The Gold Standard For Virginia Tech Athletics
Eric Mensah is finally home. If you’re a Virginia Tech fan, you remember Mensah’s name. A defensive tackle from Mountain View High School in Stafford, Virginia, initially committed to the Hokies in the 2024 recruiting class. Mensah committed to Virginia Tech on July 17, 2023, and visited Ohio State on September 9, was offered, and […]
24 days ago | 5 reads
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to rebuild their offensive line, with some help from a familiar place. Penn State offensive lineman Michael Troutman III became the last transfer to announce his commitment to the Hokies, following head coach James Franklin over from Happy Valley. The 6-foot-2, 293-pound Troutman is from Wayne, New Jersey, and played […]
24 days ago | 1 read
Saturday was another busy day for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies. Franklin added transfer commitments from quarterback Bryce Baker (North Carolina) and wide receiver Que’Sean Brown (Duke). He wasn’t done. Franklin capped off the day by landing a commitment from Louisiana Tech wide receiver Marlion Jackson. A native of Flowery Branch, Georgia, Jackson […]
24 days ago | 1 read
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to be productive in the NCAA transfer portal. On Saturday, the Hokies picked up a commitment from former 4-star quarterback Bryce Baker. Baker, who played at North Carolina last season, has four years of eligibility remaining. They weren’t done. Later on Saturday, Tech picked up a transfer commitment from Duke […]
25 days ago | 3 reads
The Virginia Tech Hokies expected a lot of turnover at the quarterback position in 2026. Kyron Drones ran out of eligibility, while Pop Watson and Garret Rangel transferred. It wouldn’t have mattered; new coach James Franklin was intent on overhauling the position this offseason. Early on, we learned that former Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer […]
25 days ago | 2 reads
The Virginia Tech fans had fans on the edge of their seats again on Saturday evening at Cassell Coliseum. Just three days after shockingly blowing a late double-digit lead against Stanford, the Hokies were in the same position again, but the result was much different this time, as they held on for a 78-75 win […]
25 days ago | 1 read
Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin is at it again. During Wednesday’s basketball game against Stanford, Franklin and defensive coordinator Brent Pry were strategically behind the TV announcers. Why? Franklin and Pry were hosting a transfer they badly wanted to land: Baylor EDGE Kamauryn Morgan. Good news: Morgan revealed he was headed to Blacksburg to […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
For all of those fans worried about Virginia Tech’s offensive line, relax. On Thursday, head coach James Franklin landed a big-time addition when Logan Howland said he was heading to the Hokies. Howland, a 6-foot-6, 322-pound tackle from Princeton, New Jersey, played high school football at the Hun School before committing to Oklahoma in the […]
25 days ago | 0 reads
Something had to stop the slide. The Lady Hokies had a really disappointing New Year’s weekend and really needed to get refocused and back into win mode. They managed to do that in Syracuse, NY with a 20-point win over the 13-2 Lady Orange. The Setup It really wasn’t panic time, but it certainly was […]
26 days ago | 1 read
The Virginia Tech Hokies and head coach James Franklin just landed one of their starting linebackers for 2026 on Thursday. Penn State linebacker Keon Wylie revealed he was following Franklin to Blacksburg, joining four of his former teammates — and counting. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound Wylie is a native of Philadelphia, where he played at the […]
27 days ago | 1 read
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin continues to rebuild Virginia Tech’s 2026 roster within the two-week NCAA transfer portal window. On Wednesday evening, the Hokies landed a commitment from Troy cornerback Jaquez White. White chose the Hokies over Tennessee, so this was a major victory for Franklin and defensive coordinator Brent Pry. The 6-foot-1, 190-pound White […]
27 days ago | 1 read
The Virginia Tech Hokies looked well on their way to their 13th win of the season and second in ACC play on Wednesday night against the Stanford Cardinal in Blacksburg. Then the final two minutes and 18 seconds happened, as Stanford shocked the Hokies 69-68 when freshman sensation Ebuka Okorie drained an open 3-pointer with […]
28 days ago | 0 reads
The new year has not been particularly kind to the Lady Hokies. The Christmas break gave promise for a potentially solid start for the remaining ACC schedule, but “things” started happening late in their New Year’s Day contest against Miami, and their visit to Louisville just kept that unfortunate ball rolling. Miami – Jan. 1st […]
