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Class of 2027 Athlete Braxton Salster Commits to Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech has secured another commitment from the Class of 2027. Braxton Salster, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound athlete from Pleasant Valley High School (Jacksonville, Ala.), announced his commitment to Virginia Tech earlier today.

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Virginia Tech Shuts Out NC State 4-0 Behind Dominant Pitching From Renfrow

Blacksburg, Va. — Behind a dominant eight scoreless innings from Brett Renfrow, Virginia Tech's offense did enough to push past NC State and comfortably win the series opener in shutout fashion.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 24

Virginia Tech Football's Post-Spring Stock Report: Quarterbacks

Virginia Tech football has made its way through its 2026 iteration of spring ball. With spring camp now in the rearview mirror, here is a look at the Hokies' quarterback corps with four-plus months to go before the 2026 season kicks off.

Virginia Tech Softball Faces North Carolina In Final Home Series Of 2026 Season

Roughly 48 hours after contesting Liberty in a 10-9 loss Wednesday evening, Virginia Tech softball will be back in action at Tech Softball Park for its final home series of the 2026 season, facing off with North Carolina tonight, Saturday and Sunday.

James Franklin and Virginia Tech beat out Penn State and Ohio State for Kelvin Morrison

James Franklin has long been hailed as one of the best recruiters in college football, and he's flexing those muscles in Blacksburg now that he's the head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Virginia Tech AD Whit Babcock moving into new role

Packers Mystery QB Visit Was Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones

The 'College football color teams' quiz

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ESPN / April 23

Virginia Tech AD Babcock retiring after 12 years

Whit Babcock is retiring as Virginia Tech athletics director and will transition to an advisory role.

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

Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock To Retire June 30

Following 12 years at the helm of Virginia Tech athletics, Whit Babcock announced Thursday in a statement posted to the HokieSports website that he will be stepping away from his role as athletic director, effective June 30, 2026.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 22

The 10 Greatest Virginia Tech Players in NFL History

With the NFL Draft kicking off tomorrow night in Pittsburgh, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the pipeline Virginia Tech has built over the decades.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 22

Three Spring Ball Questions Virginia Tech Football Answered

Virginia Tech football is through its 2026 spring ball slate. With practices and the spring game now in the books, here is a look at three questions that I think spring ball answered.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 22

Two Things We Know About Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Far Ahead of 2026-27 And Two Things We Don't

Virginia Tech men's basketball is in the midst of dealing with an exodus and the program's second reset in as many years. Following a 13-19 season in 2024-25, the Hokies reloaded and added 10 newcomers, including five-star Greek wing Neoklis Avdalas and West Virginia transfer Amani Hansberry.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 21

Virginia Tech Survives 8-6 Scare Against VCU

VCU kept Virginia Tech baseball on the ropes throughout in Richmond Tuesday afternoon, never allowing the Hokies to extend a lead beyond three runs. However, a two-run eighth inning proved to be the difference, as the Rams could not answer late and failed to mount enough of a charge in the 8-6 Hokies win.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / April 21

Only one pick makes sense for the Chiefs

There's no doubt they should go after this player.

Chiefs' Andy Reid provides Patrick Mahomes injury update

2026 NFL Draft trades we want to see: Chiefs jump into top five, A.J. Brown finds a new home

Could Chiefs select Rueben Bain Jr. with top-10 pick in NFL Draft?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most 10+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 21

Virginia Tech Football 2026 Spring Camp Awards: MVP, Most Improved, Rookie of the Camp

Virginia Tech football's spring camp is in the books. Though only one practice was full-view, several offered glimpses at what the Hokies could look like in 2026.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 21

Can James Franklin Deliver On His Promise for Virginia Tech To 'Shock The World'?

During the break between the first and second quarters of Virginia Tech football's annual spring game, Hokies head coach James Franklin made an intriguing

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 20

Breaking Down Virginia Tech’s Top NFL Breakout Candidate

In a draft class where Virginia Tech did not send any prospects to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the spotlight on Blacksburg's prospects is dim. There is no national broadcast.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 20

Three Takeaways From Virginia Tech's 2-1 Series Win Over Pitt

Virginia Tech eked out a crucial 2-1 series win against Pitt. The Hokies clinched the series with a walk-off home run from Hudson Lutterman during Sunday's game three rubber match.

Updated ACC Softball Standings After April 19: Hokies' Series Loss to Georgia Tech Causes Slip

This past weekend, Virginia Tech softball sustained a blow to its NCAA Tournament regional hosting chances, as well as its seeding for the ACC Tournament, with a 2-1 series loss to Georgia Tech.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 20

Updated ACC Baseball Standings After April 19: Hokies On The Rise After 2-1 Series Win Over Pitt

Virginia Tech baseball enters this week fresh off a thrilling 2-1 series victory over Pittsburgh. The Hokies avoided falling to 1-6 in ACC series and are now within earshot of a potential bye in the ACC Tournament, depending on how the next few weeks play out.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Outlook India / April 19

Skydiver Crashes Into Scoreboard Before Virginia Tech Game - Video

A skydiver collided with scoreboard at the Lane Stadium The incident happened ahead of Virginia Tech’s spring football game The name of the skydiver wasn’t revealed A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Life-Saving Rescue Caught On Camera After Skydiver Crashes Into Scoreboard & Hangs Helplessly At Virginia Tech Spring Game

Virginia Tech hosted its spring game this Saturday, with White facing Maroon. The game was supposed to start at 3:00 PM ET, but fans experienced a delay following a frightening accident. A skydiver taking part in the pregame affairs caught a badly timed drift and slammed into the scoreboard.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Horror At Virginia Tech As Skydiver Gets Blown Away & Crashes Hard Into Scoreboard – Left Hanging Helplessly As Thousands Look On

A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard during pregame affairs ahead of Virginia Tech’s spring game on Saturday. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM ET, but things did not begin as planned. Multiple fans caught the incident on camera, and the video below shows two skydivers with American flags descending on the stadium.