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Thomas' Projected 2025 Virginia Tech Football Starting Lineup

With just over six weeks to go until the football season kicks off, here's my take on what the depth chart will look like. QB1: Kyron Drones QB2: Garret Rangel QB3: William "Pop" Watson Backups: AJ Brand, Kelden Ryan My takes: I can see Rangel and Watson swapping spots due to Watson's familiarity with portions of the coaching staff.

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On3 Ranks Kyron Drones No. 9 Among ACC Quarterbacks

Two days ago, On3's Andy Staples revealed his rankings of the top 10 starting quarterbacks in the ACC. For some of these schools, there's a question as to who starts Week 1, but for Virginia Tech, the answer is rather simple: Kyron Drones is the Week 1 starter.

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

Three Most Likely All-ACC Candidates on Offense and Special Teams for Virginia Tech Football

Every season, the ACC announces its All-ACC Football teams, picking three teams that are comprised of each position on the field. Here's who was nominated for the Hokies last year on the offensive side of the ball and on special teams.

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

Virginia Tech Men's Basketball: NCAA Grants Three Years of Eligibility to Center Antonio Dorn

Virginia Tech men's basketball received some welcome news yesterday; it was reported that German center Antonio Dorn would be allotted three years of eligibility.

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

Four-Star Virginia Tech Target Elijah Golden Pushes Back Commitment Date: Good News For The Hokies?

There has not been a lot of good news when it comes to recruiting for Virginia Tech, aside from the earlier commitments from offensive line targets Thomas Wilder and Adrian Hamilton.

Texas Rangers News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 16

Virginia Tech Baseball: Aiden Robertson Elects to Come to Blacksburg after Drafted by Texas Rangers

Although Virginia Tech baseball lost both David McCann and Andrew Sentlinger to the big leagues yesterday, one of the five draft picks affiliated with the program — last season’s roster players or incoming commits — has officially announced he will be coming to the Hokies.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 16

Three Games That Could Make or Break Virginia Tech Football's 2025 Season

In many ways, every game carries make-or-break stakes, with the exception of bowl season these days, when rosters are often depleted by the transfer portal and NFL Draft departures.

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

Multiple Mock Drafts Project Neoklis Avdalas As First-Round 2026 NBA Draft Pick

Neoklis Avdalas has been the talk of the town when it comes to Virginia Tech men's basketball and for good reason. His arrival underscores Virginia Tech basketball's ambitions to elevate its national profile, particularly by securing high-upside international talent.

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

Multiple Outlets Tab Neoklis Avdalas As First-Round 2026 NBA Draft Pick

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

Virginia Tech Baseball: Sentlinger, McCann Set to Sign with MLB Teams

Yesterday, two major news stories about Virginia Tech baseball dropped. The first was that right-handed pitcher Andrew Sentlinger would sign with the Chicago White Sox, per Roanoke Times' Mark Berman.

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

Have NIL Deals Affected the MLB Draft for the Hokies?

NIL (name, image, and likeness) is in front of our eyes, transforming the world of college sports. Whether you agree or disagree with NIL, collegiate athletes have a tougher choice when deciding between college and the pros nowadays.

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

2025 Virginia Tech Football Position Breakdown: Tight End

ACC Media Days are just a week away, and with that, Fall Camp is going to be quickly approaching, and the season is right around the corner. For the Virginia Tech Hokies, there is some uncertainty as to what this season is going to entail.

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

2025 Virginia Tech Football Position Breakdown: Offensive Line

Oftentimes, the offensive line can be the separator between an unimpressive quarterback, a serviceable one and a great one. They're the lens through which fans view their teams' quarterback, based on their protection in the pocket.

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

Virginia Tech Baseball: Hokie Jared Davis Selected By the Athletics With the 500th Overall Pick

Jared Davis was selected in the 2025 MLB Draft by the Athletics with the 500th overall pick in Round 17, potentially leaving his legacy in Blacksburg as a one-and-done year that propelled his draft stock.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 13

Virginia Tech Men's Basketball: Hokies Commit Neoklis Avdalas Shines to Open 2025 FIBA U20 EuroBasket

The Hokies may have struck gold. That's exactly what their future player is seeking. Since Greek star Neoklis Avdalas committed to the Hokies, fans have been eager to see him don the maroon and orange.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 13

2025 Virginia Tech Football Position Breakdown: Wide Receivers

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 13

Here's How Virginia Tech Football Can Make the 2026 College Football Playoff

One thing to get out of the way: any hope of reaching the College Football Playoff (CFP) relies on Virginia Tech exceeding expectations. After falling below them last year, the Hokies simply cannot afford a major misstep if they want to play beyond a routine bowl game.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 12

Burning Summer Questions for Virginia Tech Football's Position Groups, Part 1: Offense

Quarterbacks: What's the ceiling of Kyron Drones? The question of Drones is the dominant query about Hokies quarterbacks and one that's been continually asked for over a year.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 12

Virginia Tech Football Reveals Opponents for Maroon, White Effect Games

Over the past two days, Hokies fans have now learned which colors they'll be encouraged to wear for a pair of games in Lane Stadium. On July 10 and yesterday, Virginia Tech football announced their opponents for both its "Maroon Effect" and "White Effect" games.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 11

Virginia Tech Baseball: Which Hokies Could Get Drafted in the 2025 MLB Draft?

With the Midsummer Classic approaching in mid-July, the event sets the stage for a new crop of MLB prospects to have their names called on draft night.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 11

Ranking the Top Five Virginia Tech Quarterbacks Since 2000

With just over seven weeks to go before Virginia Tech football's 2025 campaign begins, here's a look back at the past quarter-century of Hokies under center and the top five to do so.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 11

Virginia Tech Softball: Hokies Receive 12 All-ACC Academic Honors

On Tuesday, the ACC announced the 2025 All-ACC Academic Team. Alongside the 12 Hokies honored, here is the ACC Release. The academic requirement threshold to be honored is a minimum of both: A 3.0 cumulative GPA throughout one's academic career, and a 3.0 GPA for the previous semester.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / July 10