Virginia Tech vs. Clemson - November 09, 2024

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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.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Tonight: 3-for-4, Double, HR, 5 RBI Reached 1,200 career hits and recorded 5 RBI in a game for the first time since June 29, 2024. #BlueJays50

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James Franklin did his due diligence on DQ Smith, reaching out to Shane Beamer and Torrian Gray to get background on the safety. On that, a permanent No. 25 for George Ballance, Emmett Laws' progress and more in a jam-packed #Hokies practice report: https://t.co/akHIRmJCFA

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Hokies Practice Report: On DQ Smith, George Ballance Getting No. 25 All Season And More🔒 Smith was at practice on Wednesday, as was Ballance in a No. 25 jersey. Plus, Emmett Laws is progressing faster than expected. @AndyBitterVT: https://t.co/mc5ugkuU29

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Dabo Addresses Lane Rumor 🗣️Clemson HC says Kiffin had 'nothing to do' with Ole Miss tampering report 🎥

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Clemson DC Tom Allen Praises Ashton Hampton's Growth Entering 2026 SeasonOn Tuesday, Clemson's Tom Allen 'emphatically' praised Ashton Hampton's growth into CB1, crediting his consistency ahead of the Tigers' opener vs. LSU.

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Clemson OC Chad Morris Make Important Playcalling Decision Ahead of 2026 SeasonWhen offensive coordinator Chad Morris was hired during the 2026 offseason, his energy, tempo-style offense and Red Bull would return to the Clemson Tigers. He

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Why Dabo Swinney’s Preseason Game Proposal is Needed in College Football When discussing his decision to name redshirt junior Christopher Vizzina as the starting quarterback, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney was candid. “We can’t go a

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Why Christopher Vizzina Wouldn't Change His Journey to Clemson Starting QB JobIn January 2023, Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina was a mid-year enrollee practicing with the team, learning behind new starter Cade Klubnik. Fast forwa

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Clemson Football Recruiting Needs in the Class of 2027: OffenseYour best source for quality Clemson Tigers news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Why Clemson's Transfers in the Secondary Have Tom Allen Impressed Entering Week 1 Entering his second season with the Clemson Tigers, defensive coordinator Tom Allen saw the issues in the secondary that his unit gave up at times in 2025. So

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Virginia Tech drops familiar uniform reveal for James Franklin's first gameThe James Franklin era begins on Saturday night when VMI visits Blacksburg for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff under the lights at Lane Stadium. There is no better way to b

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Clemson's season begins with a 'check-every-box' challenge at LSUCLEMSON - Eight months of work will carry Clemson into one of college football's loudest stadiums Saturday night. What happens next, Dabo Swinney said, will provide answers no practice could. Clemson will open its season against No. 11 LSU at 7:49 p.m.

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Vizzina gets Clemson's first start, but QB competition will follow Tigers to LSUCLEMSON - Christopher Vizzina won the right to take Clemson's first snap of the season. What happens after that remains very much unsettled. Clemson coach Dabo Swinney announced Tuesday that Vizzina will start Saturday night's season opener at No.

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James Franklin reveals one threat that VMI poses to Virginia Tech in the season openerWhen the Virginia Tech football team takes the field on Saturday night at Lane Stadium for James Franklin's first game as head coach against VMI, they will be d

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Virginia Tech vs. VMI Week 1: How to watch, weather, odds, announcers, and moreHow to watch Virginia Tech vs. VMI Week 1 Date: Saturday, Sept. 5Time: 7:30 p.m. ETVenue: Lane StadiumHow to Watch (TV): ACC NetworkStreaming: fubo TVVirginia T

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech are squarely in the mix for elite 4-star WR Malachi LeeWith the start of the 2026 season comes the start of recruiting trips for the Class of 2028 and, in some cases, beyond. Virginia Tech begins the James Franklin

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Surprise: Virginia Tech lands South Carolina transfer days before season openerHokies land a former SEC starter days before the season opener.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech adding DQ Smith sends potential warning signsTimes are crazy in college football, and there is nothing that can be ruled out. However, just one day after Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin asked a

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Dabo Swinney Calls State of College Football 'Embarrassing' Ahead of LSU Season OpenerDabo Swinney breaks down what it's been like preparing for LSU's roster of former NFL players, and doesn't hold back on his frustrations with College Football.

