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Virginia Tech football: Kemari Copeland named to preseason All-ACC team
The ACC media has spoken. The preseason predictions are in, and no surprise, the Miami Hurricanes are the ACC’s No. 1 team. While the Hurricanes made it all the way to the national championship game last season, it’s worth noting that they still have never won an ACC title. Both the Virginia Tech Hokies and […]
Virginia Tech athletics: Mike Young, others receive contract extensions
It’s been a busy year for Virginia Tech athletics. With so much of the attention focused on James Franklin and the football program, some of Virginia Tech’s other sports have flown under the radar. On Thursday, Mark Berman of The Roanoke Times delivered some important Virginia Tech coaching news. Men’s basketball coach Mike Young, women’s […]
Virginia Tech football: Where did the Hokies land in ACC preseason poll?
We are about a week away from the Virginia Tech Hokies opening fall camp. That’s right, football is right around the corner. In just over five weeks, new head coach James Franklin and his Hokies open the season in Blacksburg against VMI. Expectations are high for the Hokies. Maybe not for 2026, but for the […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies poised to be one of college football’s most improved teams
How good will the Virginia Tech Hokies be in 2026? It’s not often that you see fans so excited about a team that finished 3-9 the year before. This is different. James Franklin changed everything for the Hokies. Virginia Tech’s new head coach has flipped the roster. In addition to bringing over several talented players […]
Virginia Tech football: Answering 4 questions about the 2026 Hokies
College football is almost here. The Virginia Tech Hokies will begin fall camp in less than two weeks. And while there is excitement in and around Blacksburg for every season, this one is a bit different. You can thank new head coach James Franklin. However, Virginia Tech’s financial commitment spearheaded everything, including Franklin’s hiring. The […]
Virginia Tech football: 5 offensive players to watch in fall camp
In less than two weeks, the Virginia Tech Hokies will finally take the field for fall camp. We’ll finally see the new-look Hokies with head coach James Franklin, along with the quick return of Brent Pry as the defensive coordinator. Before fall camp begins, let’s preview five players to watch on offense. QB Ethan Grunkemeyer […]
New Virginia Tech AD Brian White makes another big hire
The Virginia Tech Hokies aren’t wasting any more time. Shortly after VT hired Brian White as athletic director last month, he brought along his top assistant, Ryan Gottlieb, as the new Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Strategy Officer. Then, White hired Brad Bell as the new Executive Associate Athletics Director of Advancement and Executive Director. […]
Virginia Tech football: Freshman cornerback named player to watch in 2026
The Virginia Tech Hokies will look a lot different in 2026. From head coach James Franklin to the players on the field, there will be a lot of newcomers on the field and sideline this fall. Of those newcomers, many will be players added through the NCAA transfer portal in January, led by quarterback Ethan […]
Virginia Tech football: Two legendary Hokies named greatest to ever wear respective jersey numbers
While we await fall camp, there’s still time to debate some fun lists. ESPN recently produced a fun college football list, naming the best player to ever wear every jersey number from 0-99. It’s a hard list to narrow down. Heck, a few years back, we did our own list here at Gobbler Country, naming […]
What Does the Protect College Sports Act Mean to the Current Status and Virginia Tech?
Not everyone thinks that the current pay-for-play semi-professional situation in revenue generating college sports is a bad thing. The reality is, though that enough people are now alarmed about it that Congress looks like it’s going to step in. The “Elephant in the Parlor” That title is a cliche, but nothing over the last 15 […]
Virginia Tech football: Kemari Copeland happy to be back with Brent Pry
When Kemari Copeland was in his second collegiate season, playing at Iowa Western Community College, there weren’t a ton of Power 4 teams knocking on his door. He had some opportunities, but a chance to return home to Virginia — he’s a Virginia Beach native — played a big role. So did former head coach […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies ‘won the offseason,’ but now the real work begins
Virginia Tech head football coach James Franklin was in Charlotte this week for his very first ACC Kickoff. As expected, Franklin stole the show, speaking to the media about the upcoming season, overcoming past failures and so much more. On Wednesday, Franklin and new athletic director Brian White were part of a Virginia Tech contingent […]
ACC reveals new tiebreakers for 2026 football season
Every ACC team is in Charlotte, North Carolina, this week for the 2026 version of the ACC Kickoff. Each team is represented by the head coach and three players. The Virginia Tech Hokies are represented by senior defensive tackle Kemari Copeland, senior defensive back Tyson Flowers and senior running back Marcellous Hawkins. The Virginia Tech […]
Virginia Tech makes another impressive hire
The Virginia Tech Hokies are operating on a different level these days. After hiring James Franklin as head football coach last November, it was later revealed that Virginia Tech would also be looking for a new school president and athletic director, as President Tim Sands and Athletic Director Whit Babcock announced their retirements. Last month, […]
Virginia Tech baseball: 3 more Hokies selected in 2026 MLB Draft
On Saturday, Virginia Tech pitcher Brett Renfrow heard his name called in the 2026 MLB Draft, selected No. 74 overall by the Minnesota Twins. Major League Baseball wrapped up the draft on Sunday, and three more Hokies heard their names called. Here are those Hokies: The 6-foot-5, 220-pound Craytor is a native of Charlottesville (Western […]
Virginia Tech baseball: Minnesota Twins select Hokies P Brett Renfrow in 2026 MLB Draft
After three seasons with the Virginia Tech Hokies, junior pitcher Brett Renfrow declared for the 2026 MLB Draft earlier this year. On Saturday, Renfrow’s dreams were realized when the Minnesota Twins selected him with the No. 74 overall pick in the second round. Renfrow played high school baseball at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School […]
Virginia Tech football: Where does Ethan Grunkemeyer rank among ACC quarterbacks?
