Virginia Tech vs. Clemson - November 09, 2024

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Teams

Tigers logo, Tigers 7-2, 1ST 0, 2ND 0, 3RD 14, 4TH 10, TOT 24

Hokies logo, Hokies 5-5, 1ST 0, 2ND 7, 3RD 0, 4TH 7, TOT 14

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11:34[2nd & 2 @ VT 29] C.Klubnik pass complete. Catch made by C.Turner for 29 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

12:46J.Love extra point is good.

13:03[4th & 3 @ VT 29] N.Hauser 46 yard field goal attempt is blocked, Center-P.Florenzo, Holder-C.Swinney. K.Burgos blocked the kick. Q.Reddish recovered the blocked kick. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

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Beyond the Pail With Bud Foster, Episode 8: Fall Camp Former Virginia Tech defensive coordinator @coachfostervt talks about #Hokies fall football camp, present and past. (69 minutes) ... and he tells you how he REALLY feels about "Stick It In" https://t.co/D7DQSylK2F

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Swinney wasn't afraid to take the plunge during #Clemson's day on the lake. https://t.co/Wx6x18YTDV

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#Hokies Practice Report: Quentin Reddish Eager To Pick Up Where He Left Off Pre-Shoulder Surgery 🔒 On Reddish, WR Marlion Jackson, the LB outlook and more from Thursday's workout from @AndyBitterVT: https://t.co/G7uL56RTSQ

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Quentin Reddish knew his surgically repaired shoulder was all good when he set the edge at a practice after getting fully cleared in the spring. "I did it violently,” he said with a smile. On the safety's return, plus more Thursday practice notes: https://t.co/0TNA1fP2PR

Clemson Football

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Watch Coach Swinney jump off the rocks 😂

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: QuarterbacksLooking at the 2026 Quarterback roster and wondering if the Depth Chart is already filled out for the season. The coaches haven’t named names just yet.

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Colorado Transfer London Merritt Expects Clemson Defense to 'Surprise' in 2026Clemson edge rusher London Merritt might have only been on campus for several months, but he sees how good this Tiger defense could be next season. Defensive c

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Clemson Star Linebacker Earns ESPN Preseason First-Team All-American HonorsAfter a First-team All-ACC campaign in 2025, one of the nation's top linebackers is now earning Preseason All-American recognition. Here's how he got there.

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How Will Heldt's Impact Has Improved Clemson's Defensive End Room In Just Two SeasonsWhen a Clemson Tiger like edge rusher Jahiem Lawson goes to the podium to speak to the media, it comes from the heart, especially when it’s about another teamma

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James Franklin pushes Virginia Tech into the same conversation with elite ACC programs in one areaWhen it comes to James Franklin and Virginia Tech, there are several reasons if you're a Hokies fan, to be excited. Sure, the results on the field would be at t

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Ashton Hampton Is Turning Heads in Clemson Fall CampAs the Clemson Tigers continue fall camp to start the 2026 football season, there’s one member of the defense who’s earned rave reviews from teammates, pundits,

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2026 Clemson Talent AnalysisYour best source for quality Clemson Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Virginia Tech Week 3 opponent suffers a brutal camp setback with a key injuryAfter two home games to begin the James Franklin-era in Blacksburg as head coach at Virginia Tech, the Hokies will hit the road for their first true road game o

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Virginia Tech football: Ethan Grunkemeyer’s time at Penn State prepared him for starting roleEthan Grunkemeyer’s experience in 2025 bodes well for him as he leads the Hokies this season.

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Virginia Tech continues to fly under the radar ahead of James Franklin's first seasonCBS Sports released its annual preseason top 138, the ranking of all 138 FBS schools, and, really, to nobody's surprise, they have James Franklin and Virginia T

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Virginia Tech football: 2 Hokies make annual ‘Freaks List’Plus, three former Hokies also made the cut.

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The Hokies Wanted More Than Depth at Receiver, and They Might Have ItThe spring hype around Virginia Tech's wideouts came with a caveat from the head coach. Fall camp is starting to remove it.

Dabo Roasts His Roster 😳

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Dabo Roasts His Roster 😳Clemson HC checking egos at the door 📸

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Dabo Swinney Names Two Linebackers Who Have Separated Themselves Behind Sammy BrownWith no starters named yet for Clemson Football, head coach Dabo Swinney continues to emphasize the competition in each position group. “Everybody’s just workin

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Former Clemson Star CB Suffers Undisclosed Injury Ahead of 2026 SeasonRavens CB and former Clemson standout Nate Wiggins was carted off practice with a leg injury on Tuesday. Here's what we know about his status ahead of 2026.

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Relationships matter, and it's helped safety transfer adjust to Clemson fastCLEMSON - Comfortability. A word that you'd be hard-pressed to use to describe the state of Clemson's secondary last fall, especially on the back end. Enter Corey Myrick.

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'A bunch of nobodies': Dabo Swinney Reveals No Starters, Standouts During Fall CampAugust brings fall camp to college football, and the mind games start to come in ahead of Week 1. Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney does it better than any

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Inside Nolan Turner's impact in the Clemson safety roomCLEMSON - Nolan Turner became a household name for Tiger fans across the country when he sealed Clemson's victory over Ohio State in 2019. Now he's making an impression from a different side of the sport.

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Key Clemson Defensive Tackle Limited in Practice, Dabo Swinney Updates Status Fall camp is the time for figuring out the starters ahead of the 2026 season, but the Clemson Tigers might be without one of their best players on the defensive

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Former Clemson WR Ray-Ray McCloud Signs with NFC North TeamFormer Clemson WR Ray-Ray McCloud III has found a potential new home in the NFC North — but after a rocky year bouncing between teams, can he stick this time?

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Chris Johnson Jr. got some tough love from Swinney, and it was exactly what he neededCLEMSON - Dabo Swinney is everyone's cheerleader. He oozes enough positivity to drive people nuts, believing in just about everyone. So what happens when Swinney's optimism turns into a blunt challenge? Chris Johnson Jr. got a dose of that tough love, and it might have been the best thing for him.

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Virginia Tech gets ultimate bulletin board material in James Franklin's first seasonWhen he accepted the Virginia Tech football coach job, James Franklin knew that some things needed to be done. A roster overhaul was in order, but there was som

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After Being Sidelined Last Season, These Two Clemson RBs Are Looking to Bounce Back in 2026Clemson’s 2024 season, which ended in a College Football Playoff appearance, had plenty of contributors, especially from the running back room. While Phil Mafa

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3 under-the-radar Virginia Tech football transfers who could turn some heads in 2026Going into the 2026 season, there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the Virginia Tech football team in Year 1 of James Franklin. There has been a lot of ro

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Clemson RB Chris Johnson Jr. Seeing New Personal Best in Speed Entering 2026During the spring, Clemson Tigers head coach Dabo Swinney challenged SMU transfer Chris Johnson Jr. to transform his body ahead of 2026. After the offseason fi

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Matt Luke hosts gladiator match, Tigers put RBs to work on scorching Clemson camp dayIt was our first watch of the Tigers in shells; with that comes some thudding. Monday brought our third and final practice observation to the table, and what we got did not disappoint. *When the shells come on, the offensive linemen get ready for battle.

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James Franklin sent a warning to the rest of the ACC about Kemari CopelandWhen Kemari Copeland was looking to make the jump from Iowa Western Community College to the Power 4, there were not many schools that were after him. However,

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Virginia Tech football: Freshman WR earns praise from James Franklin“FatRat” is off to a fast start.

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Hungry for more: Jerome Carter brings belief, ball-hawking edge to ClemsonCLEMSON - Jerome Carter III did not need six interceptions to believe he belonged at this level. He needed them to make everyone else believe it.

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Former Clemson WR Signs with Pittsburgh SteelersFormer Clemson wide receiver Cornell Powell signed a camp contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday, per the team’s PR. The two-time Super Bowl champion

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Inside the Sports Science Adoption of Franklin's First Hokies Fall CampPenn State transplants say the bones of a James Franklin fall camp haven't changed. What has: NFL-style recovery, summer OTAs and a sports science director poached from the pros.

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Clemson Tigers' Star Defender Lands on 2026 College Football Freaks ListFor the second year in a row, a Clemson player has cracked The Athletic's College Football Freaks List due to a multitude of elite measurables and statistics.

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Dabo Swinney Updates QB Chris Denson's Progress in Moving PositionsAs fall camp started last week for the Clemson Tigers, head coach Dabo Swinney had a scenario that had him look to change up the position of one of his players:

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James Franklin reveals one freshman name Virginia Tech fans are going to learn fast Now that James Franklin has had an opportunity to put together his first Virginia Tech football roster after a full offseason, there a no shortage of players wh

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Clemson Season Primer: SafetiesYour best source for quality Clemson Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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1 Word for Every Top 25 Team 🗣️Breaking down 2026 expectations for the nation's best squads 📲

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Virginia Tech football: Brent Pry relieved to have a healthy Jaquez WhiteBrent Pry is fired up about Jaquez White.

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TJ Moore loves Spider-Man. Now, he's ready to be Clemson's superheroCLEMSON - T.J. Moore is a Spider-Man fan. Like Peter Parker, Moore's origin story also features a sense of wonder. His parents needed something to grab a young Moore's attention while his father took a nap, and Spider-Man was on the TV. From the first spin of a web, Moore was hooked.

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'It's Very Explosive': Clemson's Standout Receivers Detail Chad Morris's Offense Clemson’s offense in 2026 will depend on a few things to determine if it will stand out. One of those factors involves the Tigers’ standouts at wide receiver: T

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Clemson Safeties Raved About New Position Coach Nolan Turner. Here's WhyIn 2024, former Clemson safety Nolan Turner switched his NFL football pads for a clipboard and a pen, rejoining the program where he made a name for himself to

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Why Antonio Williams Is a Big Winner of Commander’s Stefon Diggs SigningFormer Clemson wide receiver Antonio Williams’ outlook with the Washington Commanders got brighter on Wednesday, despite no action by Williams himself. Washingt

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One Virginia Tech football prediction that fans can't impossibly ignoreThere is still one month before James Franklin officially coaches his first game in Blacksburg at Lane Stadium on Sept. 5 against VMI under the lights at 7:30 p

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Ethan Grunkemeyer revealed the real reason why he followed James Franklin to Virginia TechWhen it came to the quarterback position for 2026 and beyond at Virginia Tech, one thing was clear after James Franklin was hired: he was going to be able to ge

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Former 2-time NFL head coach visits Virginia Tech’s fall campA two-time former NFL head coach was in Blacksburg to speak to the Hokies.

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Clemson WR Bryant Wesco Jr. Details Recovery From Season-Ending Neck InjuryNearly a year after a brutal neck injury that preemptively ended his 2025 season, Clemson WR Bryant Wesco Jr. is back at fall camp and feeling better than ever.

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Wesco missed the hits: Now Clemson's star receiver embraces a second chanceCLEMSON - Bryant Wesco never imagined he could miss getting hit. He missed running routes. He missed competing against Clemson's defensive backs. He missed catching passes and turning upfield.

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Back to his roots: Erik Bakich on Clemson's program resetCLEMSON - Erik Bakich's grip on the podium tightened. Nearly 30 minutes into his fall press conference to recap the offseason for Clemson baseball, he was asked about how he's handled the outside noise following the Tigers' 2026 season.

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Clemson WR Tristan Smith Retells Process of Receiving Extra Year of Eligibility Until the middle of June, Clemson wideout Tristan Smith had to hold his breath as judges looked to determine if he could have an extra year of eligibility. Gen

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ACC Hot Seats: Who is safe and whose seat is getting extremely hot entering 2026?Fall football camps have kicked off and we are just three weeks away from Week 0 games and a month from Week 1 games. There are a handful of ACC teams playing i

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Virginia Tech predicted to land an elite Class of 2028 quarterback under James FranklinAs soon as James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, you knew things were about to change on several fronts. One of those fronts might have gone under the rada

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Virginia Tech football villain is one that Hokies fans would not see comingWhen it comes to villains for the Virginia Tech football team, well, the list could be a long one. A very long one. What about the University of Miami? How abou

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'Winners are going to win': Court victory gives Clemson's Tristan Smith one more shotCLEMSON - Tristan Smith knew the decision was coming. The Clemson wide receiver had spent the week waiting, wondering and trying not to worry. When that Friday finally arrived in June, Smith returned home after a workout and took a nap.

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James Franklin landing at Virginia Tech is quickly turning into an ACC nightmareAs the Virginia Tech search committee was beginning its search to find Bret Pry's replacement as head coach in Blacksburg, the perfect candidate fell into their

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Virginia Tech football: TE Luke Reynolds named to Mackey Award watch listVirginia Tech TE Luke Reynolds receiving some preseason love.

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Quick draw: Clemson's quarterback duel takes center stage at practiceCLEMSON - There were no six-shooters, no walk to 40 paces and no dusty street outside the O.K. Corral. But Clemson's quarterback duel came into sharper focus Friday afternoon. The Tigers held their second August practice, with the assembled media allowed to watch the opening periods.

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Why Dabo Swinney Believes Clemson's Running Back Room Is Better Than People ThinkClemson's running back room is stacked ahead of the 2026 season, and head coach Dabo Swinney thinks it's better than anyone realizes. Here's why.

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How a 208-Pound Freshman Became Clemson Football's Model of DevelopmentDabo Swinney called out Jahiem Lawson at fall camp's weigh-in, saying he's a "brickhouse" after increasing his weight by nearly 50 pounds over the past 4 years.

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Dabo Swinney Sees This Clemson Wide Receiver Flashing Throughout the 2026 SeasonOne of the most rewarding parts of being a head coach, especially at the college level, is monitoring the growth of a young player. Clemson Tigers head coach Da

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Ashton Hampton embraces leadership role in rebuilt Clemson secondaryCLEMSON - Ashton Hampton was determined to be the first player up the hill during Clemson's grueling summer dike runs. For the Tigers' junior cornerback, leading the pack was about far more than winning a conditioning drill.

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Why Ashton Hampton is Ready to Take Role of Top Cornerback For ClemsonEvery football team needs a shutdown cornerback. In 2026, Ashton Hampton will look to be that guy for the Clemson Tigers. He believes that it’s his time to be

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James Franklin just made his stance on the Virginia Tech QB situation crystal clearIn one month, James Franklin will begin his first season as head coach of the Virginia Tech football team. That will happen when the Hokies kick off the season

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Swinney says no starters, no depth chart as Clemson opens fall practiceCLEMSON - Dabo Swinney didn't unveil a depth chart Thursday. In fact, Clemson's head coach made it clear that he doesn't have one. "I don't have any starters," Swinney said. "There ain't nobody starting.

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Control what you can control: Swinney on his message to Clemson QB battle, teamCLEMSON - Clemson's battle at quarterback is the most complicated matter of camp. Ahead of the first day, Dabo Swinney had a rather straightforward message for his guys. Control what you can control.

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Clemson Fall Camp, Dabo Swinney UpdatesCLEMSON - Happy opening day of fall camp. Dabo Swinney is set to speak with the media at 3:25, and we will have practice updates beginning around 4:50. Stay tuned for more this afternoon as camp gets underway.

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Virginia Tech football: Updates from the start of fall campFall camp begins.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech suffer a brutal camp setback with a key injuryGoing into fall camp, excitement builds for a new football season. At Virginia Tech, the excitement builds for first-year head coach James Franklin. A month aft

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Clemson's Dabo Swinney Details Multiple Injury Updates Ahead of Fall CampWe're just 30 days away from Clemson Football, and today, head coach Dabo Swinney kicked off fall camp with multiple injury updates from across the roster.

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How Dabo Swinney, Clemson Tigers Will React to NCAA's New Five-Year Rule In a program that’s built on development over talent itself, Clemson football could see a shift in how it runs things with a new ruling. Going into this season

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Why Dabo Swinney Believes Christopher Vizzina Gets 'Downplayed' For Staying At ClemsonThere aren’t many programs that receive enough credit for their retention like the Clemson Tigers do. Conversely, there’s criticism for it, especially at quarte

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Congressional proposal could complicate Clemson's long-term conference futureFor much of the past three years, the biggest question surrounding Clemson athletics hasn't been whether the Tigers could leave the Atlantic Coast Conference someday. It's been whether they would.

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Even after a down season, Virginia Tech is still in the middle of ACC's premier matchupsThere was a time when the Virginia Tech football team was mentioned in a handful of games before the season that would be the biggest ACC games during certain w

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Virginia Tech has an under-the-radar case to be a College Football Playoff dark horseUsually, when a college football team is coming off a 3-9 season, there is nowhere to go but up. That's the case when it comes to Virginia Tech. The Hokies are

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Nick Eason's Clemson depth chart begins with a 'circle of trust'CLEMSON - Nick Eason does not begin evaluating Clemson's defensive tackles with a traditional depth chart. He draws a circle. Then he puts every player's name outside it. "I show them a circle of trust," Eason said. "I put everybody's name in the circle of guys I don't trust.

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ACC Football Preseason Power Rankings: Where is Virginia Tech under James Franklin in Year 1?College football camps are here, and the grind for each team to find a way into the 12-team College Football Playoff is beginning. Last season, Miami came up sh

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Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White makes fourth significant hireVirginia Tech announced the hiring of PJ Mullen.

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National Media Sees Clemson's Coaches' Poll Ranking As Generous. Here's WhyNearly a year ago to this date, Clemson was the No. 4 team in the AP Top 25 heading into a home matchup with LSU to kick off the 2025 season. In the following

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Where Did Clemson Land in the Latest Preseason Coaches Poll?Clemson cracked the latest 2026 Preseason Coaches Poll, but at its lowest spot since 2011. Is the ranking justified, or are the Tigers being underestimated?

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4-star OL breaks down Clemson's slot in top three, ACC school to beat2028 four-star OL Sam Walker of Carrollton, GA hasn't fooled around with the recruiting process. After processing multiple offers, Walker named a top three of South Carolina, Clemson, and Georgia Tech. He has been to all three, and he plans to visit each one again for a game this season.

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Full guide to Virginia Tech fall camp for James Franklin's first season in BlacksburgIt has been eight months since Virginia Tech officially hired James Franklin as their next football coach, replacing his former Penn State defensive coordinator

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Is Christopher Vizzina Clemson's Most Important Player in 2026?For most teams, a quarterback defines the ceiling and floor of a program, and the Clemson Tigers have that at the center of their success in 2026. Head coach D

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Why ESPN is Correct on Clemson Being Capable of a CFP TeamTwo years ago, Clemson football ended its season with a College Football Playoff appearance, its first since 2020. Since then, head coach Dabo Swinney has been

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Three Hot Takes For Clemson Football Ahead of 2026The beginning of August means the end of talking season, unless I have to say something about it. Clemson football has one of the biggest prove-it seasons in a

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Where Does Sammy Brown Rank Among the Top Returning Linebackers?PFF released its Top 10 returning linebackers list, and Clemson's Sammy Brown made the cut. Find out where he landed, and who ranked ahead of him.

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Virginia Tech's James Franklin joins exclusive list of first-year head coachesWhen Penn State fired James Franklin as their football coach last October, he became the top target of every program looking to hire its next head coach. Believ

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Projecting Virginia Tech football's 2026 depth chart before the start of fall campJust like that, the summer is over for college football coaches and players as camp is about to get underway. For Virginia Tech, that means James Franklin's fir

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Clemson offensive line faces simple reality: Get in shape or get replacedCLEMSON - Matt Luke has a simple warning for Clemson's offensive linemen as they prepare to play at Chad Morris' pace. Get in shape, or someone who is will take your job.

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Ranking every starting quarterback during Brent Pry's underwhelming Virginia Tech tenureDuring his four-plus seasons at Virginia Tech, Brent Pry certainly had his ups and downs at times. However, one position that had questions surrounding it and n

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Virginia Tech football: Can Hokies make CFP in Year 1 of James Franklin era?Is it possible to go from 3-9 to the CFP in 12 months?

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Former Clemson Standout Clelin Ferrell Looking to Make Splash With New NFL TeamFrom his time at Clemson during the 2015-19 seasons, many saw defensive end Clelin Ferrell as the league’s potential breakout star for the next decade. It wasn

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Former Virginia Tech star opening eyes in an uncommon way in first NFL training campNFL camps are well underway and we are not far away from NFL preseason games beginning soon. Hey, it's football, no? There are several former Virignia Tech play

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Virginia Tech football's game at Maryland just got more complicated for Brent PryWhen it came down to decision day for quarterback Malik Washington back in 2024, it was down to Maryland, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, and Central Florida. The Hoki

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Virginia Tech diamond in the rough poised for breakout season with a huge chip on the shoulderGoing into the 2026 season, there is nobody with a bigger chip on their shoulder for the Virginia Tech football team than James Franklin. After being fired from

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Clemson's deeper portal dive changes roster-building equationCLEMSON - Clemson did not ease its way into the transfer portal this offseason. The Tigers dove in.

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Clemson's portal 'speed dating' adds experience to defensive tackle roomCLEMSON - Nick Eason can spend two or three years studying a high school prospect. The transfer portal might give him 48 hours.

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5 wins James Franklin can get this season at Virginia Tech to finally silence his trollsWe are one month away from the James Franklin era officially beginning at Virginia Tech. Hired last November, the former Vanderbilt and Penn State coach was hir

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Virginia Tech football: 5 defensive players to watch for fall camp5 defensive players to know for fall camp.

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3 Reasons Why Clemson Can Overachieve in 2026 Football season is right around the corner. The Clemson Tigers are about to head into fall camp next week in preparation for the regular season. It’s been an i

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Four-Star 2028 Interior Offensive Lineman Places Clemson in Top ThreeA four-star interior offensive lineman has released his top 3, and Clemson is the early favorite to land him. Here's a look at where his recruitment stands.

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Virginia Tech football is building an underrated position that can be lethal in 2026When Virginia Tech hired James Franklin, the narrative around the Hokies also changed when it comes to the offense. As expected, the veteran coach brought some

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Virginia Tech's ACC schedule looks much more daunting after preseason poll is droppedWhen the ACC dropped the 2026 football schedules, one quick look at James Franklin's first schedule at Virginia Tech certainly opened some eyes. If there was on

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ESPN confirms that Virginia Tech is back under James Franklin ahead of fall campNow that the calendar has turned to August, we have college football this month. However, for fans of Virginia Tech, you're going to have to wait until Septembe

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Clemson Alum DeAndre Hopkins Sets Record Straight About Retirement Talk Amid Coaching JobIt’s been a whirlwind of a week for former Clemson wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who’s moved from the Northeast to Atlanta over the last few days. Hopkins was

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Kyle Richardson's impact on Clemson's standing with Tennessee TEMomentum in Music City. Kyle Richardson has begun looking ahead to the next crop of tight ends, and it's safe to say one Tennessee pass catcher is going to hold Clemson high in his recruitment heading into the fall.

D-Hop Not Retired from NFL 🤔

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D-Hop Not Retired from NFL 🤔WR shares post after joining Georgia Tech staff 📸

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Virginia Tech Football News: James Franklin, ACC fixing major blunder, preseason jokeJames Franklin's first camp and season as head football coach at Virginia Tech is here now that the calendar has turned to August. With Labor Day late this seas

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Clemson won't ask one player to replace Peter WoodsCLEMSON - Peter Woods left Clemson with a first-round pedigree and a massive vacancy in the middle of its defense. Nick Eason has no intention of asking one player to fill it. "You can't replace a Peter Woods," Clemson's defensive tackles coach said. "Peter Woods is himself.

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies represented in ESPN’s 2026 college football trailerMore love for the Hokies ahead of the 2026 college football season.

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Clemson Falls Short on Final 2027 Target, Loses Out to GeorgiaClemson's final target has made his decision, closing out the board as the staff shifts focus to keeping the rest of the class together through Signing Day.

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DeAndre Hopkins Expected to Join ACC Foe's Coaching StaffFormer Clemson star DeAndre Hopkins is reportedly set to join an ACC program's offensive staff, consequently setting a reunion between him and a familiar coach.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech setting the pace for elite in-state 2028 quarterbackThe NCAA dead period is about to end, and recruiting will once again come front and center along the fast-approaching 2026 season. It will be James Franklin's f

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Clemson 2026 Schedule Preview: Swinney vs. Belichick IIFall camp is days away. Kickoff in Baton Rouge isn't far behind. Over the next several days, we will lay out Clemson's schedule and evaluate each team the Tigers are set to face (excluding Charleston Southern and Georgia Southern). We will examine the 2025 season, notable offseason movement, make the case for Clemson to win, and why the Tigers could falter.

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Why Josh Pate Calls Dabo Swinney a 'Unique Case' Entering 2026It’s rare in the era of college football that we are in to say that coaches have immunity in their respective positions. College football analyst Josh Pate migh

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Thomas Allen takes charge of Clemson's rebuilt pass defenseCLEMSON - When Clemson's defensive backs intercept a pass this fall, Thomas Allen will be happy to share the credit. When they surrender a touchdown, he knows exactly where the blame will land. "If we give up a defensive passing touchdown, you know who to yell at at the end of the day," Allen said.

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What 4-Star QB Trace Hawkins Brings to ClemsonFour-star quarterback Trace Hawkins has committed to the Clemson Tigers, per multiple reports on Thursday evening. The 6-foot, 180-pound signal-caller has quick

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Virginia Tech football: Kemari Copeland named to preseason All-ACC teamAnother honor for Kemari Copeland.

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4-star 2028 QB Trace Hawkins snubs James Franklin and Virginia Tech for ACC powerhouseThe dead period is about to end in college football, and recruiting in the Class of 2028 is going to pick up. Visits are beginning to be made for recruits this

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Clemson Tigers Land First Commitment of 2028 ClassClemson lands its first 2028 commitment, marking the 3rd straight class the Tigers have secured their QB among the first two pledges. Here's the full breakdown.

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Former Clemson DT Feared to Torn ACL Ahead of NFL SeasonWhile the Clemson Tigers play on Saturdays, Sundays are when their alumni shine. However, there is one standout who could miss the entire season with a training

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CFB writer has Virginia Tech fans bracing for a vast improvement under James FranklinIt's hard to believe, but the 2026 college football season is here in terms of camps opening across the country. As far as Virginia Tech goes, it'll be the firs

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Tajh Boyd brings insight, credibility to coaching Morris offense with Clemson QBsCLEMSON - Clemson quarterback coach Tajh Boyd's message to his group is simple: "be Clark Kent." It does not matter who is taking the snap between any of the guys in the room, the message was the same.

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Clemson DE Coach Sees Big Things in 2026 For Edge Rusher Jahiem Lawson Since Clemson defensive ends coach Chris Rumph returned to the program in December of 2023, he heard what teammates said about Jahiem Lawson. The younger brothe

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Four Clemson Tigers Fall on 2026 All-ACC Preseason Team2026 will look to be a season filled with revenge for Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney. However, he will enter the year with some of his players being underrated

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Rating Clemson's top signees of the last decade: QB Cade KlubnikHow do the best-rated signees in Clemson's recent memory stack up? Dabo Swinney has brought in all kinds of talent throughout his tenure with the Tigers, but dating back to 2016, how have the best-rated prospects from each class fared?

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Clemson 2026 CB Preview: The post-Terrell era beginsTenth in a series previewing Clemson's 2026 roster in the weeks leading up to the start of camp on Aug. 6. On the roster (10): Donovan Starr, Branden Strozier, Ashton Hampton, Elliot Washington II, Corian Gipson, Misun Kelley, Shavar Young, Myles Oliver, Marcell Gipson and Davion Joyner.

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Athlon Sports confirmed what haters fear about James Franklin and Virginia TechTwo weeks ago, James Franklin and three of his players made their way to Charlotte for their first ACC Media Days as head coach at Virginia Tech. There are a ha

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Virginia Tech continues to fly under the radar entering James Franklin's first seasonOne big wild card in college football in 2026 is Virginia Tech. Coming off a 3-9 season in 2025 that saw head coach Brent Pry fired, he was replaced by his form

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Former Clemson All-American Signs Contract with Miami Dolphins A two-time National Champion and former No. 4 overall pick is heading to Miami, agreeing to terms with the Dolphins on Monday evening.

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Clemson 2026 schedule preview: Can Swinney's Tigers pull off upset at LSU?Fall camp is days away. Kickoff in Baton Rouge isn't far behind. Over the next several days, we will lay out Clemson's schedule, and evaluate each Power 4 conference team the Tigers are set to face.

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Virginia Tech football: Where did the Hokies land in ACC preseason poll?Where are the Hokies picked in the ACC?

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Virginia Tech and James Franklin get a predictable spot in the ACC preseason pollIt's hard to believe that it has been almost nine months since James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech as the head football coach, replacing his former defens

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Rating Clemson's top signees of the last decade: Tristan LeighHow do the best-rated signees in Clemson's recent memory stack up? Dabo Swinney has brought in all kinds of talent throughout his tenure with the Tigers, but since 2016, how have the highest-rated prospects from each class fared?

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Clemson Safeties Coach Nolan Turner Breaks Down Corey Myrick, Jerome Carter III's ProgressClemson’s safety room needed a change after busted coverages and missed assignments. Fortunately, Dabo Swinney pivoted to one of his best leaders at the positio

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For Seneca native Brad Glenn, joining Clemson's staff completes a lifelong journey homeCLEMSON - Long before Brad Glenn became an offensive coordinator, long before he helped Appalachian State win three consecutive national championships and long before his career carried him to Cincinnati, Virginia Tech and several other college programs, he was a boy from Seneca dreaming about

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2028 Four-Star Quarterback Sets Commitment Date, Predicted to Land with ClemsonA blue-chip quarterback from Georgia is set to make his college decision Thursday, and six recruiting experts already agree on where he's headed.

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Clemson Freshman Receiver Praised Ahead of Opening SeasonClemson’s wide receiver room has always been known for its talent. Once again, position coach Tyler Grisham has more coming into 2026. The Tigers had a trio of

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Virginia Tech gets eye-opening warning ahead of trip to SMU in NovemberThe ACC did James Franklin and Virginia Tech no favors when it came to his first conference schedule in Blacksburg. Sure, it begins ok; however, the backend is

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Could Clemson have its 2028 quarterback soon?History has a way of repeating itself. For Clemson, quarterback commitments have become synonymous with July. Tait Reynolds checked out Dabo Swinney's high school camp in June of 2024. He committed in July.

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Joel Klatt Details Pressure Facing Dabo Swinney in 2026 SeasonExpectations for the Clemson Tigers are high once again as the 2026 season nears kickoff. After free-falling from national championship aspirations to an up-and

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Virginia Tech 2028 QB recruit sets commitment date with SEC & ACC schools in the mixThings have been very quiet when it comes to recruiting in college football. However, that is all about to change as the calendar flips to August in a few days,

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Clemson QB Coach Tajh Boyd Gives Perspective on Quarterback CompetitionWhen there’s a quarterback battle going on, one tends to look back to former players in similar situations for help. Fortunately, the Clemson Tigers already hav

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Six biggest X-Factors of Clemson's 2026 season: Part 6Clemson football has a crucial season upcoming as they hope to render last year's paltry 7-6 record an aberration. They return several star wide receivers and their best group of defensive ends since the Power Rangers were in Clemson, but there are still pressing questions.

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CFB writer has a very questionable take on James Franklin and Virginia Tech recruitingWhen it comes to recruiting in college football, there are no better names that go with recruiting success than James Franklin back in his days at Penn State. W

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech get an encouraging prediction for the 2026 seasonWhen it comes to which college football teams have an opportunity to rebound and improve their win total from 2025, you can bet that Virginia Tech is one school

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Where Clemson RB Gideon Davidson Has Grown Entering His Sophomore SeasonClemson’s running back room has goals to bring back the Tigers' offense of old from several years ago. Sophomore Gideon Davidson will headline that group. Alth