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Dabo Swinney Names Final Piece of Clemson's Starting WR Trio Dabo Swinney finally revealed who Clemson's third starting WR will be alongside T.J. Moore and Bryant Wesco Jr. ahead of the season opener versus LSU.

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LSU HC Lane Kiffin Details Unknowns in Clemson Offense: 'That's Always Scary'Perhaps there’s nobody more in the spotlight for the Clemson Tigers’ first game of the year than the opposing head coach, LSU’s Lane Kiffin. Kiffin took over h

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Live from Clemson: Dabo Swinney previews LSUHappy game week to all who celebrate. Dabo Swinney is set to begin his LSU preview at 11:00 a.m., with Tom Allen set to address the media with the following players: TE Olsen Patt-Henry DE Will Heldt QB Christopher Vizzina Stay tuned for updates.

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Clemson Football Names Starting Quarterback For Week 1Despite keeping the choice a mystery throughout the summer, Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney announced his starting quarterback ahead of Week 1, as the Tigers be

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Dabo Swinney has announced Christopher Vizzina as the school's starting quarterback. This has long been the expected outcome for the Tigers.

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Clemson HC Dabo Swinney is Embracing The Underdog Role Heading Into LSUAs the 2026 season inches closer to Week 1, the Clemson Tigers are preparing their trip to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, to face No. 11 LSU. While being expected to

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Inside one Clemson athlete's fight to protect collegiate athleticsElla Brooks sits in Clemson's new athletic recovery center. It's a sunny Friday afternoon, with her view being the glowing blue sky reflecting off the waters of Lake Hartwell. In moments like those, it's hard to imagine this is what being a collegiate athlete brings.

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Clemson's separating factor heading into the seasonWhat separates Clemson from the rest of college football? For years during Dabo Swinney's generational run, the general public saw the NFL talent littered across the rosters.

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5 bold Virginia Tech football predictions in James Franklin's first seasonThe James Franklin era in Blacksburg begins on Saturday night at 7:30 when VMI visits for the first os three non-conference games. It has been nearly 10 months

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Virginia Tech football line against VMI is moving toward a mind-blowing spreadJames Franklin will finally coach his first game at Virginia Tech on Saturday night when VMI visits Blacksburg for a 7:30 p.m. kickoff at Lane Stadium. The Keyd

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Former Clemson Starting QB Makes 53-Man Roster, Praised By Jets Head CoachFor four seasons, Clemson quarterback Cade Klubnik was making waves under center for the Tigers. Now, he’s going into the same type of situation in the NFL. Kl

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Virginia Tech Hokies Football Names Ethan Grunkemeyer the Starting Quarterback and Team CaptainCoach Franklin names Ethan Grunkemeyer the starting quarterback and team captain. He also talks about the challenge of defending the VMI Triple Option.

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Paul Finebaum Discredits Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina Once Again Ahead of LSUCollege football’s toughest critic is a difficult question to answer, but most people would have ESPN’s Paul Finebaum towards the top. When it comes to the Clem

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Jets HC Aaron Glenn told reporters that rookie QB Cade Klubnik will be the team’s No. 2 quarterback.

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Staff Predictions For Clemson Football’s 2026 Season The Clemson Tigers have been the mainstay of the ACC since head coach Dabo Swinney took over 18 years ago. However, that could be changing with how the 2026 sea

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James Franklin confirms obvious Ethan Grunkemeyer decision ahead of Virginia Tech's openerAfter the Virginia Tech football team secured a commitment from a Penn State transfer, quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, it was thought that he was going to be the

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Former Clemson Running Back Waived By Dallas CowboysOne of the recent Clemson Tigers who has made waves in the backfield will have an uphill battle to get back into the NFL next season. Second-year running back P

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Sources: Virginia Tech has named transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer the starting quarterback, and he’ll debut for the Hokies against VMI. Grunkemeyer is a Penn State transfer who threw for 1,339 yards and eight touchdowns. Won his final four starts of the year at Penn State.

