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Class of 2027 SG Malik Olajuwon, Son of Former NBA MVP Hakeem Olajuwon, To Take Official Visit to Virginia Tech

Class of 2027 shooting guard Malik Olajuwon, a 6-foot-4 prospect from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla., has added an official visit to Virginia Tech, which will take place on Oct.

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Whose Stock is Trending Up, Whose Stock is Trending Down After Virginia Tech's Second Week of Practice?

Nine total days have passed since Virginia Tech football kicked off its 2026 fall camp, but we've reached the second weekend. With that, here's a look at the player(s)/position group(s) I think are rising or falling based on how the recent trends look.

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

Three Virginia Tech Transfers Who Are Starting To Emerge In Fall Camp

BLACKSBURG, Va. — The first week of fall practice for Virginia Tech has come and gone, and the media has been able to see about an hour total of practices throughout the week.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 13

Everything From Virginia Tech Safeties Coach Anthony Midget After Aug. 13's Fall Camp Practice

Virginia Tech safeties coach Anthony Midget spoke to the media after practice on Thursday, Aug. 13, roughly three weeks out from the Hokies' season opener vs.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 13

Latest SP+ Rankings Show Virginia Tech is Primed For A Big Year One Under James Franklin

Whether or not it is fair, James Franklin and Virginia Tech are expected to be one of several teams contending for a spot in the ACC Championship. Franklin was arguably the most celebrated hire of the offseason, and the former Penn State head coach is expected to make the Hokies a contender in a pretty open conference sooner rather than later.

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

Biggest Surprises From Virginia Tech’s First Week of Practice

In my eyes, there are two ways to answer the question of what has been the biggest surprise from Virginia Tech's first week of fall camp. One is the players, but the other is a little more difficult to quantify, but perhaps just as important: the atmosphere.

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

Everything We Know About Virginia Tech's Quarterback Competition So Far

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Replacing a three-year quarterback starter is never simple, but Virginia Tech has entered fall camp with the quarterback "competition" revolving primarily around the backup spots, where Keldan Ryan, Troy Huhn and Bryce Baker are battling it out for the second-string position.

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

Why This Virginia Tech Team Feels Different This Year

Virginia Tech won three games last season. It fired its head coach three games in. Then it hired a coach who, 10 months earlier, had been one win away from playing for a national title.

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

Three Things That Seem Evident About Virginia Tech's Offense Early Into Fall Camp

It's important to note the caveat that the media has not experienced any drills that feature any formations. The Virginia Tech football program's fall camp only opens up specific drills that don't show any formation — we do get a good look at a plethora of one-on-one reps and are also drawing off of what we've heard in the spring.

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

Which Virginia Tech Freshmen Look Ready To Play?

The “redshirt freshman” designation is becoming something of a bygone label. With the NCAA’s new five-in-five eligibility model, there’s little reason to keep a player on the sideline for an entire season just to preserve a year of eligibility.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 11

Three Early Standouts From Virginia Tech Fall Camp — And Will They Start?

Virginia Tech has a new coaching staff, a roster with plenty of new faces, and several position battles that may not be settled for weeks. Some players entered camp with obvious expectations.

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James Franklin Makes Demands From Virginia Tech Unit Clear Amid Lingering Concerns

With kickoff less than a month away, VT head coach James Franklin has made it clear that Virginia Tech needs a reliable WR3 to balance its offence. The Hokies return senior Ayden Greene and portal addition Que’Sean Brown from Duke, but behind them the depth chart is filled with less-experienced receivers.

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

One Virginia Tech Position Battle That Has Already Taken An Interesting Turn At Fall Camp

Virginia Tech football is barreling towards its season opener against VMI on Sept. 5, and ahead of the opener, If there is one position group on Virginia Tech's roster that I think could look dramatically different — depending on how fall camp plays out — it may be wide receiver.

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

Three Notes From Virginia Tech Football's 2026 Media Day

Virginia Tech football's 2026 Media Day offered another glimpse into what the Hokies are trying to build under first-year head coach James Franklin. With fall camp underway, there are still plenty of questions to answer before Virginia Tech opens the season.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 10

Virginia Tech Is Trending For One Of the Top 2028 Quarterback Prospects

The focus for the Virginia Tech football program right now is on the 2026 season, as fall camp began last week for the highly anticipated first season of the James Franklin era.

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

From Walk-On to Scholarship: Virginia Tech LB George Ballance Finds Stability Amid Coaching Change

BLACKSBURG, Va. — When Virginia Tech underwent its coaching change between Sept. 14 and Nov. 17 — the day it officially hired former Penn State head coach James Franklin — linebacker George Ballance wasn’t sure what the future held.

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

Virginia Tech WR Chanz Wiggins Aiming To Bounce Back From Injury After Missing 2025 Season

BLACKSBURG, Va. — It's been a year and seven months since Virginia Tech wide receiver Chanz Wiggins has took to the field. Wiggins — who hasn't logged any statistics at the collegiate level — missed the 2025 season due to a torn labrum sustained during preseason camp.