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A focused overhaul of the place kicker, punter and long snapper positions, led by returning veterans and a veteran coaching staff, seeks to re‑establish the Hokies’ special‑team edge.
After a distinguished career at several programs, Stu Holt is back with the Louisville Cardinals, where he hopes to transform the team’s special‑teams performance before its season‑opening showdown with Ole Miss in Nashville.
Virginia Tech enters the 2026 season with a seasoned special teams group, anchored by returning kicker John Love, punter Nathan Totten and long snapper Christian Epling, while the return game remains the primary uncertainty.
The author unveils their preseason All-ACC selections, highlights breakout performers, and names Malachi Toney as the projected player of the year
The latest All-ACC selections reflect anticipated performance, with Miami topping the list and a diverse array of players recognized across offense, defense, and special teams.
Virginia Tech’s football program is buzzing ahead of the 2026 campaign, highlighted by a top‑ranked recruiting class, a wave of transfer portal additions and a host of preseason All‑ACC selections.