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VaTech drops meeting with JMU, top nonconference foe in Franklin's 1st season, to fit in 9 ACC games

Virginia Tech has canceled its football game against James Madison scheduled for September because of the Atlantic Coast Conference's move from eight to nine conference games begin...

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Ethan Grunkemeyer - Following Franklin to Blacksburg Grunkemeyer will transfer to Virginia Tech, per Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com.

Impact Grunkemeyer was thrust into a starting role for Penn State when starter Drew Allar was lost for the season. He played admirably, tossing for 1,341 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions while completing 69.1 percent of his passes. Now, the gunslinger will follow the head coach that recruited him, James Franklin, figures to have the inside track for the Hokies' QB1 gig.

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Penn State Transfer Edge Mylachi Williams Commits To Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech continued its aggressive approach in the transfer portal by adding Penn State edge rusher Mylachi Williams, who committed to t...

3 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Luke Reynolds - Heading to Blacksburg Reynolds has committed to play for Virginia Tech for the 2026 season, per Pete Thamel of ESPN.com.

Impact Reynolds will follow head coach James Franklin to Virginia Tech following two seasons with Penn State. The 6-foot-4 tight end caught 26 passes for 259 scoreless yards for the Nittany Lions during the 2025 season. He will retain two years of eligibility with Tech moving forward.

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Mike Jackson - Commits to VA Tech Jackson has committed to Virginia Tech, according to his personal X account.

Impact Jackson had a career-best season with Louisiana Tech in 2025, making 20 catches for 370 yards and two scores across 12 games. He'll add depth to the Hokies' passing game.

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Que'Sean Brown - Headed to Virginia Tech Brown has committed to Virginia Tech ahead of the 2026 season, Kolby Crawford of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Brown is coming off a craeer year with the Blue Devils, racking up 64 catches for 846 yards and five touchdowns, but he'll take his talents to Blacksburg for the 2026 campaign. The speedy slot receiver should have two seasons of eligibility remaining and should be an immediate starter in the Hokies' wideout room.

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Bryce Baker - Transfers to Virginia Tech Baker will transfer to Virginia Tech, per Kolby Crawford of 247Sports.com.

Impact Baker didn't play in 2025, his true freshman season with North Carolina. Now, the 6-foot-3, 205-pound gunslinger will take his talents to the Hokies, where he'll have four full seasons of eligibility remaining.

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Jeff Exinor Jr. - Committing to Virginia Tech Exinor has committed to Virginia Tech for the 2026 season, according to David Cunningham of Tech Sideline.

Impact The wideout was a true freshman in 2025 and appeared in five games for Penn State, though he only logged 26 snaps. He should add depth to the Hokies' receiving corps, but he's not likely to play a big role right out of the gate.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Miami's defense has been airtight to fuel run to CFP semifinals. And now Ole Miss awaits

Miami's biggest signing this season might be defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman from Minnesota

JANUARY 5 • Associated Press

Bill Davis - Lands with Hokies Davis will transfer to Virginia Tech, per On3.com.

Impact Davis spent three years at Louisiana-Lafayette, and was highly productive across the last two, totaling 1,559 rushing yards and 15 rushing touchdowns, also catching 21 passes for 165 yards and a score. With two seasons of eligibility remaining, he'll take his talents to the Power Four level, where he'll hope to help lead Virginia Tech's revival under new head coach James Franklin.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tracking Virginia Tech Football's Confirmed Returnees Entering 2026 Campaign Who's running it back with the Hokies in 2026?

JANUARY 5 • SI.COM

James Franklin is recruiting for Virginia Tech not only for football, but other sports as well 🤣

James Franklin is recruiting for Virginia Tech not only for football, but other sports as well 🤣

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

251 Days of Possibility: Why Virginia Tech's Long Wait to 2026 Is A Defining Moment Just over 250 days remain until the Hokies kick off a vitally important 2026.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SI.COM

2026 College Football Odds: Can James Franklin, VA Tech Win Total Set at 7.5

Will James Franklin lead the Hokies to a winning season in 2026? Here's what the early odds say.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

2026 College Football Odds: Can James Franklin, VA Tech Win Total Set at 7.5

Garret Rangel - Entering portal Rangel is entering the transfer portal, On3.com reports.

Impact Rangel, who did not appear in any games this season for the Hokies, will look for a new school during the offseason. He started his career with Oklahoma State where he appeared in 12 games across three seasons, throwing eight touchdowns and seven interceptions for the Cowboys. He may look to jump down from the Power 4 where he's more likely to see playing time.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

4 Takeaways From the NFF CFB Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Starring Urban Meyer and Michael Strahan

FOX Sports broadcasters Urban Meyer and Michael Strahan inducted into College Football Hall of Fame.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the NFF CFB Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Starring Urban Meyer and Michael Strahan

Urban Meyer, Michael Strahan, Michael Vick Headline 2025 National Football Foundation CFB Hall of Fame Class

The National Football Foundation held its 67th Annual Awards Dinner in Las Vegas in Tuesday and announced a new class of inductees.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Urban Meyer, Michael Strahan, Michael Vick Headline 2025 National Football Foundation CFB Hall of Fame Class

Memphis hires Charles Huff as football coach after one season at Southern Miss

Memphis has hired Charles Huff as football coach after his one season at Southern Miss

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Sources: Virginia Tech Nearing Agreement With Brent Pry for Defensive Coordinator Role Just months after firing him as head coach, the Hokies are targeting Brent Pry to become the program's defensive coordinator under James Fra...

DECEMBER 7, 2025 • SI.COM

Let's Debate: Which Newly Hired Head Coach Is Best Positioned To Succeed?

FOX Sports' college football writers reveal which newly hired head coaches are best set up for success and why.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Let's Debate: Which Newly Hired Head Coach Is Best Positioned To Succeed?

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

College football's early signing period opened on Wednesday. Here are Michael Cohen's four takeaways from the first day of the window.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the 1st Day of CFB's Early Signing Period

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

The college football offseason hasn't even started, but the total payouts for the 15 fired coaches has already reached a historical number.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

The Combined Payouts for CFB's Fired Coaches Has Reached A Record-Breaking Number

Did Virginia Tech's Future Starting QB Just Enter the Transfer Portal? Colton Joseph had a breakout 2025 season with Old Dominion. With James Franklin's connections to the Monarchs, could the Hokies look to make...

DECEMBER 2, 2025 • SI.COM

10 Takeaways From Week 14: Lane Kiffin to LSU, Coaching Carousel Spinning

Let's revisit the biggest moments from the weekend. Here are 10 takeaways from Week 14 of the college football season.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

10 Takeaways From Week 14: Lane Kiffin to LSU, Coaching Carousel Spinning

Shamarius Peterkin - Catches long TD pass Peterkin gathered in 1 of 4 targets for 57 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-7 loss versus Virginia.

Impact Peterkin stepped into a larger role with Ayden Geene (undisclosed) sidelined, and the true freshman caught his first career touchdown. He had caught one pass for five yards previously. The wideout burnt his redshirt this season, and with the program's coaching change, his future may be uncertain.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE