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Five Non-Conference Opponents Virginia Tech Football Should Schedule

Scheduling non-conference opponents is more finicky than ever for football. With the ACC expanding its in-conference slate to nine games, Virginia Tech now is forced to be more deliberate about the squads it schedules for non-league showdowns.

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Four What-If's For Virginia Tech Football in 2026

Virginia Tech football is potentially on the precipice of its most fruitful season in years. Under the helm of new head coach James Franklin — the holder of a 128-60 record in his 11-plus years at Penn State — the Hokies welcome over 50 new players ahead of the 2026 season.

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

MLB's New Draft Rules Proposal and How It Could Impact Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Major League Baseball's proposed overhaul of the amateur draft could have far-reaching implications for college baseball programs across the country, including Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 19

Three Players Who Will Likely Swing Virginia Tech Men's Basketball's 2026-27 Season

Virginia Tech men's basketball came off a 2025-26 season in which it went 18-13 (8-10 ACC) and missed out on the NCAA Tournament for the fourth straight campaign.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 19

Who Could Lead Virginia Tech Men's Basketball in Scoring In 2026-27?

Entering the 2026-27 season, there are several plausible candidates to lead Virginia Tech in scoring. Transfer guard Isaiah Elohim arrives in Blacksburg after averaging 12.4 points per game at Florida Atlantic, while Oklahoma transfer Kuol Atak brings intriguing upside after flashing elite shooting efficiency in a limited role.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / June 19

Early recruiting results for James Franklin a great sign for Virginia Tech

It has been a long time since the Virginia Tech Hokies have been relevant on the national scale in college football.

The 'College football color teams' quiz

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 18

Virginia Tech's Recruiting Efforts Inspiring Swagger — And Hope

Virginia Tech football's bid for a top-end ACC squad looks closer by a noticeable margin than in previous years, thanks to the introduction of new Hokies head coach James Franklin.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 18

Niagara RHP Nate Bennett Commits To Virginia Tech

John Szefc and Virginia Tech baseball have added their third transfer portal commitment, with Niagara RHP Nate Bennett announcing his commitment earlier this afternoon.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 18

Best and Worst Case Scenarios for Virginia Tech's 2027 Recruiting Class

Recruiting rankings can fluctuate significantly between June and December, but Virginia Tech enters the dead portion of the 2027 cycle with legitimate momentum.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 18

Virginia Tech Football Sets Game Themes, Effects for 2026 Schedule

Virginia Tech football has announced its game themes and effects for its 2026 home slate. The Saturday, Sept. 5 season opener vs. VMI (7:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network) will be the Orange Effect game with a "Back in Blacksburg" theme, while Game 2 of the season — Old Dominion (Saturday, Sept.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 17

Virginia Tech Baseball Hires Josh Reynolds As Director of Pitching Performance and Baseball Analytics

After the departure of assistant coach Chase Lummus last week, Virginia Tech baseball made a quick turn around by hiring former Tennessee assistant — along with various other titles in his 15-plus years of experience — as the replacement, taking on the role as Director of Pitcher Performance and Baseball Analytics.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / June 17

Watch: For the hattrick #virginiatech #accsoccer #collegesoccer

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 17

Virginia Tech's David Everett Set To Retire, Continuing Wave of Change Across Virginia Tech Athletics

Per the Hokie Club's press release on Wednesday, Senior Associate Athletics Director for Major Gifts Davis Everett is set to retire June 30. "Everett’s

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 17

Updated 2027 Recruiting Rankings: Virginia Tech Holding On To Top-10 Class Halfway Through June

Virginia Tech football's Class of 2027 recruiting is on a heater. The Hokies boast a consensus top-20 recruiting class, and they currently hold 25 commitments at the time of writing.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 17

Virginia Tech Football's June 16 Media Roundup: First-Class Vision, Top-Tier Recruiting Ambitions

Virginia Tech football held a media session June 16, with all assistant coaches open for discussion. Here are three main points from the hour-plus-long dialogue: Ever since head coach James Franklin stepped in as the new head whistle, a different feeling has permeated throughout the air.

Brent Pry News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 16

Brent Pry Returns to Familiar Territory as Virginia Tech's Defensive Coordinator: How's He Back?

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Brent Pry knows his way around the town of Blacksburg. After all, the affable 56-year-old Pennsylvanian served as the head coach of Virginia Tech football from 2022 through the first three games of the 2025 season.

Chris Torres News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 15

USC Upstate LHP Transfer Chris Torres Commits To Virginia Tech

John Szefc and the Virginia Tech baseball coaching staff landed its second commitment of the transfer portal window with USC Upstate left-hander Chris Torres announcing his pledge earlier today on X.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 15

Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Lands Italian Prospect Francesca Baldassarre

Virginia Tech women's basketball garnered a commitment from international product Francesca Baldassarre, who enters the program as a 5-foot-9 freshman.

College Football News / Yardbarker / June 15

James Franklin, Virginia Tech Hokies flip major Notre Dame prospect

James Franklin became known in the college football world because of his abilities as a recruiter.

Georgia Bulldogs flip four-star WR Jamir Dean from Penn State

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian not ruling out a potential Arch Manning twist after 2026 season

Arch Manning returning to Texas in 2027 could spell doom for Steve Sarkisian

Can Indiana stay on top of college football in 2026?

The 'College nicknames that don't end in s' quiz

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 15

Breakout Virginia Tech Infielder Ethan Ball Announces Return For 2027

After a breakout true freshman season, Ethan Ball has announced his intentions to return to Virginia Tech, marking the fifth of six everyday starters expected to return for the Hokies in 2027.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / June 15

Watch: Tobi Lawal's athleticism stands out every time he takes the floor #virginiatech #nbadraft #cbb

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / June 15

How Can Virginia Tech Football Reach Its Full Potential In 2026?

A year removed from a 3-9 campaign, Virginia Tech football's ceiling in 2026 is difficult to pin down. James Franklin inherited a roster in transition, overhauled it through the transfer portal and assembled one of the program's strongest recruiting classes in years (plus the Class of 2027 is shaping up to be even stronger).

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

The Most Overlooked Position Group on Virginia Tech's Offense

Ayden Greene led Virginia Tech in receiving last season with 31 catches for 516 yards. That was the team high. The passing offense ranked dead last in the ACC at 166.3 yards per game on a team that finished 3-9 and 2-6 in conference play.

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

'Do-Everything Cover Man': Virginia Tech's Jaquez White Praised Ahead of 2026 Season

Virginia Tech cornerback Jaquez White warrants a special degree of attention. Understandably so. The 5-foot-11 junior went down during the Hokies' spring game April 18, sparking a quick wave of trepidation, though he posted afterward on social media that he was OK.