Virginia Tech Hokies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Virginia Tech Hokies News / SwimSwam / July 13

Breaststroker Audrey Deras Flips Commitment from Tulane to Virginia Tech for 2026

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

Which Coaches on Virginia Tech's Schedule Are On The Hot Seat?

One of the more interesting parts of putting together a college football schedule preview is identifying where the pressure points are. Every team has a few games that matter more than others, but the stakes are not always just about wins and losses.

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

Three Virginia Tech Commits Who Could Be Primed for Big Senior Seasons

Virginia Tech football's recruiting stands in a stellar spot at the dead period. The Hokies' 2027 haul currently ranks No. 15 on 247Sports and No. 19 on On3/Rivals with 26 recruits currently in the fold.

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

Virginia Tech Transfer Commit Aiden VanDeHatert Selected In Final Round of 2026 MLB Draft

Aiden VanDeHatert, a pitcher coming from Dallas Baptist — he's currently committed to Virginia Tech baseball, however, out of the transfer portal — was selected by the Boston Red Sox with the No.

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

Three Bold Predictions for Virginia Tech's Class of 2027 Recruiting

Virginia Tech football's recruiting efforts are in a stellar spot as we sift through the dead period. The Hokies' 2027 class currently ranks No. 15 on 247Sports and No.

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

Virginia Tech Football's Betting A Lot Here On Its Coaching Hire

Virginia Tech football, perhaps, is on course for something exceeding the threads that have defined its last few seasons: mediocrity. Such is the life of college football nowadays: One amazing hire can send your football program into the stratosphere, while a substandard one can crater it.

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

Three Bold Predictions That Could Look Brilliant in November for Virginia Tech

The last time Virginia Tech played a football game, it was getting run out of Scott Stadium 27-7 while the man who'd replace its head coach watched from somewhere else.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 10

James Franklin doesn't think he needs to 'reinvent' himself at Virginia Tech

James Franklin is a good coach, but can he be a great coach for the Virginia Tech Hokies?

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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 / 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.

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / June 19