The Key Play

Oven Mitts, Surplus Corners and other Virginia Tech Camp Storylines

dylantefft — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 13:27:58 +0000

Depth is overflowing at corner, shrinking at linebacker and quietly settled at quarterback as fall camp rolls on in Blacksburg.

Consistency, Cookouts and Karaoke Are All Mandatory for Matt Moore's Offensive Line

dylantefft — Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:27:48 +0000

Brody Meadows missed all of 2025, but his position coach's steady example kept a lost season in perspective. Now the redshirt senior is set to start at guard for Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech Finally Has Offensive Line Depth. Now It Needs an Offensive Line.

dylantefft — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:35:03 +0000

James Franklin inherited one of the worst offensive lines in the FBS. The Hokies stacked 300-pounders and now get to sort out the best five.

Virginia Tech Football's Glow Up Summer

marcolini — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:24:18 +0000

After a hell of an offseason James Franklin has completely flipped Tech's roster and is ready to take on the 2026 season. But exactly how much better are the new-look Hokies? (Spoiler: a lot.)

Philly, Happy Valley And Now Blacksburg: Wylie And Woseley Are Committed To Hokies Revival

dylantefft — Sat, 15 Aug 2026 09:41:03 +0000

Imhotep Charter products Keon Wylie and Kenny Woseley Jr. followed James Franklin from Penn State to Virginia Tech, bringing a seven-year bond and a mission to make the Hokies matter again.

The Hokies Wanted More Than Depth at Receiver, and They Might Have It

dylantefft — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:23:38 +0000

The spring hype around Virginia Tech's wideouts came with a caveat from the head coach. Fall camp is starting to remove it.

Inside the Sports Science Adoption of Franklin's First Hokies Fall Camp

dylantefft — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 21:38:51 +0000

Penn State transplants say the bones of a James Franklin fall camp haven't changed. What has: NFL-style recovery, summer OTAs and a sports science director poached from the pros.

By the (Advanced) Numbers: 86% Bowl, 7% Playoff, 100% Roller Coaster

joelestra — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:27:55 +0000

Projecting every game, the key position groups and every way Franklin Year 1 could break.

TKP Is Recruiting

TKP Staff — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 12:33:52 +0000

The Key Play is hiring freelance contributors to cover Virginia Tech athletics: writers, reporters, recruiting hounds, and a digital media lead. Competitive compensation, a huge audience, and a byline in Hokie Nation's online sports bar. Apply by July 17.

Top Secret Spring Game Defensive Film Review: Repacking the Lunch Pail

french60wasp — Tue, 30 Jun 2026 17:39:05 +0000

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?