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Virginia football enters AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll

Virginia football enters AP Top 25 and Coaches Poll

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Virginia football entered the AP Top 25 at No. 25 on Tuesday, and the Hoos are tied for No. 25 in the Coaches Poll.

Virginia Tech backup QB battle still on after Baker's debut

Virginia Tech backup QB battle still on after Baker's debut

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Bryce Baker's strong college debut wasn’t enough for James Franklin to pencil Baker in as Virginia Tech's No. 2 quarterback behind Ethan Grunkemeyer.

Standout Virginia football LB Kam Robinson to return for Friday's game against Norfolk State

Standout Virginia football LB Kam Robinson to return for Friday's game against Norfolk State

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

Standout Virginia football linebacker Kam Robinson will make his 2026 debut on Friday against Norfolk State, Hoos coach Tony Elliott said Tuesday.

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

Hokies' Franklin on A.J. Brand

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses how wide receiver A.J. Brand's role can evolve over the course of the season.

Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

James Franklin isn’t resorting to pulling up bulletin board material to get Virginia Tech ready for Saturday’s noon contest against Old Dominion at Lane Stadium.

Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

Hokies' Franklin recaps the win over VMI

  • DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin recaps the Hokies' 73-3 win over VMI and the areas his team needs to improve heading into a Week 2 matchup against Old Dominion.

Virginia basketball provides a style and fit match for German wing Nolan Adekunle

Virginia basketball provides a style and fit match for German wing Nolan Adekunle

  • GREG MADIA The Daily Progress

German import wing Nolan Adekunle was seeking a playing-style fit and found one with Virginia basketball in his move to the United States.

Virginia basketball provides a style and fit match for German wing Nolan Adekunle

Virginia basketball provides a style and fit match for German wing Nolan Adekunle

    German import wing Nolan Adekunle was seeking a playing-style fit and found one with Virginia basketball in his move to the United States.

    3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

    3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia Tech

      The Hokies played like every small detail was important. And when one of those details seemingly went unfinished, it was corrected almost immediately. 

      'Damn good' Virginia Tech hands VMI its most lopsided loss ever

      'Damn good' Virginia Tech hands VMI its most lopsided loss ever

        VMI's 70-point margin of defeat eclipsed a 67-0 loss to Cincinnati in 1953.

        JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

        JMU football holds on to claim first win under Billy Napier

          It wasn’t always pretty for James Madison, but to the faces around the program, they rather fix the mistakes after a win.

          James Franklin delivers in debut as Virginia Tech routs VMI

          James Franklin delivers in debut as Virginia Tech routs VMI

            It was about as close to perfect as it could get Saturday night for Virginia Tech.

            How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football

            How SMU broke from its scandal-stained past to become a 'new sheriff' in college football

              UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — After approximately 30 years of mediocrity, Bill Armstrong had enough. The oil and gas billionaire knew SMU football's 1987 death penalty from the NCAA for illegally paying players was the catalyst for the program's generation-long downward spiral. But he believed the length of his alma mater's purgatory was somewhat self-imposed. "The first thing I had to do, to be ...

              Virginia Tech football fans enthused about new coach, new season

              Virginia Tech football fans enthused about new coach, new season

                Tailgating fans expressed excitement about James Franklin.

                Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

                Hokies' Franklin on win over VMI

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 73-3 win over VMI on Saturday night in Blacksburg.

                James Madison denies Liberty's second-half rally to reclaim Battle of the Blue Ridge

                James Madison denies Liberty's second-half rally to reclaim Battle of the Blue Ridge

                The Flames outgained and out-possessed the Dukes but couldn't come up with touchdowns on some of their most important drives of the day.

                James Franklin, Hokies arrive for season opener against VMI

                James Franklin, Hokies arrive for season opener against VMI

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin leads the football team off the bus for the Hokie Walk before Saturday night's season opener against VMI in Blacksburg.