28 days ago | 2 reads
If you were waiting on the Virginia Tech Hokies to land a wide receiver in the NCAA transfer portal, you are in luck. On Tuesday night, the Hokies landed a commitment from former 4-star wideout Jeff Exinor. Exinor, a 6-foot-2, 221-pound receiver from the McDonogh School in Owings Mills, Maryland, initially committed to Penn State […]
29 days ago | 0 reads
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to add players through the NCAA transfer portal. On Tuesday, they landed their first cornerback, when UConn cornerback Cam Chadwick revealed he was heading to Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-0, 185-pound Chadwick picked the Hokies over TCU. A native of Somerville, New Jersey, Chadwick has two years of eligibility remaining with […]
29 days ago | 2 reads
Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin continues to reshape the Hokies in his image. Late Monday night, Franklin added another premier talent via the NCAA transfer portal: Former Missouri EDGE Javion Hilson. The 6-foot-4, 24o-pound Hilson was ranked as the No. 79 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class, according to 247Sports. Rivals ranked Hilson […]
29 days ago | 0 reads
Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin has been busy since the NCAA transfer portal opened on Friday. In addition to keeping some of the Hokies’ top players, Franklin has been busy hosting some of Tech’s top targets, including some of his former Penn State players. Early on, the Hokies have officially added a tight end, […]
30 days ago | 0 reads
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to remake their backfield. Tech received good news after the season when its top two backs, Marcellous Hawkins and freshman Jeff Overton Jr., announced they were returning in 2026. That led others in Tech’s backfield to enter the NCAA transfer portal. The Hokies added a commitment from 4-star running back […]
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The biggest domino to fall for Virginia Tech’s 2026 roster fell on Sunday night, when Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports revealed that former Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer is expected to land with the Hokies. Grunkemeyer, a 6-foot-2, 207-pound quarterback from Lewis Center, Ohio, spent the past two years at Penn State. He redshirted in […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
The Virginia Tech Hokies had a big recruiting weekend, with the NCAA transfer portal opening on Friday. As expected, commitments followed. First, former Penn State DL Daniel Jennings announced he was transferring to Virginia Tech. Not long afterward, former Penn State tight end Matt Henderson revealed he was following Jennings to Blacksburg. Like Jennings, it’s […]
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The NCAA transfer portal opened on Friday with thousands of players across the country entering. Several Virginia Tech Hokies have entered the portal, and on Sunday, the Hokies received their first commitment, as former Penn State defensive lineman Daniel Jennings made it official. Jennings, a 6-foot-1, 249-pound defensive lineman, is from Princeton, West Virginia, about […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
So much for being ranked in the top 25. Only three days after taking down No. 21 Virginia in triple overtime, the shorthanded Hokies were back in action on Saturday, facing the Wake Forest Demon Deacons in Winston-Salem. A Wake Forest 3-pointer with six seconds remaining sank Tech’s hopes of back-to-back ACC victories as they […]
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Virginia Tech head football coach James Franklin continues to make impressive hires to his coaching staff. Late on Friday night, Franklin added another, bringing in former Wake Forest offensive coordinator Warren Ruggiero aboard as a senior offensive analyst. This is a big move. Remember, the Hokies hired former Penn State tight ends coach Ty Howle […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
On a day when Virginia Tech safety Quentin Reddish revealed he was returning to Blacksburg to play for new head coach James Franklin in 2026, another defensive starter revealed his departure. Linebacker Caleb Woodson entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday after three seasons with the Hokies. The 6-foot-3, 230-pound native of Haymarket, Virginia, appeared […]
about 1 month ago | 0 reads
Over the last few weeks, we’ve heard of college football players from around the country either announcing their intentions to enter the NCAA transfer portal or how they plan to “run it back” in 2026. Several Virginia Tech Hokies have announced their plans to return for 2026, while others have entered the transfer portal. The […]
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