Virginia Tech vs. Virginia - December 01, 2024

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Teams

Cavaliers logo, Cavaliers 5-7, 1ST 0, 2ND 3, 3RD 8, 4TH 6, TOT 17

Hokies logo, Hokies 6-6, 1ST 10, 2ND 10, 3RD 10, 4TH 7, TOT 37

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1:25[4th & 12 @ UVA 27] J.Love 44 yard field goal attempt is good, Center-C.Epling, Holder-P.Moore.

9:06J.Love extra point is good.

9:09[2nd & 2 @ UVA 6] B.Tuten rushed for 6 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

What's Buzzing

Andy Bitter

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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🙌 @CoachNeuheisel

Tech Sideline

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

Andy Bitter

There’s either an alien landing in Lane Stadium they’re testing out the LED lights. #Hokies

Virginia Football

Doesn’t get much better..🗣️ #GoHoos 🔶⚔️🔷

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What questions remain after Virginia’s win over NC State?Virginia answered many questions by obliterating NC State at home. But that was just one game. There are 11 left to play in the regular season, and there is no

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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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Three biggest things Virginia needs to correct during its bye weekBy all accounts, Virginia played a near-perfect game against NC State. It was a complete shellacking. However, as Tony Elliott noted, there is always room for i

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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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Picks for Every Week 1 Game 🔮Predicting Oregon-Boise St., Notre Dame-Wisconsin, more 📲

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Week one games Virginia fans should keep an eye onCollege football is here in full — at least, for most teams. Virginia played a week zero game and because it was originally supposed to be played in a different

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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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Every Virginia Football Player That Made an NFL Roster or Practice SquadCutdown day is gone, and the 2026 NFL rosters are essentially set for the start of the season. This year, there are several Virginia Cavaliers on the official r

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How Virginia football put the nation on notice with a 23-play drive against NC StateThe ’Hoos leaned on their experienced offensive line on Saturday.

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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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Virginia Football Snap Count Analysis: Biggest Winners, Losers and Role ChangesCoaches are perfectionists. So while nearly everyone in Virginia's program left Scott Stadium happy after Saturday's season-opening 34-8 romp over NC State, th

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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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Tony Elliott's two big decisions paid off handsomely in Virginia's opener Decisions have consequences, as we all learn in elementary school. Some bring immediate results, while others aren't evident until much later. A few have both

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National media suddenly discovers Virginia is no one-year wonderIt's not quite a bandwagon -- at least not yet -- but Virginia football is suddenly a hot topic among national media analysts. And if the Cavaliers' profile we

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Virginia’s Jaylen Jones might have played himself into an expanded role The SPUR position is an important one in Virginia’s defense. It is usually a bigger cornerback who can operate as a safety slash linebacker. The SPUR is often

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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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Biggest winners and losers from Virginia’s victory over NC StateSaturday, a whole lot went right for Virginia and a whole lot went wrong for NC State. The Cavaliers got off to a resounding 1-0 start to the ACC season — with

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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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ACC recognizes four Cavaliers after dominant openerThere wasn't a ton of competition in Week Zero, but four Virginia football players earned Atlantic Coast Conference player of the week honors at their respectiv

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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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What did Saturday’s win tell us about Virginia’s season?Virginia announced itself to the country. The Cavaliers eviscerated NC State 34-8, playing a near-perfect game on national television. Many analysts who did no

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TILOCK: Yes, Beau Pribula can throw — but he won’t have to. Maybe not ever Virginia fans wanted to see their new quarterback sling the rock. Chandler Morris did, Anthony Colandrea did, Brennan Armstrong did and so did others before. Ho

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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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Virginia's defense made a statement in opener against NC StateCJ Bailey called it "bad luck." Virginia's defenders might beg to differ. Following the worst statistical start of his college career, Bailey was asked to evalu

Hokies Name Grunkemeyer QB1

Pete Thamel

@PeteThamel

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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Week one ACC power rankings: Virginia thrives, NC State divesThe first handful of ACC teams began their seasons this weekend — to varying results. Virginia is now in sole possession of first place, while NC State sits alo

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

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The Great Wall of Virginia and ‘Big Boy Football’"Big boy football." That was the caption of a social media post by Virginia Athletics, referring to an absolute grind in which the Cavaliers drove and took 12 m

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Tony Elliott’s Virginia program just nailed an enormously consequential audition “Like it's hard to describe, but you know it when you feel it,” Tony Elliott said. “Feel it when you feel it.” In the first domestic Power Four game of the 2026