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Collin Sadler's versatility could make him Clemson's answer at right tackleCLEMSON - Collin Sadler has spent much of his Clemson career preparing to be the answer when something goes wrong. Need a left guard? Sadler can play there. Need a left tackle? He has done that, too.

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Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Cornerbacks and safetiesPreviewing Virginia Tech’s second in 2026.

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Former Clemson Offensive Lineman Waived by Minnesota VikingsA former Clemson offensive tackle's rookie season with the Vikings has come to an abrupt end after just seeing nearly 50 snaps in his NFL Preseason finale.

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Former Clemson Running Back Expected to Make Baltimore Ravens 53-Man RosterAfter multiple strong preseason performances, the Baltimore Ravens are expected to keep this fifth-round pick out of Clemson on their 53-man roster.

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Five-star heart: Inside Clemson's top pledge's unique NIL gestureJamarin Simmons is known for his talent. His head coach, Johnathan Holston, wants his five-star talent to be known for his heart.

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Game-by-game prediction for Virginia Tech football's 2026 season Ten months after being hired at Virginia Tech, James Franklin will begin his tenure in Blacksburg on Sept. 5, when VMI visits. As for a handful of ACC teams, th

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ESPN Analyst Greg McElroy Gives Take on Clemson Quarterback Battle With only a week to go until Clemson football kicks off its season with No. 11 LSU, one glaring question remains: Who is head coach Dabo Swinney going to roll o

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In-state running back details evolving recruitment, Clemson's growing interestMichael's Martin's sophomore season was about his arrival. This fall, it is about taking the interest he's acquired and seeing which top contenders stand out. The Christ Church Episcopal running back rushed for a handful of yards, over 1,400 to be more exact, in 2025.

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Christian Bentancur is Looking to Follow in The Footsteps of Previous Clemson TE GreatsClemson football brought back former offensive coordinator Chad Morris to go into his previous role for the 2026 season. One thing is for certain: tight ends wi

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Former Virginia Tech star reveals James Franklin's blueprint for early success in 2026If there is someone who knows what having the Virginia Tech football program back and being a national brand is like, it's former wide receiver Eddie Royal. If

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Brent Pry explains why Aycen Stevens is primed for a breakout season for Virginia TechGoing into the 2026 season, some Virginia Tech football players are primed for a breakout season. Some of the players who are primed came to Blacksburg through

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Clemson's most important weapon vs. LSU might not play offense or defenseClemson can practice the snap, the kick and the catch. It cannot recreate the sound that will accompany them in Baton Rouge. That is what makes special teams one of the most important and least discussed parts of Clemson's Sept. 5 opener at LSU. A quarterback can recover from an incompletion.

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4-star LB, Clemson legacy, breaks down finalists and potential commitment dateA final two with more overlap than many realize. 2028 four-star linebacker Jay Schell's recruitment is in the home stretch. He's down to Clemson and Oklahoma and will visit both programs before making his official decision.

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Top-Ranked 2028 Offensive Lineman Sets Clemson Game-Day Visit for Miami MatchupThe No. 1 2028 offensive lineman just revealed his game-day visit schedule, and Clemson made the cut. See which game he'll attend and who else is in the mix.

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Clemson's Quarterback Battle Leaning Towards Candidates Ahead of LSUThe 2026 offseason has brought plenty of storylines for the Clemson Tigers, but one involves the most important position of them all: quarterback. Now, with alm

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James Franklin has enough talent to win immediately at Virginia TechWhen it comes to James Franklin's first season as head coach at Virginia Tech, there have been some predictions ranging from 8-4 to 6-6. We here are Fighting Go

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Week 0 ACC Football Power Rankings: How high is Virginia Tech after fall camp?The wait is finally over. The 2026 college football season kicks off on Saturday with a Week 0 slate, and there will be five ACC schools- North Carolina, Florid

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Virginia Tech football: Former 4-star DB Chris Tangelo transfers to HokiesVanderbilt freshman DB transfers to Hokies.

