

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech's offensive line has been dealt a great deal of change due to several injuries, which has left younger players to take on larger roles.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 14

Notes and Quotes from James Franklin's Oct. 14 Media Availability Ahead of Georgia Tech

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech football looks to rebound this week against Georgia Tech after back-to-back one-score losses in ACC play. Ahead of the clash, the media monitored an open section of practice for 20 minutes and spoke to Hokies head coach James Franklin afterwards.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 14

Early Takeaways and Analysis of Virginia Tech Basketball's Preseason KenPom Ranking

BLACKSBURG — College hoops is nearly back. Squads have engaged in closed- and open-door scrimmages, and the start of the 2026-27 regular season — the first with a 76-team March Madness — is nearly here.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 14

What's Gone Wrong for Virginia Tech in the Last Two Weeks -- and How It Can Be Fixed

Virginia Tech took back the lead at Cal for 57 seconds. Then Jackson Brousseau, a backup in his first start for the Bears, marched Cal down the field, and the Hokies lost a game they led at halftime for the second straight week.

Michael Vick News / EssentiallySports / October 13

'I Was a Little Upset': Michael Vick Claims Frank Beamer Forced Him to Leave Virginia Tech Against His Will

Virginia Tech retired Michael Vick’s No. 7 jersey years after he helped turn the Hokies into a national contender. The former quarterback left campus as the first overall pick in the 2001 NFL Draft.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 12

Bowl Projections For Virginia Tech Football After Week 6 Loss to Cal

Virginia Tech was supposed to win on Saturday in Berkeley, Calif., against a quarterback making his first start for Cal. It lost 25–20. A week ago, the people who project bowl games watched the Hokies lose to Pitt and mostly shrugged.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 12

Game Time and TV Network Announced For Virginia Tech's Week Eight Game vs. Clemson

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech football's Week 8 game time and TV channel for its Week 8 clash against Clemson were announced Monday afternoon by the Atlantic Coast Conference.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 11

HUGHES: Three Thoughts After Virginia Tech's 25-20 Loss to California

BLACKSBURG — For the second consecutive week, Virginia Tech football found itself on the wrong end of a game it had ample opportunities to win. The Hokies' 25-20 loss to California on Saturday was another affair defined by missed opportunities, costly penalties, and an inability to execute in crucial situations.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 11

PFF Grades and Snap Counts from Virginia Tech's 25-20 Loss to Cal

Virginia Tech football sustained its second straight loss, falling to California 25-20 in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday afternoon. Here's how all 44 Hokies

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 11

Grading Every Virginia Tech Position Group After Week 6 Loss vs. Cal

Virginia Tech averaged 6.4 yards per play, didn’t turn the ball over, and took the lead with 1:15 left Saturday in Berkeley, Calif. It lost anyway. Cal went 75 yards in 57 seconds, Ashten Emory scored from 2 yards out with 18 seconds left, and the Hokies’ last pass fell incomplete from the Cal 7 in a 25–20 loss.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / SwimSwam / October 11

Junior Nationals Qualifier Laney Alderman Verbals To Virginia Tech For Fall 2028

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Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 11

Virginia Tech Stock Report: Three Factors Rising or Falling for the Hokies After 25-20 Loss to Cal

For the second consecutive week, Virginia Tech football found itself on the wrong side of a one-possession contest, this time in a 25-20 loss to Cal on Saturday afternoon.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 11

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly From Virginia Tech’s 25–20 Loss to Cal

Virginia Tech has outgained its last two opponents by a combined 202 yards. It lost both by a combined seven points. Saturday’s version came in Berkeley, where Cal went 75 yards in 57 seconds and scored with 18 seconds left to win 25–20.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 10

Late Defensive Struggles Haunt Virginia Tech in 25-20 Loss to Cal

Of all the games on Virginia Tech football's 2026 schedule, its cross-country trip to Berkeley, Calif., to face Cal hardly stood out as a marquee matchup.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 10

Winners and Losers From Virginia Tech’s 25-20 Loss to Cal

Cal’s winning touchdown came with 18 seconds left Saturday, 57 seconds after Virginia Tech had taken the lead. The 25–20 loss dropped the Hokies to 4–2 and 1–2 in the ACC, and it came against a team starting its backup quarterback.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 10

Instant Takeaways From Virginia Tech's 25-20 Loss to Cal

Virginia Tech took a 20–19 lead with 1:15 left Saturday in Berkeley. It lasted about a minute. Cal went 75 yards for the winning touchdown, and the Hokies lost 25–20, falling to 4–2 and 1–2 in the ACC.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 10

Three Bold Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. Cal

Virginia Tech has the most sacks in the ACC and one of the worst turnover margins in the country. Something has to give Saturday at Cal. The Hokies (4–1, 1–1 ACC) are the better team today than the Golden Bears (2–3, 1–1) in their first game in Berkeley, with a 3:30 p.m.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 9

Virginia Tech vs. Cal: Preview, Storylines, Announcers and More

Following a 35-33 loss to Pitt at home, Virginia Tech travels to Berkeley, Calif., for its third road test in four games. Ahead of the Saturday showdown against Cal, here's how you can tune in for tomorrow's tilt against the Golden Bears: Date: Saturday, Oct.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 9

Three Cal Offensive Players to Watch Against Virginia Tech

Cal’s Thursday availability report put running back Carter Vargas in the “out” column. He wasn’t on Wednesday’s report at all. That matters because of who is still questionable: quarterback Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele, leading rusher Adam Mohammed and Chase Hendricks, the Bears’ leader in catches.

College Football News / The Spun / October 3

Did Refs Make Wrong Call On Virginia Tech's Game-Winning Field Goal Attempt?

Virginia Tech’s perfect start under James Franklin came to an end Friday night against Pitt, but fans aren’t convinced it should have. As time expired in the fourth quarter, Virginia Tech kicker John Love missed a 36-yard game-winning field goal attempt at Lane Stadium.

College Football News / Yardbarker / October 3

Pitt gets massive ACC win, but it comes with a huge cost

Pitt earn massive ACC win over Virginia Tech, but it comes with a huge cost

Pitt football coach Pat Narduzzi had a message for the AP top-25 voters following his team's 35-33 win over Virginia Tech on Friday night: put his team in the rankings.

USC HC Lincoln Riley's poor response to Oregon loss is on brand for rudderless Trojans

Georgia Bulldogs to focus on hitting Vanderbilt's QB

Four QBs under the most pressure to step up in Week 5

College football rankings: AP Top 25 Poll results ahead of Week 5

College football rankings: ESPN moves teams way up and down after Week 4

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Virginia Tech Hokies News / A to Z Sports / October 1

Pitt vs. Virginia Tech could be the best CFB game of the weekend and James Franklin needs this one to mean something on Friday night

The Pittsburgh Panthers travel to Blacksburg to face a Virginia Tech program desperate for a defining moment under James Franklin — and Pitt quarterback Mason Heintschel’s turnover history could end up being the difference.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 29

Virginia Tech and Pitt set to make college football history with unranked 4-0 clash

It's hard to imagine that anyone thought one of the marquee matchups in Week 5 of the college football season was going to be between the Pitt Panthers and Virginia Tech Hokies.

Drew Allar had an honest opinion of James Franklin amid Virginia Tech’s hot start

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Larry Brown Sports / September 15

James Franklin has a bizarrely petty moment with a reporter

James Franklin is apparently a big stickler for pleasantries. The Virginia Tech head coach Franklin had a press conference with reporters on Monday. At one point, Franklin received a question from Michael Howes of The Baltimore Sun.