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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

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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 / 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 / SwimSwam / July 5

Virginia Tech Adds Four More Transfers For Fall 2026-2027

By Anya Pelshaw on SwimSwam Virginia Tech has added another four athletes to its roster for this fall, all being transfers. Sinead Valero and Natalia Janiszewska arrive from NAIA Keiser, Aidan Paro arrives from Louisville, and Savannah Berry arrives from Denver.

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.

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

Virginia Tech Soccer Teams Unveil 2026 Schedule

Both the Virginia Tech men's soccer and women's soccer teams have unveiled their slates for the 2026 regular season. Here's a look at each team's schedule and how they fared in 2025: Thursday, Aug.

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

Five Virginia Tech Football Players Who Will Emerge As Fan Favorites

Believe it or not, football is coming. While we are just now entering the dog days of Summer and the season may still feel like an eternity away, the Virginia

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 / 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.

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

Three Areas Virginia Tech Must Improve In To Win The ACC

At first glance, discussing Virginia Tech football as a legitimate ACC title contender just one year removed from a 3-9 season feels unrealistic. Programs rarely go from the bottom of the standings to the top overnight.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 29

The Three Biggest Wins For Virginia Tech Recruiting In June

As of the morning of June 29, Virginia Tech football has 26 total commitments for its 2027 recruiting class. Nine of those came in June, adding to a current haul that ranks No.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 29

Three Biggest Takeaways From Virginia Tech's Recruiting Success in the month of June

What a month it has been for Virginia Tech on the recruiting trail. The Hokies have been plugging away at one of the top classes in the country and they are currently sitting right outside the top ten in the latest recruiting class rankings, with the third best class in the ACC per 247Sports.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 29

Virginia Tech Picks Up In-State Commitment From '27 Three-Star Tyson Washington

Virginia Tech football picked up another commitment in its growing Class of 2027, adding in-state athlete Tyson Washington. The 6-foot-3, 205-pounder, currently attends The St.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 28

An Early Look At Virginia Tech's 2027 Starting Pitching Rotation

BLACKSBURG, Va. — With few, if any remaining transfer portal moves, the 2027 Virginia Tech baseball roster is slowly beginning to take shape as the staff prepares to head into the thick of the offseason over the back half of the summer months.

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.