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Virginia Tech Hokies vs. VMI Keydets: News and Predictions
It’s almost time for Game 1 of the 2026 Hokie Football season, and that means that it’s time for Bryan and John to go out on a limb and commit to predicting the results of the game. Look, sort of a total disaster this is going to be a win, but there are “issues” that […]
Former Virginia Tech QB Pop Watson leads new team to shocking upset
Former Massachusetts high school player of the year William “Pop” Watson spent three seasons at Virginia Tech before departing last offseason. A three-star signee in the 2023 recruiting class, Watson redshirted in 2023 and would serve as Kyron Drones’ backup over the next two seasons. The coach who recruited Watson, Brent Pry, was fired last […]
Virginia Tech football: James Franklin with some key updates ahead of season opener
New Virginia Tech safety DQ Smith is officially part of the team. Smith practiced Tuesday and will play this season. However, he will not play this weekend in the season opener against VMI, per the NCAA, head coach James Franklin says. “He will not be available by NCAA perspective this weekend,” Franklin said. “But will […]
Surprise: Virginia Tech lands South Carolina transfer days before season opener
The Virginia Tech Hokies received some unexpected help ahead of Saturday’s season opener against the VMI Keydets. On Tuesday, former South Carolina defensive back DQ Smith signed with the Hokies after being granted a temporary restraining order in a Louisiana court last month. Smith played four seasons at South Carolina, finishing his time with the […]
Get the best of Gobbler Country on the new SB Nation app
It’s a big day for Gobbler Country. Today, the SB Nation app is live, and it’s the best way to follow the Hokies. You can download it by searching SB Nation for iOS or Android. A year ago we made some big changes to our community, including offering fewer ads and the addition of the […]
Virginia Tech Hokies Football Names Ethan Grunkemeyer the Starting Quarterback and Team Captain
James Franklin had the traditional Game Week Monday presser, and among other things, announced that former Penn State Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer will be the starting quarterback on Saturday. To add to his duties, he is also the captain of captains by being named Team Captain as well. In a Surprise to Absolutely No One James […]
The Protect College Sports Act of 2026: Rulings, Movement, and Chaos
Recent court rulings regarding a narrow band of “professional” players being allowed to return to collegiate athletic competition, combined with the continued chaos caused by court rulings, regulatory rulings, and continued tort pressure makes it more important that Congress act soon. Where We were and What’s Going on Now Back in the first article we […]
Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Cornerbacks and safeties
In less than one week, the Virginia Tech Hokies are back in action. It will be the first game for new head coach James Franklin when the VMI Keydets come to Lane Stadium to open the 2026 season. Saturday’s game will also feature the re-debut of defensive coordinator Brent Pry. Pry was Virginia Tech’s head […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies are one of the ‘heaviest’ teams in 2026
Are you tired of seeing a pair of 230-pound edge rushers? What about 275-pound defensive tackles? Apparently, Virginia Tech is too, as the Hokies are one of the heaviest teams in 2026. Check out this chart. Before you say being heavy is a bad thing, it depends on the type of heavy. New Virginia Tech […]
Virginia Tech football: Former 4-star DB Chris Tangelo transfers to Hokies
Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin has been busy with his first fall camp for the Hokies. Recruiting has slowed down for the moment, allowing Franklin to focus fully on the 2026 Hokies. But Franklin is always looking ahead. On Wednesday evening, Franklin landed a surprising commitment out of the transfer portal. Former four-star defensive […]
Virginia Tech Hokies Football: Taking a Look at the Season by Risk Analysis
Instead of making lame predictions with little information, we decided several years ago, to take a different approach. We would look at the season through the lens of risk analysis. It’s week before the first Game Day, so let’s start this thing off. A Quick Primer on Risk For the folks new to this, let’s […]
Virginia Tech basketball: Clemson G Butta Johnson transfers to Hokies
It’s not often this late in the offseason that you’ll see a transfer in college basketball. Generally, when there’s been news this close to a new season, it doesn’t bode well for Virginia Tech. On Wednesday, the Hokies got some good news, as Clemson guard Efrem “Butta” Johnson transferred to Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-3 Johnson […]
Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Wide receiver
