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Virginia Tech football: Hokies flip LB Amarri Irvin from Notre Dame
The week begins with another huge recruiting win for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies. Over the weekend, linebacker Amarri Irvin decommitted from Notre Dame. This was news because Irvin recently visited Blacksburg, and the Hokies were considered a strong contender for him. On Monday, Irvin made it official, flipping his commitment from Notre […]
Virginia Tech football: 9 Hokies named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-ACC team
You know college football is getting close if you follow Phil Steele. Steele authors the “Phil Steele’s 2026 College Football Preview,” which will hit newsstands in the coming weeks. If you’re a hardcore fan, you’d sign up for the VIP package and receive the jam-packed magazine weeks earlier. The digital version of Steele’s 2026 preview […]
Virginia Tech football: Florida DB Turmarian Moreland commits to Hokies
James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies continue to build one of college football’s most impressive 2027 recruiting classes. On Friday, the Hokies landed another when three-star cornerback Turmarian Moreland committed to Virginia Tech. The 6-foot-2, 170-pound Moreland is listed as an athlete, but he’s expected to play safety in college. Moreland plays high school […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies actually miss out on a recruit and that’s OK
For the first time in what feels like a long time, the Virginia Tech Hokies missed out on a recruit they wanted. On Wednesday, four-star defensive end Rion Jackson picked the Auburn Tigers over the Hokies. Our first reaction? Eh, so what. Yes, that’s right. And that’s not a knock against Jackson. The Hokies, under […]
ESPN analyst: ‘I feel the momentum’ with 2026 Virginia Tech Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies have been on a recruiting heater since hiring James Franklin as head coach in November. Franklin quickly put together a top-25 class for 2026 in a matter of weeks after only being on the job for a short time. After another successful period with the transfer portal in January, everyone’s attention […]
Virginia Tech football: In-state 4-star OT Junior Saunders commits to Hokies
What a day for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Coming off their second big recruiting weekend in a row, the Hokies began the day receiving commitments from four-star WR Cam Wade and four-star CB Bryce Woods. Head coach James Franklin wasn’t done. Later on Sunday evening, four-star offensive tackle Junior Saunders became the latest to announce […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies land commitment from 4-star CB Bryce Woods
The Virginia Tech Hokies are red hot. On Sunday, head coach James Franklin and wide receivers coach Fontel Mines landed a commitment from four-star WR Cam Wade (Leesburg, Va.). That was only the start of things on another busy weekend in Blacksburg. On the heels of Wade’s commitment, Virginia Tech landed another prize when four-star […]
Virginia Tech football: 4-star WR Cam Wade commits to Hokies
It was another productive recruiting weekend in Blacksburg. Virginia Tech hosted another big recruiting weekend, with several top prospects in town on official visits. Last week, the Hokies hosted the No. 1 player in Virginia, edge Chris Whitehead. And while that visit didn’t end with a commitment — yet — the Hokies did add commitments […]
Virginia Tech basketball: Men’s and women’s opponents revealed for 2026 ACC/SEC Challenge
The ACC/SEC Challenge will continue for the fourth time next season. The SEC holds a 2-0-1 lead over the ACC in both men’s and women’s play. The two leagues revealed the full slate for next season on Friday. The Virginia Tech Hokies will host the Ole Miss Rebels in the challenge, with the game scheduled […]
Virginia Tech basketball: Hunter Cattoor to join Mike Young’s coaching staff
It didn’t take long for Hunter Cattoor to return to Blacksburg. Cattoor, a 6-foot-3 guard from Orlando, Florida, committed to Virginia Tech in the 2019 recruiting class. Originally a Wofford commit, Cattoor followed Mike Young to the Hokies when he was named head coach. After five years as a player for Virginia Tech, a short […]
Virginia Tech football: A great day for the Hokies
Tuesday was a busy day for Virginia Tech. Things got started on Tuesday morning when three-star cornerback Austin Barrett announced his commitment to the Hokies. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Barrett plays high school football at Paramus Catholic in Paramus, New Jersey. Barrett is considered the No. 36 cornerback in the nation, per 247Sports, and the No. […]
Virginia Tech basketball:Eltayeb Eltayeb commits to Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to turn over their 2026-27 basketball roster. While much of Tech’s offseason has been focused on adding veteran players via the NCAA transfer portal, head coach Mike Young deviated from that roster-building process on Monday, adding a commitment from 6-foot-8 wing Eltayeb Eltayeb announced his commitment to Virginia Tech. Eltayeb […]
Virginia Tech football: WV OL Luke Braham commits to Hokies