                Football: JMU vs. Liberty

                Football: JMU vs. Liberty

                Who has the edge at each position in Virginia Tech's season opener against VMI?

                Who has the edge at each position in Virginia Tech's season opener against VMI?

                A look at who has the edge Saturday in Virginia Tech's season opener against VMI.

                How to watch Virginia Tech football against VMI

                How to watch Virginia Tech football against VMI

                Here's what you need to know about the series history and how to watch the Hokies take on the Keydets on Saturday.

                Keys to victory in Virginia tech football's season opener against VMI

                Keys to victory in Virginia tech football's season opener against VMI

                Here are the keys to victory for Virginia Tech and VMI when the Hokies and Keydets meet on Saturday at Lane Stadium.

                QB Brendan Sorsby shares 'remorse, regret’ in Paramount+ series

                QB Brendan Sorsby shares 'remorse, regret’ in Paramount+ series

                Brendan Sorsby admitted to gambling throughout his college football career at Indiana, Cincinnati and Texas Tech. His betting activities led to an NCAA suspension and widespread personal and professional consequences.

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                'Damn good' Virginia Tech hands VMI its most lopsided loss ever

                'Damn good' Virginia Tech hands VMI its most lopsided loss ever

                Virginia Tech football fans enthused about new coach, new season

                Virginia Tech football fans enthused about new coach, new season

                Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

                Virginia Tech's Franklin: Hokies focus on toppling crown

                Nonconference games to watch involving ACC teams

                Nonconference games to watch involving ACC teams

                Ten intriguing nonleague games involving ACC teams, including two games set for this weekend.

                Hokies' Franklin on facing VMI

                Hokies' Franklin on facing VMI

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses facing VMI and the challenges the Keydets' triple-option offense presents.

                Chris Perkins: Young Dolphins players support controversial rule allowing NFL players to play college football

                Chris Perkins: Young Dolphins players support controversial rule allowing NFL players to play college football

                MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Dolphins rookie safety/linebacker Kyle Louis, like many of his young teammates, favors the NCAA’s newly-adopted “5 for 5” college sports rule that now grants athletes a fifth year of eligibility and five years to complete that eligibility. With college football starting this weekend, I was interested in getting their thoughts on the topic. It was during these locker room ...

                Hokies' Franklin on safety depth

                Hokies' Franklin on safety depth

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin breaks down the Hokies' depth at safety and why the addition of DQ Smith helps this season.

                Hokies' Franklin on defensive tackle depth

                Hokies' Franklin on defensive tackle depth

                Virginia Tech coach James Franklin reveals that an injury to defensive tackle Kemari Copeland early in training camp allowed younger players at the position to get valuable reps heading into the season.

                Malachi Toney’s record-setting night sets tone for Hurricanes’ rout of Stanford

                Malachi Toney’s record-setting night sets tone for Hurricanes’ rout of Stanford

                It didn’t take Malachi Toney long on Friday night to remind the college football world just how good he is. After his record-setting freshman year helped the Miami Hurricanes reach the College Football Playoff National Championship Game last season, the star wide receiver opened his sophomore campaign with 12 catches for 234 yards and three touchdowns as No. 7 UM routed the Stanford Cardinal ...

                Rebuilt defenses hope to spoil QB talk as Liberty kicks off season at JMU

                Rebuilt defenses hope to spoil QB talk as Liberty kicks off season at JMU

                For all the talk about quarterbacks, a pair of rebuilt defenses for Liberty and James Madison will try to steal the spotlight in the Battle of the Blue Ridge.

                Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend

                Wrigley Field adding another 1st: College volleyball is coming to the Friendly Confines this weekend

                CHICAGO — While the Chicago Cubs are in Miami this weekend closing in on a playoff berth, their iconic ballpark will add another first to its ever-growing list of events. Wrigley Field on Sunday will play host to the final two matches of the inaugural Big Ten/SEC Volleyball Challenge Week. It will be the first volleyball matches played at the historic venue. All 34 teams from the two conferences ...

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