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2025 ACC Preseason Poll Slots Virginia Tech Football at No. 11

The ACC has now released its predicted order for football's 2025 regular season, via votes compiled by the media. Virginia Tech slotted in at No. 11, compiled 1,412 points and tallied a lone first-place vote.

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Virginia Tech Football Recruiting: Class of 2027 Safety Derek Fisher to Make Fall Visit

Though the Hokies' Class of 2026 hasn't borne much fruit, Tech is still very active on the recruiting trail. Per 247Sports' Kolby Crawford, Derek Fisher, a Class of 2027 three-star safety from Bethel High School in Hampton, Va., will visit the Blacksburg campus in the fall.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 29

Who Will Lead Virginia Tech Football's Rushing Attack In 2025?

33 days remain until Virginia Tech kicks off its 2025 campaign with an opening-week showdown against South Carolina. Fittingly, No. 33 Bhayshul Tuten left big shoes to fill as one of the program’s most physical rushers in recent memory; now, the Hokies are searching for the next workhorse to carry that legacy this season.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 29

Who is Neoklis Avdalas? Meet the Hokies' New Greek Phenom

Neoklis Avdalas is a rare talent. At the very least, he ranks among the best prospects ever to commit to Virginia Tech. And at his ceiling, he has the potential to stand alone atop that list.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 28

Greg McElroy Labels Virginia Tech As An ACC 'Spoiler' For The Upcoming Season

Entering year four in Blacksburg, head coach Brent Pry is trying to play his way off of the hot seat. After coming into the 2024 season with high expectations, the Hokies finished with a 6-7 record, including more abysmal one-score game performances.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 27

How Virginia Tech Football's 2025 Schedule Could Set Up for a Fast Start

Though the 2025 iteration of Virginia Tech football lacks the collective firepower of the 2024 squad, two things fall in its favor going into this fall.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 26

Virginia Tech Forward Neoklis Avdalas Named a Way-Too-Early Breakout Star By CBS Sports For The Upcoming Season

While last season was very forgettable for Mike Young and Virginia Tech, this season is already shaping up to be different. The Hokies have remade their roster in the transfer portal this offseason and arguably no addition was more important for Mike Young's 2025-2026 team than international forward Neoklis Avdalas.

Brent Pry News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 26

CBS Sports Gives Virginia Tech's Brent Pry a 'Failing Grade' For His Work On The Recruiting Trail

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 26

North Carolina Central Coach Alleges Tampering by Virginia Tech Football

Yesterday, WRAL News first reported — followed this morning by ESPN’s David Hale — that North Carolina Central head coach Trei Oliver alleged an unnamed Virginia Tech assistant coach attempted to recruit the Eagles’ running back on the team's sideline during a home game against Howard.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 25

Varina H.S. (Va.) Three-Star Defensive Tackle JaySean Richardson Commits to UVa over Virginia Tech

This morning, Varina High School defensive tackle JaySean Richardson made his decision on where to go for college. Unfortunately for the Hokies, it wasn't to them; instead, the three-star prospect chose to go to Charlottesville and committed to Virginia.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 25

Who is Solomon Davis? Meet the New Virginia Tech Men's Basketball Center

With the advent of social media, instances of late-rising prospects seemingly shooting up out of nowhere have become far less common. The increased accessibility

Brent Pry News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 25

CFB Analyst Says No Coach Needs A Win In Week One More Than Virginia Tech's Brent Pry

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Who is Shamarius 'Snook' Peterkin? Meet the New Dual-Sport Hokie Athlete

Two Virginia Tech athletes will compete in multiple ball sports for the Hokies next year: Micah Matthews (football and baseball) and incoming freshman Shamarius "Snook" Peterkin (football and basketball).

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Virginia Tech Football: Biggest Takeaways From ACC Media Days

ACC Media Days are officially in the rearview and the countdown to Virginia Tech's season opener in Atlanta against South Carolina is on. Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Everything From Virginia Tech LB Jaden Keller at ACC Media Days

Today was the final day of ACC Media Days in Charlotte, NC, and one of the first teams up on the final day was Virginia Tech. One of the leaders of the 2025 Hokies team is going to be linebacker Jaden Keller, and he took the podium and discussed this year's team.

Kelvin Gilliam News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Everything Virginia Tech Defensive Lineman Kelvin Gilliam Jr Said at ACC Media Days

Today was the final day of ACC Media Days in Charlotte, NC, and one of the first teams up on the final day was Virginia Tech. One of the leaders of the 2025 Hokies team is going to be defensive lineman Kelvin Gilliam Jr and he took the podium and discussed this year's team.

Kyron Drones News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 24

Everything From Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones at ACC Media Days

Today was the final day of ACC Media Days in Charlotte, NC, and one of the first teams up on the final day was Virginia Tech. One of the leaders of the 2025 Hokies team is going to be quarterback Kyron Drones, and he took the podium and discussed this year's team.

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