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After years of struggles, the Hokies turned over the defense to find bigger and more fundamentally sound players around the line of scrimmage. But who are the potential playmakers?
Brian White was hired to be a rainmaker. How well can he do it? A deep dive of Virginia Tech's newest athletics director.
The Virginia Tech spring game wasn't televised... Don't tell our crack camera man Juan Frances, who captured several clips for French on the Bench analysis of the new offensive approach under James Franklin. Breaking down 7 offensive plays, Luke Reynolds' impact on the offense, the biggest offensive question of the summer, talented young depth and more.
Outstanding quarterback depth and impressive tight end play were the top bullets in my spring game notebook. Those details along with my thoughts across the offensive and defensive two-deeps, surpelatives, and concerns ahead of the fall.
The Hokies were less than the sum of their parts. On what went wrong, and the prospect of having an old-school coach in a new-school game.
From both the high school ranks and transfer portal, the Hokies added high upside, yet inexperienced, defensive linemen. Analyzing the film and scheme fit of Samuel Okunlola, Javion Hilson and T-Ron Richardson.
Virginia Tech has an opportunity to solidify its tournament position, but they need to learn how to close games first.
James Franklin looks to transfer corners with familiar skillsets as anchors of Brent Pry's defense. Ten-play, 2,000-word film review evaluating how three new corners might fit in Virginia Tech's schemes, their strengths and room for improvement.
Indiana's unprecedented turnaround proves one thing: anyone can compete in today's college football. Why not the Hokies?
Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer is poised to direct the Virginia Tech passing game. 10-play film analysis evaluating his strengths, areas for improvement and hints about what the Hokies offense may look like in 2026.
The Hokies needed a marquee hoops win and they manufactured one.
Virginia Tech men's basketball took care of business in the non-con, but it will take more than good fortune to weather the storm in ACC play.
At a position of desperate need, James Franklin sought out three linebacker recruits with radically different skillsets to help right the ship in Blacksburg.
Now that James Franklin has been hired to rebuild the Virginia Tech football program, the hard work begins. With seven 2026 signees, creating a competitive offensive line seems to be the top priority.
After a hot start, Mike Young is figuring out the kinks with an unfamiliar style of basketball. Taking a look under the hood at the story the stats and the film tells.
The Hokies look to make it five wins in a row against their rivals, and 24 of the last 26 matchups.
Outlining a change in direction for The Key Play community. Update: This is actually working now. 😅
A market exchange rate for turkey legs has been set.
The Hokies will try to steal one from the Hurricanes. Oh, and James Franklin's hosting a massive recruiting event,
