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Virginia Tech football players teamed up with Carilion Children’s Hospital patients to paint personalized T‑shirts, turning a hospital visit into a joyful bridge between the field and the bedside.
After a 0‑3 opening and the firing of Brent Pry, Virginia Tech hired James Franklin to restore momentum, bringing in transfers and returning stars while confronting a challenging ACC schedule.
Virginia Tech’s 2026 season is already generating buzz as two of its players crack Bruce Feldman’s elite ‘Freaks List,’ showcasing unprecedented strength and speed that could reshape the program’s defensive identity.
Virginia Tech will host Boston College on September 26, seeking to build on a revamped staff and a talent‑laden squad that looks to rebound from a challenging 2025 season
Darian Mensah’s historic 2025 performance earns him the ACC’s top preseason honor, positioning Miami as the favorite to win the conference title and setting the stage for a competitive 2026 season.
Clemson University is set to kick off its 2026 football season with a series of media appearances, including ACC Media Days in Charlotte and a season‑opening showdown against LSU in Baton Rouge.
The new season begins with a historic matchup between North Carolina and TCU in Ireland, setting the stage for a competitive ACC race and highlighting dozens of players to watch.
Virginia Tech will represent the ACC at the 2026 Kickoff media day in Charlotte, North Carolina, on July 17. Head Coach James Franklin, along with players Kemari Copeland, Tyson Flowers and Marcellous Hawkins, will appear on the ACC Network, where live interviews and a press conference are slated. The Hokies open their season against VMI on September 5 at Lane Stadium.
Virginia Tech’s 2026 football outlook centers on a ground‑heavy attack, a defense geared toward quarterback pressure, and the breakout potential of young players such as Jeffrey Overton Jr.
After a 3‑9 record in 2025, Virginia Tech appoints James Franklin as head coach. With strategic transfers, a top‑25 recruiting class and several returning starters, the Hokies aim to win 7‑8 games and reclaim prominence in the ACC.
Virginia Tech’s 2025 collapse prompts a high‑profile rebuild headed by James Franklin, featuring key returning players and a top‑ranked recruiting class, with ambitions to win 7‑8 games and top a 6.5 FanDuel win total.
The ACC’s new tiebreaker system, unveiled at the 2026 kickoff in Charlotte, aims to replace last year’s five‑way tie with a clearer hierarchy that emphasizes head‑to‑head results and overall body of work.
The Atlantic Coast Conference introduced a revised tiebreaking system for 2026, prioritizing head‑to‑head results and overall performance after a five‑way tie last year.
Coach James Franklin declares the Hokies have won the offseason, promising a new blueprint that fuses contemporary strategy with Virginia Tech’s classic culture, while players Kemari Copeland and Tyson Flowers echo his focus on detail and presence. The team ranks fourth nationally in snap return and will open the season at home against VMI on September 5th.
Virginia Tech’s offseason overhaul, led by coach James Franklin and the return of defensive coordinator Brent Pry, promises greater physicality and versatility for the 2026 season
A preview of Virginia Tech’s 2026 defensive line, highlighting key returnees, newcomers, and the pivotal edge‑rush question.
Virginia Tech has named James Franklin as its new head coach, embedding the hire within a sweeping strategy to boost the program's profile, finances and competitiveness.
After years of decline, Virginia Tech announced the hiring of James Franklin as its new football coach, pairing the move with a massive financial commitment and organizational reshaping to boost revenue and ACC competitiveness.
The university announced the hiring of James Franklin as head football coach, paired with a multi‑year financial commitment and the appointment of a new athletic director, aiming to blend heritage with a modern revenue strategy.
After a standout JUCO stint, defensive tackle Kemari Copeland chooses to return to Virginia Tech, citing a unique bond with coach Brent Pry and a new 300‑pound frame guided by James Franklin.
Defensive tackle Kemari Copeland explains why he chose to return to Virginia Tech, highlighting the impact of defensive coordinator Brent Pry, the guidance of head coach James Franklin, and his aim to ascend to first‑team All‑ACC honors in 2026.
Virginia Tech announces James Franklin as its new head coach, pairing his proven record with a $229 million athletics investment and a revamped ACC revenue strategy.
Virginia Tech has announced the hiring of James Franklin and a $229 million investment in athletics, appointing Brian White as athletic director and outlining a strategy to compete with ACC powerhouses.
The author unveils their preseason All-ACC selections, highlights breakout performers, and names Malachi Toney as the projected player of the year