FEATURE: How often did James Franklin play underclassmen at Penn State and what might that mean for an underclassman-heavy Virginia Tech roster in 2026? Check out Adam Firebaugh’s dive into the #Hokies’ youthful roster, for TLP Insiders here:
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HOKIES WIN: Tobi Lawal had his first double-double since returning from injury as Virginia Tech cruised to an 89-76 victory over Notre Dame. Check out how the #Hokies picked up a decisive victory from Tucker Terry here: techlunchpail.com/blog/tobi-la...
SCOOP: Virginia Tech is actively battling Ohio State, Florida State, and others to land a visit from a four-star DB transfer per source. Check out more on him and his potential fit with the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
IT'S GAMEDAY: Can Virginia Tech pull off the upset against No. 21 Virginia? Check out my three things to watch including the injury challenges facing the #Hokies and the European stars who may define this game plus his VT-UVA prediction here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-t...
What does James Franklin's usage of the transfer portal at Penn State say about how he will use it & the type of player he might pursue at Virginia Tech? Check out Adam Firebaugh's dive into Franklin's usage of the transfer portal, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/analyzi...
COMEBACK WIN: Despite being down 19 in the first half and without Avdalas and Lawal for the whole game, Virginia Tech was able to rally and beat Elon in an 82-81 OT thriller. Check out how the #Hokies delivered a stunning comeback from Tucker Terry here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
FEATURE: James Franklin’s first staff at Virginia Tech is coming together especially on offense, but who could the #Hokies consider to restore VT’s DBU? Check out my look at potential CBs and safeties coach candidates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/potenti...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech is hiring Penn State co-OC/TEs coach Ty Howle as its next offensive coordinator per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Check out more including my thoughts on Franklin and the #Hokies' new OC here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
FEATURE: No coach has brought 10+ commits from one school to another and no coach has brought more than 3 4* commits with him this decade...
Until James Franklin and Virginia Tech blew those records out of the water. Check out more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/inside-...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech landed its fourth new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* CB Amauri Polydor as he flipped from Penn State to the #Hokies. Check out more on the 11th former PSU commit to follow Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: James Franklin and the #Hokies landed their third new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* 757 ATH Tyrell Grant Jr who flipped from Syracuse to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
BREAKING: 4* LB Terry Wiggins has flipped from Penn State to Virginia Tech, becoming the highest-rated commit for the #Hokies in the 2026 class. Check out more on the 10th former Penn State commit to follow James Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed their 14th new commit under James Franklin as 3* LB John-Patrick Oates flipped from JMU to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and what he brings to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
BREAKING: 3* LB and former Penn State commit Mathieu Lamah tells me that he has committed to Virginia Tech over West Virginia and Rutgers. Check out more on him and what his commitment means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: 4* QB and former Penn State commit Troy Huhn has chosen to join James Franklin at Virginia Tech. Check out more on Huhn and what this means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
INSIDE THE COMMITMENT: Why did 3* OT Maddox Cochrane choose Virginia Tech and how much of an impact did James Franklin have on his decision? Check out those answers and more on why he chose the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed a pair of former Penn State OL commits today in 3* recruits Roseby Lubintus and Marlen Bright. Check out more on those two additions and what they bring to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
REACTION: What do recruits think of the hiring of James Franklin as Virginia Tech’s next head coach? Check out reaction to the #Hokies’ new head coach including from South Carolina 4* OL commit Darius Gray & Penn State LB commit Mathieu Lamah, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/recruit...
NEW COACH: Virginia Tech’s coaching search came to an end yesterday as the #Hokies made a major splash hiring former Penn State head coach James Franklin. Check out more on Franklin and my reaction to the hiring of Franklin here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
HOKIES WIN: Virginia Tech’s dominant start continues as the #Hokies blow out Saint Joseph’s 94-59, a 55-point reversal from VT’s 20-point loss to St Joe’s last season. Check out more from Tucker Terry on how VT continues to impress here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
LINEUP PREVIEW: Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball has high hopes to make the NCAA Tournament after additional resources allowed for a roster revamp. Check out Tucker Terry’s breakdown of the #Hokies starting lineup and rotation, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/2025-26...
IT’S GAMEDAY: Can Virginia Tech build on last week’s victory and upset No. 16 Louisville? Check out our TLP gameday preview and our picks for the #Hokies vs the Cardinals here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
While a current head coach is likely to be Virginia Tech’s next head coach, the #Hokies could also hire a coach who is currently an assistant like Todd Monken or Glenn Schumann. Check out more on these possible #Hokies head coach candidates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/current...
FEATURE: With 7 games down, it’s time for a midseason report card on each offensive position group for Virginia Tech. Check out Chris Payne’s evaluation of each #Hokies offensive position group and his offensive positional MVPs, for TLP Insiders here:
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#HOKIES COACH CANDIDATE: Check out my dive into the potential candidacy of former Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald as Virginia Tech's next head coach, including the positives and concerns about Fitzgerald, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech is firing head coach Brent Pry according to multiple reports, with ESPN's Pete Thamel being first to report. Check out more on how we got to this point and what is next for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
WHAT TO WATCH: Will Kyron Drones be able to find some consistency, will Virginia Tech’s offensive line be at 100% strength tonight? Check out my thoughts on those topics and more for the #Hokies vs ODU, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/what-to...
HOKIES TO WATCH: Check out Josh Poslusny’s #Hokies to watch for Virginia Tech against Old Dominion as Marcellous Hawkins could be poised for a big game, Caleb Woodson will play a big role in stopping ODU’s offense, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-ho...
TAKEAWAYS: Check out my offensive takeaways from Virginia Tech’s first depth chart including how the OL lineup goes against what the #Hokies have said about Montavious Cunningham, the surprising WR starter, and more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/offensi...
DEPTH CHART PREDICTIONS: Who will make Virginia Tech's first depth chart of the season on offense? Check out my predictions for the #Hokies including who starts at RB, WR3, and right guard plus the backup QB battle and more for TLP insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/predict...