The Virginia Tech Hokies are less than two weeks away from beginning the James Franklin era, as the VMI Keydets head down I-81 to Blacksburg in the season opener. Redshirt sophomore Ethan Grunkemeyer will start at quarterback — still unofficial — in 2026, and he should have plenty of weapons surrounding him. While much has been […]
Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: The Specialists
The specialists are the guys that put the foot in football. They start the game, determine field position, usually end up being the leading scorers in programs, and often determine whether a team wins or loses one score games. Tech has been lucky in the Specialists department, and this season stays that way. No One […]
College football analyst gives Virginia Tech fans a reason to be excited
Joel Klatt is a former college starting quarterback. After beginning his career as a walk-on at the University of Colorado, Klatt would go on to be a three-year starter for the Buffaloes, breaking numerous school records. After his college career ended, Klatt tried out for two NFL teams before eventually turning to a media career. […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies reveal 2026 captains
The Virginia Tech Hokies are exactly two weeks away from opening the 2026 college football season when the VMI Keydets travel down I-81 to Blacksburg. It will be the first game for head coach James Franklin with the Hokies. It will also be the first game for several Hokies, including projected starting quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies in the mix for JMU linebacker
It was another wild week for college sports. Earlier this week, 16 former college football players were granted a temporary restraining order, allowing them to return to school for an extra year of eligibility. Several of those players have already entered the NCAA transfer portal. One of those players, Dae’Quan Wright, spent his first two […]
Virginia Tech football: Sophomore linebacker suffers ‘long-term’ injury
When the Virginia Tech Hokies signed linebacker Gabe Williams in the 2024 recruiting class, he was not only their top recruit, but he was also their best recruiter. The 6-foot-4, 230-pound Bowie, Md., native was considered a future star for the Hokies at linebacker. Unfortunately, things haven’t gone as planned, due to no fault of […]
Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Tight Ends
Normally we do the Tight End and Wide Receiver roster review together, but this season, if some of the rumors are true this room might actually be a primary offensive tool in the playbook. The past decade, Tech has had some really good Tight Ends and did nothing with them. This season things just might […]
Virginia Tech football: WR Que’Sean Brown earns some nationwide buzz
Who will lead the Virginia Tech Hokies in receiving in 2026? Wide receiver Ayden Greene first comes to mind, and for good reason. With Ethan Grunkemeyer under center, Greene is poised to have a huge senior season. The Hokies also have a deep tight ends room, with Luke Reynolds and Benji Gosnell leading the way. […]
Virginia Tech football 2026 position preview: Offensive line
When Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as the new head football coach in November, he immediately went to work. One of Franklin’s top priorities was to improve the offensive line. The unit hasn’t been a strength since Christian Darrisaw last played for the Hokies back in 2020. Since that time, the Hokies have struggled to […]
Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Running Backs
We checked out the very thin quarterback situation (purposeful or not, thin is thin), but the next offensive player in the coaching toolbox might be even more important for 2026. Grunk isn’t a runner, so the #1 and #2 running backs are going to be critical to this offense. It’s a Small Room for Two […]
Virginia Tech football: Aycen Stevens poised for big season
When Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin traveled down to Charlotte for the ACC Kickoff event last month, he did lots of media interviews. In one of those interviews, Franklin was asked about one player on offense and one on defense who had impressed him over the offseason. Defensively, Franklin named redshirt junior defensive lineman […]
Green Bay Packers cut former Virginia Tech starting quarterback
When Kyron Drones committed to the Virginia Tech Hokies out of the transfer portal in December 2022, it was a big deal. A former four-star quarterback from Pearland, Texas, Drones played his first two seasons for Baylor. He’d then play three seasons for the Hokies, starting 32 of 34 games in which he played before […]
Virginia Tech football: What tier are the Hokies in for 2026 college football season?
It was a wild offseason in college football. There were several big coaching changes, surprising firings, Miami stealing Duke’s quarterback away and Lane Kiffin, well, being Lane Kiffin. You could make the case that no team had a better offseason than the Virginia Tech Hokies. After firing head coach Brent Pry last September, Tech’s luck […]
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