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

Everything You Should Know About Virginia Tech's Cornerbacks Entering Fall Camp

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech's secondary underwent a complete makeover following the 2025 season, but despite the turnover, cornerback has quickly become one of the Hokies' deepest defensive positions in 2026.

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

Five Virginia Tech Players Under the Most Pressure Entering Fall Camp

Fifty new faces. A proven head coach with a résumé the fan base has been begging for. A 3-9 record still fresh enough to sting. That's the backdrop James Franklin's first Virginia Tech team walks into when camp opens, and for a handful of players, the stakes are higher than for anyone else in Blacksburg.

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

Virginia Tech Football 2026 Position Preview: Special Teams

In part 9 of our Virginia Tech football position-by-position previews, I'll be giving an in-depth look at the Hokies' special teams unit, previewing the returnees from the 2025 unit and who's new, who's favored to start this year, the biggest question mark surrounding the group and what the bottom line to take away from the unit is.

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

Virginia Tech Offseason Recap: Where The Hokies Improved And Where They Didn't

BLACKSBURG, Va. — With the season just around the corner, we're getting a strong idea of how exactly the Hokies might line up in their opening weekend against VMI.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 27

Three Departing Transfers That Virginia Tech Will Miss

BLACKSBURG, Va. — With Virginia Tech's roster now firmly in place, the Hokies have officially turned their attention toward fall camp and the start of the 2026 season.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 27

Three Burning Questions For Virginia Tech's Cornerbacks Entering Fall Camp

BLACKSBURG, Va. — As we here at Virginia Tech on SI have been asking and answering common questions with each position group, we are now nearing the end of the series, as I am now going to be here to answer a couple of questions that I've seen asked about the Virginia Tech cornerbacks room as we head into fall camp.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 26

Every Transfer Expected to Make An Immediate Impact For Virginia Tech

A highly anticipated fall camp is set to get started soon for Virginia Tech. The first fall camp under new head coach James Franklin is going to set the tone for his first season in Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 25

How Close is Virginia Tech To Competing for an ACC Championship?

James Franklin didn't take the Virginia Tech job with the goal of simply getting the Hokies back to bowl games. The expectation in Blacksburg is much higher than that.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 25

Three Questions for Virginia Tech's Linebackers Ahead of Fall Camp

Virginia Tech's defense carried this program through rough patches in 2025, and the linebacker room played no small role in that. But if the Hokies want to take the kind of step forward that Brent Pry's return promises, this group can't just be solid — it needs to become a strength.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / July 25

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College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Biggest Questions Virginia Tech Must Answer In Week 1

Virginia Tech's 2026 season starts on Saturday, Sept. 5, when the Hokies play VMI at 7:30 p.m. ET on the ACC Network. The matchup will be the first between

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

The Biggest Concern Nobody Is Talking About for Virginia Tech Entering Fall Camp

There's no shortage of optimism surrounding Virginia Tech entering the 2026 season. James Franklin has completely reshaped the roster through the transfer portal, landed one of the nation's better recruiting classes and brought renewed energy to a program coming off its worst season in more than three decades.

Jeffrey Overton News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

One Returning Player Ready to Become a Star for Virginia Tech

The run that changed Virginia Tech RB Jeffrey Overton Jr.'s trajectory took about five seconds. Third quarter against then-No. 13 Miami on Nov. 22, Overton found a crease, made one cut and got to the second level.

Rich Witten News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 23

Virginia Tech Baseball Hires Rich Witten In Support Staff Role

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Earlier today, Virginia Tech baseball announced a new addition to the support staff, hiring former FIU Head Coach Rich Witten, who spent four years in Miami with the Panthers, along with a strong resume prior to his time in the C-USA.

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

The Three Biggest Questions for Virginia Tech Entering Fall Camp

Virginia Tech football enters fall camp in just under two weeks. Ahead of the 2026 campaign — the first under new head coach James Franklin — here are what I think are the three biggest questions for the Hokies entering fall camp.

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

Five Reasons to Doubt That Virginia Tech Can Exceed Expectations This Season

Yesterday, I wrote an article on five reasons to believe that Virginia Tech football can exceed expectations this upcoming season. Today, I'm flipping it on its head, pivoting to a more glass-half-empty take on the Hokies' hopes for the 2026 season.

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

What Represents Success for Virginia Tech Football In 2026?

Since winning eight games in 2019, Virginia Tech football hasn't reached that mark in a season since. Coaching changes, roster turnover and inconsistency have prevented Virginia Tech from taking the next step back toward the top of the ACC.

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

Three Questions for Virginia Tech's Offensive Line Entering 2026

For all of the excitement surrounding Virginia Tech's new-look offense under James Franklin, no position group may have a bigger impact on the Hokies' ceiling than the offensive line.

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

Virginia Tech Football 2026 Position Preview: Offensive Line

In part 5 of our Virginia Tech football position-by-position previews, I'll be giving an in-depth look at the Hokies' offensive line unit, previewing the returnees from the 2025 unit and who's new, who's favored to start this year, the biggest question mark surrounding the group and what the bottom line to take away from the unit is.

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

Five Bold Predictions For Virginia Tech During Fall Camp

Blacksburg, Va. — After taking a look at some intruiging position battles earlier in the afternoon, there's plenty more information that will come out in Virginia Tech Football's fall camp, which will likely get started within the next 10-14 days.

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / July 16