Virginia Tech Hokies: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

How Difficult Is Virginia Tech Football's 2026 Schedule?

Virginia Tech's 2026 schedule is not among the most difficult in college football, but it is far from a cakewalk. For a program attempting to rebound from a 3-9 season in 2025, the challenge is less about elite top-to-bottom opposition and more about navigating a schedule that leaves little margin for error.

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

DBU LHP Transfer Aiden VanDeHatert Commits To Virginia Tech

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech has added its third left-handed pitching commitment in the last week. This time, it's DBU transfer and Fairfield, Ohio,

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

Elon LHP Transfer Mike Staiano Commits To Virginia Tech

John Szefc and Virginia Tech have added former Elon and Manhattan LHP Mike Staiano to their transfer portal class, marking the fourth total commit and third pitcher to commit to the Hokies during this portal cycle.

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

Virginia Tech Officially Names Brian White Athletics Director, University Vice President

Virginia Tech athletics' search for a new athletic director has come to an end. The university announced Monday that Brian White has been appointed the university's new director and university vice president.

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

Report: Virginia Tech Targeting FAU's Brian White for Athletic Director

Virginia Tech has set its sights on Florida Atlantic athletic director Brian White as it searches for a successor to outgoing AD Whit Babcock, according to Yahoo Sports' Ross Dellenger on Monday evening.

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

Five Players Who Will Determine Virginia Tech's Ceiling in 2026

A year ago, Virginia Tech was 3-9, had just fired its head coach mid-season and was losing to Old Dominion at home. James Franklin took one look at the roster and did something close to starting over.

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

Is There Anyone On The 2026-27 Virginia Tech MBB Squad That Could Get Drafted In The 2027 NBA Draft?

Virginia Tech men's basketball may see a player drafted this week — on June 23 and 24, the two-round 2026 NBA Draft will take place in Brooklyn, New York.

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

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.

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

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.

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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

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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.