en-us SportSpyder - The Latest Virginia Tech Hokies Football News https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/news Can the Hokies secure their sixth win — and become bowl-eligible — on Saturday? Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:35:29 GMT Thomas Hughes https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394668 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394668 false false South Carolina transfer safety DQ Smith has been a quick learner in Virginia Tech's secondary, and he's returning to familiar grounds. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:09:41 GMT Andy Bitter https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394524 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394524 false false Franklin spoke to the media on Wednesday, Oct. 21, three days out from Virginia Tech's eighth game of the season (@ Clemson, Oct. 24, 7 p.m., ESPN). Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:46:09 GMT Thomas Hughes https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394409 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394409 false false Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the adjustments that were made in practice this week to highlight the need for better execution in the third quarter. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:05:28 GMT DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394502 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394502 false false Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin met with the media Wednesday following the Hokies’ practice in preparation for Saturday’s ACC road game at Clemson. Here are some quick-hitting notes from the availability. Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:05:16 GMT DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394501 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58394501 false false Through seven games, how have former Hokies fared with their new teams? Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:18:17 GMT Lucas Boyd https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58392388 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58392388 false false Despite a 5-2 start, Virginia Tech continues to battle second-half struggles and defensive inconsistencies as ACC play intensifies. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:24:00 GMT Thomas Hughes https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58390831 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58390831 false false Can Clemson stay in the ACC race? Right now, the Tigers are tied for second place in the conference with Wake Forest and SMU, as all three have just one conference loss. For Dabo Swinney’s team to stay in the hunt, they must get the victory over Virginia Tech Saturday night. James Franklin’s team will … Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:53:57 GMT Shawn King https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58390394 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58390394 false false Virginia Tech heads down to Death Valley to take on Clemson in an ACC football game. Sit down with the Tech Sideline crew as they preview the matchup between... Wed, 21 Oct 2026 18:33:05 GMT Tech Sideline https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58390074 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58390074 false false On this TSL Podcast, the crew previews Virginia Tech football's game at Clemson. What do the Hokies need to do to win? (56 mins) Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:58:39 GMT Riley Klaus https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58389584 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58389584 false false The Hokies need a 5–0 finish and one stumble from Miami or Wake Forest. It starts Saturday in Death Valley. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:32:40 GMT James Duncan https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58388347 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58388347 false false Maryland will have to do everything in its power to keep these players. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:20:58 GMT Trent Knoop https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58388193 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58388193 false false Virginia Tech looks to improve to 6-2 on the season on Saturday night against the Clemson Tigers. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:05:09 GMT Chris Coleman https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58387985 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58387985 false false Conventional wisdom says teams from outside the top 12-16 can’t win the national title. But as last Saturday proved anew, when five of the sport’s top seven teams lost, college football delights in mocking conventional wisdom. Wed, 21 Oct 2026 15:20:06 GMT David Teel https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58387377 https://sportspyder.com/cf/virginia-tech-hokies-football/articles/58387377 false false