🚨ACC Bans Pro Athletes

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🚨ACC Bans Pro AthletesConference follows lead of Big Ten, SEC and Big 12. Full statement here 📲

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Six words that have defined Clemson's recruiting momentumSix words can change a class. In Clemson's case, six words sparked a fire that has produced a top-15 class in the country. Following a 7-6 season, the Tigers were not anyone's pick to have a summer of dominance on the recruiting trail. One phrase was a pivotal turning point.

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Why ESPN Believe Clemson DT Andy Burburija is a Breakout Sleeper in 2026The 2026 offseason saw the Clemson Tigers dive into the transfer portal more than usual. As a result, some of the players that not many people are talking about

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Christopher Vizzina continues to be the favorite in the Clemson quarterback competition, sources tell @CBSSports. Former Class of 2023 top-80 overall recruit. Threw for 317 yards and three TDs vs. SMU in his one start last year. Clemson opens this season against LSU next week.

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CBS Sports Counting Out Clemson in ACC PredictionTwo years removed from their last ACC Championship, the Clemson Tigers will have to gain back the respect of plenty of national analysts in the sport. That incl

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Fall Camp Buzz Building Around Legend Glasker Has Reached National MediaBYU true freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker has been a standout since arriving on campus in January. Glasker looked like the next big thing at wide receiver

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See Which Clemson Tigers Made ESPN's Top 100 Player ListDespite not being ranked in the AP Top 25 poll, the Clemson Tigers still have the quality to be mentioned on individual lists. ESPN revealed its top 100 player

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Projecting Virginia Tech football's Week 1 depth chart against VMI after fall campJames Franklin's first fall camp at Virginia Tech is about to wrap up, and all eyes will turn toward the 2026 season. The Hokies will begin the season on Sept.

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Virginia Tech Football News: Kirk Herbstreit drops promising take that fans will loveESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joined the Bussin With The Boys podcast recently and discussed the upcoming season. The former Ohio State quarterb

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2026 Clemson schedule preview: Halloween's high stakes in TallahasseeUp next in our outlook is the first road trip of the back half of Clemson's schedule. When Clemson and Florida State clash, it has always been newsworthy. Last year, when the two programs met, both teams were desperately seeking answers.

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Ranking every ACC QB James Franklin and Virginia Tech has to face in the 2026 seasonThe 2026 Week 0 slate for college football is just two days away on Saturday (Aug. 29). Virginia Tech fans will have to wait until next weekend for James Frankl

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Clemson, Oklahoma Make Final Two for Tigers' Priority TargetA Clemson priority target with deep ties to the program has narrowed his recruitment to the Tigers and Sooners. Here's where things stand ahead of his visits.

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Clemson DT Vic Burley Reaches Plea Deal in Disorderly Conduct Case, Suspension From Team RemainsJust five days after his arrest, Clemson DT Vic Burley pleaded guilty and received a conditional discharge; however, his suspension from the team still stands.

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Vic Burley receives conditional discharge in disorderly conduct caseCLEMSON - Vic Burley's path out of the Clemson Municipal Court system will take six months. His path back to Clemson's defensive line remains uncertain.

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Clemson Continues to See Shifts in Opponent Outlook Entering Week 1The Clemson Tigers have the tall task of facing No. 11 LSU inside Tiger Stadium to open the 2026 season. However, a ruling recently changed the type of personne

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Virginia Tech Hokies preseason awards watchlist tracker: Who can bring home awards?The 2026 college football season is fast approaching, and the James Franklin era begins at Virginia Tech on Sept. 5 when VMI visits for the season opener under

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Harris Sewell prepared for Clemson's center job long before the move became officialCLEMSON - Long before Harris Sewell became Clemson's full-time center, he was quietly rehearsing for the job. Before almost every snap he played at guard, Sewell went through the same mental checklist required of the man beside him.

