Virginia Tech Hokies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

Buy or Sell for Virginia Tech's Position Groups in 2026: Defense

Virginia Tech football's defensive unit has been retooled for the 2026 season under head coach-turned defensive coordinator Brent Pry. The Hokies still return several playmakers from both the front four and the secondary, including defensive tackle Kemari Copeland and safety Quentin Reddish.

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

Virginia Tech Women's Basketball To Travel To Florida In Late November

Virginia Tech women's basketball is set to travel to Raider Arena in Niceville, Fla., several days before Thanksgiving. The Hokies will participate in a four-team, four-game tournament with Alcorn State, Michigan State and UT Martin.

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

Buy or Sell for Virginia Tech's Position Groups in 2026: Offense

Virginia Tech football is now just under two months away from kicking off its 2026 season against VMI on Sept. 5. With a smidge over 60 days separating this season from kicking off, here's my thoughts as to whether one should buy or sell into any hype surrounding the Hokies' offensive position groups: It depends on what exactly you're buying.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 8

Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Secures Commitment From 2027 Guard Dani Robinson

Virginia Tech women's basketball picked up its second top-100 recruit of the 2027 class when it added guard Dani Robinson to its class. Robinson is a 5-foot-10 guard from Rancho Cucamonga, California.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 8

Five Virginia Tech Players Whose Numbers Should Upgrade This Season

Virginia Tech football appears poised for a strong 2026 season, looking to pivot far away from a disappointing 3-9 campaign in 2025. If the new-look Hokies meet expectations, these five should see the biggest uptick in their production.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 8

Virginia Tech Adds JUCO RHP Kaiden Lopez

BLACKSBURG, Va. — John Szefc and Virginia Tech have added yet another pitcher into the fold, this time coming from the JUCO ranks, as College of Central Florida (Not the University of Central Florida) RHP Kaiden Lopez announced his commitment to Virginia Tech on Sunday after spending a pair of seasons with the Patriots.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 7

Virginia Tech Announces Future Meeting With The Citadel

Virginia Tech football announced a meeting with The Citadel today, confirming an earlier report on a schedule leak by Tech Sideline's Nick Brown. The matchup between Virginia Tech and The Citadel will be the first between the two schools since the 1953 season.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 7

Virginia Tech Women's Hoops Signs Center Jessica Dimaro

Virginia Tech women's basketball announced the signing of center Jessica Dimaro to the program Tuesday morning. Dimaro, a 6-foot-4 post player from Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, could have five years of eligibility at her disposal thanks to the new five-in-five rules granted by the NCAA earlier this summer.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / July 6

James Franklin brings 'newfound swagger' to Virginia Tech on recruiting trail

It's a new era for the Virginia Tech Hokies, at least on the recruiting trail.

Penn State scores biggest recruiting win of the young Matt Campbell era with four-star QB James Armstrong

Nebraska beats out top programs for four-star WR Khalil Taylor

Jon Sumrall, Florida beat out Nebraska, Oregon for DB Kamauri Whitfield

Lane Kiffin, LSU flip four-star safety recruit from Steve Sarkisian, Texas

John Mateer spent the offseason working with a Heisman Trophy winner

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 6

Hughes: Virginia Tech's Second Half of 2026 Will Offer More Concrete Proof Of If Progress Is Made

Virginia Tech football’s 2026 season will not be defined in September or October. The real answers arrive later — when the schedule tightens and the same questions that felt manageable in non-conference play start to look sharper.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 6

Which Virginia Tech Program Could Be The Closest To Winning A National Championship?

Virginia Tech has made steady progress across several Olympic and non-revenue sports, but the next step in the program’s evolution — one that new athletic director Brian White will hope to kickstart — is turning that growth into legitimate national championship contention.

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

An Early Look At Virginia Tech's Bullpen, Part 1

BLACKSBURG, Va. — With two new additions to the Virginia Tech bullpen via transfer portal, the bullpen seems to have taken shape after nine total pitching additions, along with a couple of returners.

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

Which 2026 Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Transfer Was The Most Important?

There’s an important caveat in this discussion, and I believe it shapes the entire discussion: it's evaluating Virginia Tech’s transfers both on what they’ve already proven elsewhere and on what they might become in Blacksburg.

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

What You Need to Know About Virginia Tech's 2026 Non-Conference Opponents

Virginia Tech's non-conference slate opens with two home games before a road trip to Maryland. While VMI, Old Dominion and Maryland each present vastly different challenges, one storyline connects all three opponents: the quarterback position.

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

Florida International LHP George Adams Commits To Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech has added its ninth pitcher of the portal class and 11th player overall with the addition of Florida International transfer George Adams, who will have two years of eligibility remaining once he makes it to campus in Blacksburg.

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

Charlotte LHP Transfer AJ Camp Commits To Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech has taken its eighth pitcher and 10th transfer of this portal cycle with the addition of Charlotte LHP AJ Camp, who spent two years at Charlotte after redshirting his true freshman season at Wake Forest.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 2

Eight Hokies Tabbed To Athlon Sports' Preseason All-ACC Teams

Virginia Tech football continues to rack in preseason accolades, as eight Hokies were named to Athlon Sports' Preseason All-ACC Teams. Here's the full

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

Bryant RHP Transfer Kaden Hilburger Commits To Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech has added another RHP transfer into the mix in the form of Bryant transfer Kaden Hilburger, who will have a single year of eligibility remaining.

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

What's Next For Virginia Tech Football's Recruiting After A Successful June?

Virginia Tech football added nine more recruits to its now-26-player commitment pool for the 2027 class in the month of June. But what's next for the Hokies?

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

Who's On The Mount Rushmore of Virginia Tech Coaches?

Virginia Tech has had coaches who built programs out of nothing, including one who simply won more than anybody else who's ever stood on a Hokie sideline.

Tennessee AD Danny White had a hilarious reaction to his brother, new Virginia Tech AD Brian White, getting asked about Vols and Hokies playing

Tennessee Volunteers athletic director Danny White was in Blacksburg on Wednesday to support his brother, Brian, who was introduced as Virginia Tech’s new athletic director.