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Whose stock rose and fell in Virginia's season opening win?Football coaches are notorious perfectionists, but even Tony Elliott and his staff will have a tough time finding much to complain about when they review the ta

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Position grades for Virginia’s win over NCSTVirginia routed NC State with a 34-8 decimation to begin the 2026 season. It was a game the Cavaliers controlled from start to finish, making a very talented Wo

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PFF Grades and Snap Counts For Virginia in Their 34-8 Win Over NC State The Virginia Cavaliers could not have asked for a better start to their season than the one they had yesterday against NC State. In what was considered a toss-

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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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Week 0 CFB Winners & Losers 📊🇮🇪 UNC exceeds expectations 🌲 Stanford avoids Déjà vu 📲 Takeaways from 8-game slate

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Virginia's opener shows that last season wasn't a flukeMaybe now they'll get more than one vote in the AP poll. Preseason skepticism -- at least externally -- surrounded the Virginia football team. Even after winnin

Virginia Tip Drill INT 🫳

The first interception of 2026 belongs to the 'Hoos

Pribula BALLING In Opener 💪

Beau's 2nd TD pass today is a 47 yard BOMB to Da'Shawn Martin

UVA 45-Yard House Call 📞

Beau Pribula finds Xavier Brown and he does the rest

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How to watch UVA football’s season-opener vs. NC State and GAME THREADEverything you need to know before Saturday afternoon’s kickoff.

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LIVE Updates - Virginia Cavaliers vs NC State Wolfpack FootballPregame Gameday has arrived. At 3:30, Virginia and NC State will play the first ACC game of the 2026 season. The result of this matchup could play a major role

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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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What We Need To See From Virginia Football In Season Opener Against NC StateGameday has finally arrived. The first test on Virginia’s journey back to title contention comes against a talented NC State team — but this game impacts more t

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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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Here's what you need to know about Virginia's season opener against NC StateSeason openers don't get much bigger than this one, as Virginia hosts NC State on Saturday. Here's what you need to know about the Cavaliers' first contest of

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Here are five key NC State players to watch on Saturday Mention NC State football to any Virginia fan, and one name almost automatically immediately arises: CJ Bailey. And with good reason. The junior quarterback tor

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Virginia vs. NC State: Game preview, matchup breakdown and final score predictionLess than 24 hours from now, Virginia and NC State will begin a crucial ACC football game. A bevy of new Cavaliers will don their special orange uniforms and jo

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Three Bold Predictions For Virginia's Week Zero Game vs NC StateCollege Football is finally back. After a long offseason and summer, Week Zero commences tomorrow, and perhaps the biggest game of the day is going to take plac

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Staff predictions — how will Virginia fare against NC State?The eve of gameday has arrived after an offseason odyssey. At 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Virginia and NC State will battle for first place in the ACC. It is a high-sta

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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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Twelve reasons to be optimistic about Virginia football in 2026Tomorrow, there will be college football. The Virginia Cavaliers begin the 2026 season with an ACC duel against NC State. Beyond that, though, the 2026 season s

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

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These three defensive players will be key to Virginia's hopes against NC StateOne of the few times Virginia's defense failed to rise to the occasion last season was the Cavaliers' Week 2 nonconference loss to N.C. State. The Wolfpack roll

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Three Biggest Questions Facing Virginia Football in Their Week Zero Game vs NC StateCollege football season is finally here, and the Virginia Cavaliers are playing in arguably the biggest game of week zero. This is perhaps the biggest week zer

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

Picking Week 0 Games 🔮

College football is BACK. Who wins this weekend's biggest matchups?

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CFB's Top Returning Players 🌟Best QBs, WRs and more in 2026 📲

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Three key matchups will determine if Virginia can beat NC StateVirginia is not starting the season with an essentially guaranteed victory over an FCS opponent. The Cavaliers begin their season with a crucial ACC battle agai

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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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Week 0 Betting Locks 🔒Expert pick for UNC-TCU, more 📲

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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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Three offensive players to watch for Virginia against NC StateSeveral new Cavaliers will be making their Virginia debuts Saturday in the season opener. Dozens of transfers (and freshmen) will be hoping to see the field, es

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Virginia Releases First Availability Report Ahead of Saturday's Game vs NC StateVirginia will be without its projected No. 1 wide receiver for Saturday's season opener against N.C. State, while star linebacker Kam Robinson remains a game-ti