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After two injury-shortened seasons, Elyjah Thurmon ready to finish what he startedCLEMSON - Elyjah Thurmon waited most of his freshman season for his first college start. It lasted one snap. A year later, after recovering from the ankle injury that ended that promising debut, Thurmon's second season lasted only three games before a shoulder injury sent him back to rehabilitation.

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Clemson fall camp stock risers: Gordon Sellars IIIFall camp is in the books, and LSU prep has begun. Between "The Boys are Back in Town" indicating football in Clemson was back and the final whistles of a preseason scrimmage, what did we learn?

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Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Wide receiverWe preview Virginia Tech’s wide receivers for 2026.

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Key Virginia Tech football camp injury opens the door for pivotal position battleWhen Virginia Tech football began its first camp under James Franklin, there were going to be a lot of position battles up for grabs. One position that appears

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: The SpecialistsThe Specialist Room is often only noticed when things go wrong, and often the determining factor in wins and losses. Virginia Tech has been lucky over the years to have quality Specialists.

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Kobe McCloud Sees 'Special Group' With Clemson's Linebacker RoomOne of Clemson’s biggest storylines over the course of this offseason involved the linebacker room. However, fifth-year player Kobe McCloud sees a united group

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Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina Left Out of Signature Position WatchlistsFor years, being the quarterback of the Clemson Tigers was one of the most prestigious privileges to have in college football. After the 2025 season, perhaps th

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4-star LB, Clemson legacy updates recruitment pictureJay Schell is used to exceeding expectations. This time last year, however, it was a different story. Schell was a sophomore on the rise. Now, he's a junior with national attention, and top programs battling for his services in the background.

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Clemson's fall camp stock risers: Ronan HanafinFall camp is in the books, and LSU prep has begun. Between "The Boys are Back in Town" indicating football in Clemson was back and the final whistles of a preseason scrimmage, what did we learn?

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3 ACC head coaches Virginia Tech plays who have way more to prove than James FranklinWhen the Virginia Tech football team takes the field for the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against VMI, it'll be the first game of the James Franklin era in Blacksburg

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Former Clemson Tigers QB Gets Chance at Redemption With Cleveland BrownsAfter a tight quarterback battle, the Browns have named their Week 1 starter, a former Clemson star looking to finally turn his career around in Cleveland.

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CFB writer points the finger at why Virginia Tech is an ACC darkhorse under James FranklinNobody can deny James Franklin's record of quickly turning around college football programs. What he did at Vanderbilt in the SEC before leaving for Penn State

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Virginia Tech Fall Camp: Oven Mitts, Deep CBsJaquez White leads a deep cornerback room, Nick Perry's DBs are covering in oven mitts, and James Franklin isn't hiding his QB pecking order.

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Incident Report Revealed Regarding Clemson DT Vic Burley's ArrestThe Clemson Tigers found out they will most likely be without graduate defensive tackle Vic Burley to begin the season, who was arrested on Saturday morning for

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Why Clemson's Week 1 Opponent Will Be a Matchup of Opposite Philosphies The fanfare has already begun for the Clemson Tigers entering Week 1. They will play No. 11 LSU in primetime on Sept. 5, with plenty of other top analysts being

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Realistic Virginia Tech football's floor and ceiling in James Franklin's first seasonThe James Franklin era officially begins in 12 days under the lights at Lane Stadium against VMI on Sept. 5. It is a long-awaited beginning for Franklin, who ha

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Where Are the Clemson Tigers Projected to Land This Bowl Season?ESPN released preseason bowl projections, and the Tigers' outlook looks a bit rosier than last year's trip to the Pinstripe Bowl. Here's where they'd land.

