Hokie Hangover News & Analysis

As Virginia Tech loafed its way through a 25-20 loss to Cal a few weeks ago, I posted something to X that turned a few heads.
"I'm seeing signs of a poorly coached football team," I stated.
It's amazing how quickly things can change. Just a few we…

I must admit, I'm pretty torn on this.
Much like the standing fan in my bedroom, Pittsburgh's 35-33 victory over Virginia Tech has left me oscillating between optimism and pessimism.
The Hokies' performance Friday night can be viewed one of two wa…

I hope you didn't think the additional funding outlined in the Invest to Win initiative would magically appear.
Virginia Tech Athletics announced it is changing its season-ticket model for football, men's basketball, and women's basketball for the …

We usually see games like that go the other direction.
Virginia Tech has played down to its competition dozens of times over the last decade-plus. More often than not, Tech loses those games. Instead, this year's version of Virginia Tech showed a c…

Facing a third-and-goal from Maryland's 18-yard line, Virginia Tech's offense seemed poised for a disappointing field goal to cap a lengthy second drive.
Enter Ethan Grunkemeyer.
The Penn State transfer took the snap and immediately encountered pr…

It's been exactly one year since Old Dominion curb-stomped Virginia Tech inside Lane Stadium. 
Have we forgotten that already?
The social media reaction to Virginia Tech's 44-21 win on Saturday is mind-boggling. Honestly, I can't comprehend it.
A…

Ask any Virginia Tech fan — it hasn't always been this way.
The Hokies' 2017 win over then-FCS Delaware was unimpressive. In 2019, Tech found themselves in hell against Furman. Tech won by just 11 against Richmond in 2021. The 2022 win over Wofford…

Newly built houses look great on the outside. 
Fresh paint, sleek trim, and beautiful design go a long way toward making a home. Nothing, however, is as important as a solid foundation.
Building a new offense works the same way. Add all the talent…

You'd be hard-pressed to find a Virginia Tech fan who isn't over the moon right now.
Hell, even James Franklin is feeling pretty good about things.
"We have won the offseason," Franklin proclaimed at the ACC's media day.
As cool as winning the of…

Six months after taking the job at Virginia Tech, three of the men most important in hiring James Franklin are either on their way out or already gone.
Before coaching a single game, Franklin finds himself as the lone leader remaining in Virginia T…

That's enough offense. Let's talk about the defense.
The Virginia Tech Coaching Files is switching sides this week, highlighting the defensive coaches working under Brent Pry. I won't be writing a profile for Pry in this series, as I did something …

I started the Virginia Tech Coaching Files series to help introduce Hokie fans to their new coaching staff. The last two installments, however, were more of a reintroduction to Fontel Mines and Matt Moore.
This week, the series returns to its roots…

Hold on, Hokies. Spring football will be here before you know it.
Until then, allow me to continue introducing (or re-introducing) you to Virginia Tech's 2026 coaching staff. This week's Virginia Tech Coaching Files focuses on the second coach reta…

Hold on, Hokies — spring football will be here before you know it.
Before practices begin, I'm introducing (or re-introducing) Virginia Tech's 2026 coaching staff. Each part of The Virginia Tech Coaching Files highlights one coach, delving into the…

Clarity at last.
Virginia Tech officially announced its 2026 coaching staff last week, confirming news that had been reported for some time. Fortunately, there were no surprises.
The Virginia Tech Coaching Files serve as an introduction, or in som…

James Franklin has kept himself rather busy over the last several weeks.
Fresh off what was a miraculous end to the Class of 2026 recruiting cycle, Franklin not only added 27 transfers to his roster, but slowly built out his offensive and defensive…

What a whirlwind. 


Virginia Tech has all but wrapped up its 2026 transfer portal class. James Franklin promised to be active, and he followed through — the Hokies brought in 27 transfers from across the country, turning over a large chunk of …

Ladies and gentlemen, he got him. 


Ethan Grunkemeyer officially committed to Virginia Tech on Wednesday, giving James Franklin his biggest catch in this month's transfer portal haul. Make no mistake about it — Grunkemeyer is the odds-on favor…

For most of James Franklin's highly successful coaching career, one man has followed him on his journey.
That man is Brent Pry.
Franklin's success as a head coach paralleled Pry's success as a defensive coordinator. Franklin hired Pry, the son of …

Virginia Tech hasn't played good football in quite sometime. Even when the Hokies have won this season, it hasn't been pretty.
In case Hokies fans forgot what good football looked like, they caught a glimpse of it from Miami on Saturday inside Lane…

The devil is always in the details. In this case, however, there is no devil.
Virginia Tech shared the details of James Franklin's five-year contract on Friday, giving fans and media alike insight into Franklin's deal to coach the Hokies. And for f…

James Franklin was officially introduced as Virginia Tech's new football coach on Wednesday in front of a sizable crowd inside Cassell Coliseum. Franklin, along with Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich, President Tim Sands, and Athletic Director Whit…

This is a message for college football programs across the country — consider yourself warned.
Virginia Tech's hiring of James Franklin is a shot across the bow of college football. The entire Atlantic Coast Conference, and the rest of the country,…

Not much is going right for Virginia Tech football.
The Hokies dropped to 3-6 on Saturday after No. 16 Louisville rode a second-half surge to victory. Virginia Tech played the Cardinals tough — Tech led 16-7 at halftime and was within striking dist…