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Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock To Retire June 30

Following 12 years at the helm of Virginia Tech athletics, Whit Babcock announced Thursday in a statement posted to the HokieSports website that he will be stepping away from his role as athletic director, effective June 30, 2026.

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Virginia Tech AD Babcock retiring after 12 years

Whit Babcock is retiring as Virginia Tech athletics director and will transition to an advisory role.

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

Virginia Tech's Seventh-Inning Surge Comes Up Just Short In 10-9 Loss to Liberty

BLACKSBURG, Va. — No. 16 Virginia Tech's offense came one run short of a miraculous seventh-frame comeback against Liberty, 10-9. Despite a five-run seventh, it wasn't enough.

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

The 10 Greatest Virginia Tech Players in NFL History

With the NFL Draft kicking off tomorrow night in Pittsburgh, it's worth taking a moment to appreciate the pipeline Virginia Tech has built over the decades.

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

Three Spring Ball Questions Virginia Tech Football Answered

Virginia Tech football is through its 2026 spring ball slate. With practices and the spring game now in the books, here is a look at three questions that I think spring ball answered.

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

Virginia Tech Survives 8-6 Scare Against VCU

VCU kept Virginia Tech baseball on the ropes throughout in Richmond Tuesday afternoon, never allowing the Hokies to extend a lead beyond three runs. However, a two-run eighth inning proved to be the difference, as the Rams could not answer late and failed to mount enough of a charge in the 8-6 Hokies win.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / April 21

Only one pick makes sense for the Chiefs

There's no doubt they should go after this player.

Chiefs' Andy Reid provides Patrick Mahomes injury update

2026 NFL Draft trades we want to see: Chiefs jump into top five, A.J. Brown finds a new home

Could Chiefs select Rueben Bain Jr. with top-10 pick in NFL Draft?

First-round NFL mock draft: Mendoza goes No.1, then who?

The 'Most 10+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

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

Virginia Tech Football 2026 Spring Camp Awards: MVP, Most Improved, Rookie of the Camp

Virginia Tech football's spring camp is in the books. Though only one practice was full-view, several offered glimpses at what the Hokies could look like in 2026.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 21

Can James Franklin Deliver On His Promise for Virginia Tech To 'Shock The World'?

During the break between the first and second quarters of Virginia Tech football's annual spring game, Hokies head coach James Franklin made an intriguing

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

Breaking Down Virginia Tech’s Top NFL Breakout Candidate

In a draft class where Virginia Tech did not send any prospects to the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, the spotlight on Blacksburg's prospects is dim. There is no national broadcast.

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

Three Takeaways From Virginia Tech's 2-1 Series Win Over Pitt

Virginia Tech eked out a crucial 2-1 series win against Pitt. The Hokies clinched the series with a walk-off home run from Hudson Lutterman during Sunday's game three rubber match.

Updated ACC Softball Standings After April 19: Hokies' Series Loss to Georgia Tech Causes Slip

This past weekend, Virginia Tech softball sustained a blow to its NCAA Tournament regional hosting chances, as well as its seeding for the ACC Tournament, with a 2-1 series loss to Georgia Tech.

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

Updated ACC Baseball Standings After April 19: Hokies On The Rise After 2-1 Series Win Over Pitt

Virginia Tech baseball enters this week fresh off a thrilling 2-1 series victory over Pittsburgh. The Hokies avoided falling to 1-6 in ACC series and are now within earshot of a potential bye in the ACC Tournament, depending on how the next few weeks play out.

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

Three Players Whose Stock Rose After Virginia Tech's Spring Game

The wait begins. Fans of Virginia Tech football now must wait until early September before they get to see the Hokies take the field again. The aftermath of Saturday’s spring game marked the beginning of a four-month-plus drought of football that won't conclude until Saturday, Sept.

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

Did Ethan Grunkemeyer Win Virginia Tech's Quarterback Battle With His Spring Game Performance?

The question that I posited in my headline warrants two trains of thought: Are we talking about the public battle — the one head coach James Franklin wages?

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

Virginia Tech Baseball Walks Off Pitt To Secure Second ACC Series

BLACKSBURG, Va. — In a back-and-forth game, Hudson Lutterman took matters into his own hands in the bottom of the ninth — shooting a lead-off 359-foot solo shot in the ninth to win the game and secure Virginia Tech's second ACC series victory.

Virginia Tech Yields ACC Series to Georgia Tech in Hard-Fought 9-7 Sunday Loss

BLACKSBURG, Va. — For the second time this season, Virginia Tech softball dropped an ACC series. The Hokies (38-8, 12-6 ACC) fought through all seven innings, attempting to muster a comeback in each frame.

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

Virginia Tech's Post-Spring Game 2026 Depth Chart Prediction: Defense

Virginia Tech football's annual spring game took place yesterday, resulting in a 30-21 victory for the White Team. Spring games rarely reveal much about how a season will actually play out, but I’ll take a shot at projecting what the Week 1 depth chart could look like against VMI on Sept.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Outlook India / April 19

Skydiver Crashes Into Scoreboard Before Virginia Tech Game - Video

A skydiver collided with scoreboard at the Lane Stadium The incident happened ahead of Virginia Tech’s spring football game The name of the skydiver wasn’t revealed A skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard before Virginia Tech’s spring football game Saturday.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Life-Saving Rescue Caught On Camera After Skydiver Crashes Into Scoreboard & Hangs Helplessly At Virginia Tech Spring Game

Virginia Tech hosted its spring game this Saturday, with White facing Maroon. The game was supposed to start at 3:00 PM ET, but fans experienced a delay following a frightening accident. A skydiver taking part in the pregame affairs caught a badly timed drift and slammed into the scoreboard.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Total Pro Sports / April 18

Horror At Virginia Tech As Skydiver Gets Blown Away & Crashes Hard Into Scoreboard – Left Hanging Helplessly As Thousands Look On

A skydiver crashed into the scoreboard during pregame affairs ahead of Virginia Tech’s spring game on Saturday. The game was originally scheduled to kick off at 3:00 PM ET, but things did not begin as planned. Multiple fans caught the incident on camera, and the video below shows two skydivers with American flags descending on the stadium.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Athlon Sports / April 18

Virginia Tech Announces Update After Spring Game Skydiver Crash

A planned pregame spectacle at Virginia Tech’s spring football game quickly turned into a tense and highly unusual scene inside Lane Stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / The Spun / April 18

Skydiver Crashes Into Scoreboard At Virginia Tech Spring Game

The Virginia Tech Spring Football Game had a rather scary interruption today as a skydiver that had flown in for the event crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18

Parachuter gets caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game

Virginia Tech’s spring game got off to an inauspicious start on Saturday when one of the parachuters taking part in a pregame stunt got caught on the scoreboard.

The '2024-25 college football bowl game host cities' quiz

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / April 14

James Franklin, Virginia Tech land Xavier Perkins over Miami, others

The recruiting trail and the transfer portal will be critical for the Hokies as they look to once again capture national relevance, and they just got a big win in that regard.

10 SEC players you'll be hearing about before the 2027 NFL Draft

Michigan trending after 4-star QB Kamden Lopati decommits from Illinois

Vision at Texas Tech leads to major commitment from five-star EDGE Anthony Sweeney

The 'College football color teams' quiz