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Former Virginia Tech TE takes advantage of a major flaw to return to college footballThere has been a lot of noise surrounding former Virginia Tech and Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright when it comes to being on an NFL roster with the Cleveland

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Transfer LB passes on James Franklin and Virginia Tech for reunion with former coachRecently, first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin was asked about the possibility of the Hokies adding a Class of 2022 player with eligibility. H

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The State of Clemson's Defensive Line Room Following Vic Burley's ArrestOne of the Clemson Tigers’ most unproven rooms going into next season is at interior defensive lineman. Following this weekend’s events, it will be even thinner

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Browns coach Todd Monken unleashes rant over former Virginia Tech tight endThe college football season gets underway in less than a week, with Week 0 games kicking off on Aug. 29. Virginia Tech fans will have to wait until Sept. 5 for

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Good to be back: Amare Adams ready to showcase 5-star potential, lead DT roomCLEMSON - Amare Adams' football life has been mostly defined by its usual dominance. The former five-star prospect just had to line up in the trenches, and his talent took care of the rest. Coming to Clemson presented something different.

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Clemson's search for an alpha at defensive tackle takes urgent turn after Burley arrestCLEMSON - Clemson spent August waiting for an alpha to emerge at defensive tackle. Now, with its season opener two weeks away, the Tigers must conduct that search without one of the most experienced candidates in the room.

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Virginia Tech preseason bowl projections offer some very intriguing potential matchupsWhen it comes to James Franklin and the Virginia Tech football team in 2026, expect the unexpected. It could be a tremendous first season for the former Vanderb

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies reveal 2026 captainsHokies pick six captains for 2026.

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Virginia Tech football drops 2026 captains which gives fans a major clue at one positionIn two weeks, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off the 2026 season under the lights at Lane Stadium in a non-conference game against VMI. It is also th

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Virginia Tech football star named to another prestigious award watch listGoing into the 2026 season, Virginia Tech defensive lineman Kemari Copeland has been getting some preseason love. The veteran lineman has been named to several

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Sophomore Defensive Tackle Looks to Take Next Step For Clemson Tigers in 2026Clemson’s defensive line saw an overhaul from 2025 to 2026, meaning opportunities have risen for the rest of the room. True sophomore Amare Adams looks to capit

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Why Josh Pate Remains Optimistic Regarding Dabo Swinney, Clemson FootballEntering the 2026 season, the Clemson Tigers are a team that has media personalities split on where they stand. However, On3 and ESPN college football analyst J

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James Franklin continues to be coy when it comes to one pivotal Virginia Tech positionWhen Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer committed to the Hokies, it was a foregone conclusion that he was going to be James Franklin's starter coming S

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Swinney feels linebacker room has answered the call during campCLEMSON - After a lackluster scrimmage from Clemson for its last "preseason game" of the offseason, one position group still holds a good light in Dabo Swinney's eyes. The linebacker group has had its questions this offseason, but Swinney held faith that it was better than public opinion suggested.

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Old-school Dabo is back, and Clemson may be quietly tuning up the ROY BusCLEMSON - Somewhere behind the locked gates of Clemson's practice fields, amid the shouting, the whistles and the August heat, an old engine appears to be turning over. The ROY Bus may be getting another tuneup.

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James Franklin's blunt quote on camp should be music to Virginia Tech fans' earsIf there is one thing that Virginia Tech football fans are learning, things get done under the watch of James Franklin when he's in charge. It happened at Vande

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies in the mix for JMU linebackerCould the Hokies make one more big move before the season begins?

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Virginia Tech football: Sophomore linebacker suffers ‘long-term’ injuryA tough break for Gabe Williams.

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Virginia Tech LB suffers another long-term injury that will test Hokies' depthGoing into the 2026 season, there was hope that linebacker Gabe Williams was going to be able to finally get on the field for Virginia Tech. His first two seaso

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Ethan Grunkemeyer continues to collect bulletin board material at Virginia TechBy now, you have heard about the wild audible that appeared to have been called back in January, when the Transfer Portal opened, by Virginia Tech football coac

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Dabo Swinney Still Waiting for an 'Alpha' to Emerge at Defensive TackleClemson HC Dabo Swinney didn't hold back after Clemson's roughest practice/scrimmage of camp, and the defensive tackles bore the brunt of his blunt assessment.