It’s official visit weekend for Virginia Tech. Things kicked off in a big way on Saturday when in-state tight end Sam Faniel (Richmond) announced his commitment to the Hokies. Head coach James Franklin wasn’t done. On Saturday night, the Hokies struck again, this time landing a commitment from three-star offensive lineman Luke Braham. This commitment […]
Virginia Tech football: In-state TE Sam Faniel commits to Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies are in the middle of a huge weekend. Official visit season kicked off on Friday, and the Hokies are hosting several of their top remaining targets for the 2027 recruiting class. Some of Virginia Tech’s current commitments are also in Blacksburg for their official visits. We were bound for some good […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies and Maryland cancel two games in series
There was excitement when the Virginia Tech Hokies scheduled the Maryland Terrapins for a four-game series on the gridiron, beginning in the 2026 season. After all, it only seemed natural that the former ACC rivals face one another again. Maryland and Virginia Tech will play in 2026, Sept. 19 in College Park, to be exact. […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies reveal time and TV for five 2026 games
Don’t blink, college football will be here before you know it. That means, in just over three months, the Virginia Tech Hokies will take the field for the first time under new head coach James Franklin. Tech opens the season on Sept. 5 in Blacksburg against the VMI Keydets. Believe it or not, the Hokies […]
Virginia Tech football: True freshman CB earns recognition for impressive spring
There has been a lot of good news surrounding Virginia Tech football lately. Head coach James Franklin has been busy since arriving in November, finishing with a top-25 recruiting class for 2026. In January, Franklin signed a heralded transfer portal class full of players who can help in 2026 and beyond. Most recently, the Hokies […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies land commitment from 4-star TE Jordan Karhoff
On Memorial Day, the Virginia Tech Hokies landed a commitment from four-star offensive lineman Kaden Buchanan. One day, more good news for the Hokies, as Virginia Tech received a commitment from four-star tight end Jordan Karhoff. Karhoff stands over 6-foot-4 and weighs 215 pounds, and plays high school football at St. Francis de Sales in […]
Virginia Tech Hokie Baseball Makes the NCAA Post Season Tournament
The Hokies travel a long way for an opening round double elimination tournament regional effort in Los Angeles, CA. Though potentially facing #1 seeded UCLA, Tech gets a #2 seed in in the regional. The Hokies keep their season alive with a solid opportunity to advance. This is the second selection in Coach John Szefc’s […]
Virginia Tech football recruiting: Hokies land 4-star OL Kaden Buchanan
We told you that Monday could be a good day for the Virginia Tech Hokies. Indeed, it was, as four-star offensive lineman Kaden Buchanan officially committed to Virginia Tech. Buchanan, a 6-foot-4, 330-pound interior offensive lineman from Friendship Christian School in Lebanon, Tennessee, picked the Hokies over his other finalists, Kentucky and North Carolina State. […]
Virginia Tech football: Monday could be another good day for Hokies
It’s been a great few months to be a Virginia Tech football fan. Back in November, the Hokies hired James Franklin as the new head football coach. Fans watched in amazement as Franklin took a recruiting class ranked in the 100s and furiously added players over the final few weeks ahead of national signing day […]
Virginia Tech Hokie Baseball Faces Off Against UNC after a Football Score Win over Notre Dame
17-10 Tech over Notre Dame. That sounds like a primo football score, doesn’t it? Well, it most certainly wasn’t a football game. Neither team seemed to manage to pitch well, and the lumber was out for both sides. Tech just brought more to the game. The ACC Tournament is becoming less and less of a […]
Virginia Tech football: Could Hokies make the College Football Playoff in 2026?
What a difference one year makes. One year ago, the Virginia Tech Hokies were coming off a 6-7 season, with expectations high after Tech retained most of its 2023 starters and was listed by many as a potential College Football Playoff dark horse. Needless to say, the most exciting thing happening at Lane Stadium in […]
Virginia Tech basketball: Hokies land Stetson sharpshooter Ethan Copeland
Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young’s offense is most effective when he has multiple players who can knock down shots from the perimeter. This offseason, the Hokies have focused on reshaping the roster again, which is common in the current era. On Monday, Virginia Tech just received a commitment from Stetson transfer Ethan Copeland. The […]
Virginia Tech football: Texas RB Javian Jones–Priest commits to Hokies
The Virginia Tech Hokies added another valuable piece to their 2027 recruiting class on Wednesday, when three-star running back Javian Jones–Priest revealed his decision. Jones-Priest is the third running back to commit to Virginia Tech’s 2027 class, following Kelvin Morrison (Hermitage, PA) and Stanley Smart (Savannah, GA). The 5-foot-10, 194-pound Jones-Priest plays at Martin High […]
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