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Virginia reveals uniform combination for week zero matchup vs NC StateContinuing a home opener tradition, Virginia football will don white helmets with orange jerseys and pants for its game Saturday against NC State. Graduate tigh

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MAILBAG: Virginia and NC State set for a high-stakes openerVirginia football gameday is almost here. In advance of the season opener, I am answering a few questions submitted by readers. The theme of this mailbag is Vir

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Virginia-N.C. State outcome may be determined by who's availableThe most important abililty, it's often said, is availability. As Virginia and N.C. State prepare for Saturday's high-stakes season opener, both teams have had

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Virginia football’s offensive line is filled with grown menA 5th-year, two 6th-years, and two 7th-years make up the front five for Virginia. How did we get here?

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Picks for Every Week 0 Game 🔮Predictions for Virginia-NC State, more 📲

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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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Ten important notes to know for Virginia vs. NC StateIn just three days, the Virginia Cavaliers will fight to start the season 1-0. Coach Tony Elliott’s team has battled and tinkered through a long offseason to ge

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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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ACC Wants to Ban NFL PlayersConference considering rule change ahead of Wednesday's AD meeting (The Athletic)

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Virginia releases official depth chart for week zero matchup against NC StateSaturday kickoff is almost here for Virginia — and game week preparations have been underway for the past few days. The next big nugget of information to arrive

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Can Virginia reach the College Football Playoff without an ACC title?Virginia is aiming high in 2026. The Cavaliers want to hoist multiple trophies this year — one of which being the ACC Championship trophy. That will be a tough

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Staff predictions for the 2026 Virginia football season — great success abound?Ahead of the Cavaliers’ season opener Saturday against NC State, the Virginia On SI staff submitted their predictions for the season. Below, read the forecast f

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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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Tony Elliott shares new mantra for Virginia’s 2026 season: ‘A-B-C-1-2-3’In 2025, Virginia’s mantra was TLC to CLT, which translates to "team, leadership and commitment will bring the Cavaliers to Charlotte for the ACC Championship g

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What is Virginia’s SP+ outlook against NC State?Virginia is favored to win Saturday against NC State, according to Fanduel. Multiple beat writers have also predicted a Cavaliers win, with a range of final sco

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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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Might Virginia's defense play spy games against NC State QB CJ Bailey?In last year's matchup, Virginia's defense had few answers for N.C. State's C.J. Bailey. The mobile quarterback ran for two touchdowns and threw for another in

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Previewing UVA Football’s 2026 defensive backsUVA revamped its secondary through the portal once again

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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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Three major storylines for Virginia vs NC StateSaturday afternoon, Virginia and NC State will fight for first place in the ACC to start the 2026 season. Here are three key storylines to follow during the ope

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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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How's this for openers? Cavaliers' first game will influence their whole seasonSeason openers seem to trigger greater overreaction than any other game on a team's schedule. Win, and the fan base is giddy. Lose, and they're calling for the

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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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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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Virginia bowl game projections: Week zero editionIn just six days, there will be college football. Virginia is raring to go, and begin a long journey back towards contending for the ACC championship. Here is w

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Virginia football opens NC State week as 5.5-point favorite against the WolfpackGame week has officially arrived. Virginia and NC State will kick off at 3:30 p.m. at Scott Stadium, as the dawn of the ACC football season arrives. The Cavalie

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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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Five Virginia Cavaliers who improved their chance at startingIn the coming days, Virginia’s official depth chart will be released for the Cavaliers’ game against NC State. Many positions will not be surprising — but perha

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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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These position battles may not be determined until the season openerBarring injury, Virginia's projected starting lineup is mostly set. Spring practice, summer workouts an an intense training camp gave Tony Elliott and his staff

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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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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 Football's biggest fall camp winner (and what his role is now)Virginia football had an excellent fall practice period this year, with a lot of new players standing out throughout the entirety of camp. Guys like Jekail Midd

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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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Three key duos Virginia football will rely on this seasonGame week is mere hours away. Virginia’s preparations for the season opener against NC State are underway — and ACC football will soon grace the Charlottesville

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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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These five players could be difference-makers for Virginia in 2026Football is the ultimate team game, but talent matters. Just as one weak link or missed assignment can spell disaster, a dominant individual effort can help tur

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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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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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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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Here are 10 things we learned about Virginia in preseason training campWrapping up preseason training camp is somewhat akin to crossing a state line on a long car trip. Even though you have finished part of the journey, you don't s