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Clemson Leaves Final Intersquad Scrimmage Disappointed: 'The Worst Day We've Had'On Thursday afternoon, the Clemson Tigers had their final intersquad scrimmage of the preseason, but head coach Dabo Swinney wasn’t pleased with the outcome. S

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3 Virginia Tech football freshmen most likely to surprise everyone this seasonGoing into the 2026 season, first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin has some good transfers who are going to make an impact, along with some play

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Former Clemson CB Released by Cleveland BrownsA former Clemson defensive back has now been waived twice this month, most recently by the Cleveland Browns, as he continues chasing a spot on an NFL roster.

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One Preseason Watch List highlights how daunting Virginia Tech's 2026 ACC slate isWhen the ACC released the conference slate of games for the Virginia Tech football team in 2026, it was a road slate that looked difficult on paper. As we know,

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Clemson Tigers Finalizing Starting Candidates on Offensive LineClemson football is nearing the start to the regular season, and head coach Dabo Swinney is coming closer to a decision on his starting offensive line to begin

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Back to school blues: Dabo Swinney recaps uneven final scrimmageCLEMSON - The first day of classes at Clemson was Wednesday. Dabo Swinney hit his roster with a late-camp pop quiz. His early marks for his guys carried mixed results. Clemson conducted its second preseason scrimmage, with kickoff against LSU getting closer by the day.

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Swinney waiting for Clemson's 'alpha dog' to emerge at defensive tackleCLEMSON - Dabo Swinney can identify the alpha almost everywhere he looks across Clemson's roster. Will Heldt and Jahiem Lawson have established themselves at defensive end. Sammy Brown, Jeremiah Alexander and Kobe McCloud bring a presence to linebacker.

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ESPN reveals a James Franklin fastball that spiced up the rivalry with Little BrotherWhen James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, one thing was certain: change was coming to the roster for the Hokies, and it was going to be a rather big turno

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Tight EndsThe Hokies have an unusually deep and experienced Tight End room. Presumed starters might actually get a chance to catch the ball this season.

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Why Clemson's Top 25 Ommitance Is Dabo Swinney's Best Possible Situation The overreaction of the preseason AP Top 25 Poll left the Clemson Tigers out of it for the first time since the 2011 season. But it begs the question: Does tha

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First-year Virginia Tech WR Que'Sean Brown lands on prestigious preseason award watch listGoing into camp for the 2026 season, one position that has some questions surrounding it for the Virginia Tech football team is at wide receiver. New coach Jame

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There was nothing quite like Clemson in Andy Burburija's recruitmentCLEMSON - Andy Burburija figured Clemson was never picking up the phone. When Nick Eason and Dabo Swinney changed that notion, everything about his recruitment was different. "When I heard that Coach Eason called me and he FaceTimed me, I was blown away," Burburija said.

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Manning Academy experience tells Christopher Vizzina what he already believed: He belongsCLEMSON - Christopher Vizzina awoke one spring morning, glanced at an unfamiliar number on his phone and began reading the text that had arrived around 7 a.m. Then he reached the name at the bottom. Archie Manning. "I woke up real fast," Vizzina said with a smile.

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Virginia Tech football: WR Que’Sean Brown earns some nationwide buzzQue’Sean Brown receives recognition ahead of new season.

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'I'm There For Him Too': Christopher Vizzina Embracing Clemson QB Battle With Freshman CompetitorClemson’s offseason has been highlighted by plenty of events. One includes, for the first time in quite some time, a quarterback battle. Fourth-year quarterbac

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Clemson Reveals Chris Denson's New Position Ahead of 2026 SeasonAfter a promising freshman season, Chris Denson's role is shifting ahead of his second year with the team. Here's how his offseason position battle played out.