The Virginia Tech Hokies could have one of the ACC’s best quarterbacks in 2026. Ethan Grunkemeyer will be Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback in 2026. He transferred to Virginia Tech this offseason, following James Franklin, Ty Howle and Danny O’Brien from Penn State. After redshirting his first season, Grunkemeyer was forced into the lineup after Drew […]
Virginia Tech women’s basketball: Top-40 2027 G Dani Robinson commits to Hokies
One day after landing 6-foot-4 center Jessica Dimaro for the 2026 recruiting class, Virginia Tech head coach Megan Duffy landed another big commitment on Wednesday. Four-star guard Dani Robinson revealed her commitment to the Hokies. Robinson is a 5-foot-10 guard from Rancho Cucamonga, California. She plays for Ontario Christian High School, one of the top […]
Virginia Tech women’s basketball: Hokies land commitment of 6’4” center Jessica Dimaro
It’s been an up-and-down offseason for Megan Duffy and the Virginia Tech women’s basketball program. After finishing 23-10 and making the NCAA Tournament in Duffy’s second season as head coach, the Hokies were then hit with some key portal losses. Carys Baker, who averaged 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds per game last season, transferred. So […]
Virginia Tech football: James Franklin reveals he almost walked away from coaching
The past 10 months could not have gone any better for Virginia Tech football. Sure, the Hokies finished last season with a 3-9 record, but that didn’t matter. Once Tech fired head coach Brent Pry in September, a perfect storm was about to happen. Penn State would shockingly fire James Franklin, putting one of college […]
Virginia Tech football: CBS predicts every Hokies’ game for 2026
If you’re a Virginia Tech football fan, what are your expectations for 2026? Everyone is excited about new head coach James Franklin. Fans are excited about the quick return of former head coach Brent Pry as the new defensive coordinator. But fans are most excited about a roster that Franklin dramatically improved in only one […]
Virginia Tech football: SEC apologist criticizes James Franklin
If you root for the Virginia Tech Hokies, life has never been better. Especially if you’re a Virginia Tech football fan. The Hokies reached a new low last September, falling behind to Old Dominion 28-0 at halftime before losing 45-26. Tech fell to 0-3, and head coach Brent Pry lost his job. Amazingly, almost 10 […]
Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White makes first key hire
The Virginia Tech Hokies ended their search for a new athletic director less than two weeks ago, hiring Brian White, formerly the AD at Florida Atlantic University. White, 42, was one of the top young ADs in the country and has spent time at Louisiana Tech, Tulsa, Army West Point, and Missouri before taking over […]
Logan Thomas, 6 others to enter Virginia Tech to enter Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame
One week after hiring Brian White as the school’s new athletic director, the Virginia Tech Hokies revealed the 2027 Hall of Fame class on Monday. Former VT quarterback Logan Thomas headlines the class of seven. Here are all seven inductees: Thomas, a native of Lynchburg, Virginia, starred at Brookville High School and was listed as […]
Virginia Tech football: Hokies land in-state defensive athlete Tyson Washington
The Virginia Tech Hokies continue to add to their 2027 recruiting class. After going about two weeks without a commitment, the Hokies added another one on Sunday, when defensive athlete Tyson Washington officially announced his commitment. Washington is a 6-foot-3, 205-pounder from Springfield, Virginia, who plays at The St. James. As a junior, Washington played […]
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