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Tony Elliott built his Virginia program on right players, not ‘best players.’ It is working Of the 247Sports top 100 player rankings for the high school Class of 2022, nearly 75% ended up transferring at least once over the past four seasons. The clas

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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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Carla Williams sends powerful message to Virginia community ahead of 2026 seasonAhead of the 2026 season opener, Athletic Director Carla Williams penned a message to the Virginia community. She wrote candidly, touching on the importance of

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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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Most Glarring Concern Virginia Football Still Hasn't Solved (And How it Can)It began with Tony Elliott reprimanding Da'Shawn Martin for a lack of effort on one pattern on the first day of training camp. It continued through Monday, whe

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For Virgina's Tony Elliott, 'fit' matters as much as money in roster constructionLet's make something clear to start — no one who plays major-college football at a high level these days does it for free. Overdue NCAA rules that allow NIL com

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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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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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What we learned and which questions remain as Virginia fall camp wrapsWednesday, Virginia fall camp officially concludes — and formal preparations begin for the season opener against NC State. Much has been learned about these 202

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Previewing UVA football’s 2026 wide receiver groupA glimpse into what is likely the most unknown position group on the offensive side.

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3 Virginia fall camp overreactions fans shouldn't buy intoFall camp officially ends this week for Virginia football, and though quite a few of the camp narratives we've heard are legitimate, there are three specific id

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Final UVA Starting Lineup Projection Before Week Zero Game vs NC StateAfter a long few weeks, Virginia is going to wrap up fall camp tomorrow and then begin preparations for their week zero game against NC State. Despite not being

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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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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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ACC Preview & Predictions 🔮Best players, top storylines, more 📲

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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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Final score predictions for every Virginia football game this seasonIn just 11 days, there will be a regular season football game at Scott Stadium. Virginia's 2026 campaign begins with a crucial ACC battle, and continues with se

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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 football receives just one vote in the preseason AP PollThe ’Hoos were unranked in Monday’s poll.

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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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Here's everything Tony Elliott had to say after practice MondayQ: This is camp number five for you as a head coach. What tweaks have you made along the way from maybe comparing your first camp to this one? TONY ELLIOTT: It'

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Where do Virginia’s 2026 opponents rank in the Preseason AP Poll?With the dawn of the college football season approaching, the 2026 AP Preseason Poll was released Monday. Some teams will begin the season with a numerical pref

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Unranked Cavaliers snubbed in AP preseason football pollWell, at least someone believes in them. Coming off a school-record 11-win season, the Virginia Cavaliers were almost completely snubbed in The Associated Press

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The James Franklin effect is all over Virginia Tech football's AP poll placementAnother sure sign that the 2026 college football season is right around the corner is the release of the Associated Press Top 25 poll on Monday. It is always on

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🚨 First CFB AP Poll of SeasonOhio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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Ranking Virginia Tech football's schedule 2026 from easiest to hardest In less than three weeks, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off the James Franklin era in Blacksburg under the lights on Sept. 5 against VMI. The schedu

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll PredictionsHow the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

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What to expect in Week 4 of Virginia's preseason football campit's within sight now: Virginia's season opener on Aug. 29 against N.C. State at Scott Stadium is less than two weeks away. For one more week, though, the Cava

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Former UVA WR and Charlottesville native Malachi Fields turns heads in preseason debutOne of the most successful Virginia wide receivers over the past three to four seasons has been Charlottesville native and Monticello HS grad Malachi Fields. Th

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4 Virginia Tech football transfer primed to make an immediate impact for James FranklinWhen James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, you knew that there was going to be massive roster turnover, and with the Transfer Portal, there was going to be

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One underrated Virginia Tech player grabs some preseason love ahead of 2026 seasonGoing into the 2026 season, some Virginia Tech football players are on the radar of NFL scouts for the 2027 NFL Draft. However, some players could be flying und

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Green Bay Packers cut former Virginia Tech starting quarterbackThe Packers move on from former Hokies QB Kyron Drones.

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What could Virginia’s rushing attack look like?Of Virginia’s total offensive plays in the 2025 season, there were 492 passing attempts and 548 rushing attempts. The Cavaliers ran the ball 52.7% of the time.

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So what's an underclassman to do on a veteran Virginia team?Youth, they say, is wasted on the young. Patience is a quality that, ironically, takes time to master. So what's a talented freshman or sophomore to do on a de