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'This is The Time': Clemson QB Christopher Vizzina Gets His Chance At Starting QuarterbackThree years is a long time in college athletics, but Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina was never complacent in his journey. The redshirt junior could’ve

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1 Virginia Tech football drought that James Franklin is guaranteed to destroy quicklyOver the last two tenures of football coaches at Virginia Tech, there have been some areas where the Hokies have not been as good as they were under Frank Beame

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Sixth-Year Clemson Offensive Lineman Now Rostered on Both Sides of the BallA veteran Clemson offensive lineman has been added to the defensive tackle depth chart this offseason. Here's why the move makes sense for both sides.

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Virginia Tech Finally Has Offensive Line Depth. Now It Needs an Offensive Line.James Franklin inherited one of the worst offensive lines in the FBS. The Hokies stacked 300-pounders and now get to sort out the best five.

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Vizzina has always wanted to win at Clemson. He feels like he's built for the taskCLEMSON - Christopher Vizzina is ready to move on from his start. This season is different. Last October, he was the understudy who came in for one performance. Now, he has the chance to be the face of the offense. He believes he's built for that moment.

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Clemson Safeties Coach Named to 30 Under 30 ListClemson’s revamped safety room has a new leader, and the young player-turned-coach is already earning national recognition before his first season in charge.

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Virginia Tech football breakout candidate listed on prestigious preseason watch listWe are less than three weeks from the James Franklin era beginning at Virginia Tech on Sept. 5 when the Hokies host VMI under the lights. As the season inches c

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College football writer confirms what all Virginia Tech fans knew about James Franklin's hiringWhen Virginia Tech fired Brent Pry as head coach last September, the school needed to nail the next football coaching hire. They couldn't take another chance on

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Why This ESPN Analyst Turned Optimistic About Clemson Football in 2026There are some analysts that were critical of the Clemson Tigers over the years. ESPN’s Heather Dinich is one of those analysts. However, despite disputes duri

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech must lay the groundwork early in 2026 in one areaWhen the Virginia Tech football team begins the James Franklin era in Blacksburg on Sept. 5 against VMI under the lights, it will be the first of six games insi

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Going Dan Brooks: Dabo Swinney gets into the weeds of QB battleCLEMSON - As Dabo Swinney was walking off of Death Valley after the first scrimmage of fall camp, he knew one question was on Clemson reporters' minds. How did Saturday's scrimmage affect the outlook of the ongoing quarterback battle between Christopher Vizzina and Tait Reynolds?

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Watson or Lawrence? Clemson's latest QB battle echoes two defining competitionsCLEMSON - Clemson has seen the talented freshman before. It has seen the patient veteran, too. What it has not seen is this exact quarterback competition, no matter how tempting it might be to dress Tait Reynolds in Deshaun Watson's or Trevor Lawrence's old uniform.

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Elite shock: Markus Strong loves competition against 'elite' Morris offenseCLEMSON - At this point in the preseason, at any level of football, playing the same team over and over can grow stale. You start to pick up on cues, formations, or simply want to tackle someone other than your teammate. For Markus Strong, it's the complete opposite.

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Predicting where every ranked preseason team will be when they play Virginia TechOn Monday, the long-awaited Associated Press Top 25 poll was released, and there were just three ACC schools ranked. Miami was ranked seventh, SMU was 19th, and

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AP poll results prove that Virginia will always be Virginia Tech's Little Brother Going into the 2026 season, the vibes with the Virginia football team are high. In what was a big year for head coach Tony Elliott in 2025, the Cavaliers took a

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Running BacksLet’s look at the 2026 Hokie Running Back Situation. It’s a smaller room than in past seasons and not a lot of inbound players. The competition is going to be tough for the first 4 depth chart slots.

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Top Performances by Former Clemson Tigers in NFL Preseason Week 1A rookie's first sack, a veteran quarterback's potential redemption arc and much more. Here's how former Tigers performed in Week 1 of the NFL Preseason.