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James Franklin Says Virginia Tech’s 'Problem' Wasn’t Just Brent Pry but a Much Deeper Issue

For nearly a decade, Virginia Tech has been chasing the version of itself that once felt almost impossible to lose. Frank Beamer’s retirement ended one of the strongest runs in college football, and the two coaches who followed him never managed to make that standard feel permanent.

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Virginia Tech RB Marcellous Hawkins Tabbed To Doak Walker Award Watch List

Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins was named to the Doak Walker Award Watch List, the program announced on socials earlier today. Hawkins is entering his second season with Virginia Tech after three (2022-24) campaigns with Central Missouri.

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

Three Things We've Already Learned About Virginia Tech As Fall Camp Has Gone Alone

We're still 19 days out from Virginia Tech's season opener against VMI (Saturday, Sept. 5; 7:30 p.m. ET; ACC Network). But with the offseason roaring towards its conclusion and football action not too far away, here is a look at what we've learned about the Hokies through the first portion of fall camp.

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

Five Virginia Tech Players Who Could Emerge as Stars Out of Fall Camp

On Aug. 13, in the portion of Virginia Tech's practice open to reporters, Troy transfer Jaquez White broke up three passes on three reps and stayed step for step with Que'Sean Brown and Ayden Greene.

Kemari Copeland News / ACC Digital Network / August 17

Watch: Virginia Tech Stars Kemari Copeland & Marcellous Hawkins Interview | 2026 ACC Football

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

How Many Preseason AP Top 25 Schools Will Virginia Tech Play In 2026?

The AP top-25 poll released today at noon, and while Virginia Tech was not among the top-25 schools, it was in the next tier, landing at No. 37 overall — 12th of the schools in the "receiving votes" category.

James Franklin News / ACC Digital Network / August 17

Watch: Virginia Tech Coach James Franklin Interview | 2026 ACC Football

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Watch: The goal for James Franklin in Blacksburg: show the change. #virginiatech #collegefootball #cfb

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 17

Watch: VMI vs. Virginia Tech Match Highlights | 2026 ACC Women's Soccer

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 16

Everything From Virginia Tech TE Benji Gosnell At Fan Day

Virginia Tech tight end Benji Gosnell briefly spoke to media during the Hokies' "Fan Day" event held on Sunday, Aug. 16. Here's the entirety of what Gosnell had to say: [The start of the transcription cuts out.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 16

Three Takeaways From Virginia Tech's Second Week of Fall Camp

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech's second week of fall camp is officially in the books, and while there is still plenty of time between now and the Sept.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 16

Watch: Old Dominion vs. Virginia Tech Full Match Replay | 2026 ACC Women's Soccer

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 16

Virginia Tech Makes Final 10 for Class of 2027 Guard Qandace Samuels

Virginia Tech is among the final 10 schools in the hunt for a commitment from Class of 2027 guard Qandace Samuels, 247Sports' Dushawn London reported. Samuels is a 247Sports consensus/ESPN five-star recruit from District Heights, Md., that would mark the first five-star prospect in the Megan Duffy era if she were to commit to the Hokies.

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

Virginia Tech's Biggest Winners and Losers Through Two Weeks Of Fall Camp

BLACKSBURG, Va. — The Hokies are a week and a half through fall camp, and though it's mostly individual drills and some one-on-ones, some things have been made clear throughout the last 10 days.

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

Virginia Tech's Jaquez White Ruminates On Spring Game Injury, Bounce-Back In Fall

Jaquez White was scared. The cornerback was tepid after April 18's spring game when he went down and landed hard on his knee, afraid that the worst had come to pass: He thought he had broken his leg and that his season was over.

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

One Coaching Adjustment That Could Define the Season for Virginia Tech

Here's the problem waiting for Virginia Tech. The Hokies gave up 29 sacks in 2025 and protected the passer poorly all year. Now they've handed the offense to Ethan Grunkemeyer, the presumptive starter and a pocket passer who isn't going to buy time with his legs.

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

A.J. Brand’s Position Switch Could Give Virginia Tech Another Offensive Weapon

For much of his football career, A.J. Brand has been accustomed to having the ball in his hands. Now, he is learning how to get it in a different way.

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

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.

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

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.

James Franklin News / EssentiallySports / August 11

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.