
Virginia Tech Eyes Redemption in Home Clash with Boston College
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
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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

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 Hokies' safeties room blends experience and fresh talent, but addressing tackling lapses will be key to unlocking the unit's potential in the 2026 season.

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.

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

The Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual kickoff event in Charlotte brings together 17 head coaches and over 50 top student‑athletes, setting the stage for a season marked by depth, tradition and national relevance.

A look at the anticipated defensive player scores in EA Sports' College Football 27, focusing on standout Hokies and what their ratings suggest for the team's 2025 outlook.

A look at three often‑overlooked players whose return could reshape Virginia Tech’s performance on both sides of the ball.