The Key Play

Cardinal Sins: The Numbers Point to a Big Day for Virginia Tech

joelestra — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 15:56:43 +0000

The advanced numbers called the SMU loss. This week they point to an offensive outburst in Blacksburg.

Practice Report: No Rush to Run Too Much, Franklin Talks 24-Team Playoff

dylantefft — Thu, 12 Nov 2026 14:31:19 +0000

Norval McKenzie's tailbacks still can't wear sleeves in the cold, plus Justin Terry's status and more notes from Wednesday's practice.

Whistle Stop in Sioux City: Hokies Down Iowa in OT

dylantefft — Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:20:50 +0000

Ben Hammond scored a career-high 32 points before fouling out, and Jaylen Curry closed it out in overtime to finish with 25.

Simplify or Sophisticate: The Hokies' Defensive Dilemma

dylantefft — Tue, 10 Nov 2026 14:37:28 +0000

After allowing 51 points at SMU, James Franklin's staff went straight into a 4 a.m. meeting about trimming the playbook to what players can execute.

No Answers

french60wasp — Mon, 09 Nov 2026 16:12:22 +0000

Kevin Jennings found every soft spot in Virginia Tech's secondary in SMU's 51-28 win, and the film shows a defense beaten before the snap.

SMU Stampedes Over Hokies 51-28

dylantefft — Sat, 07 Nov 2026 15:59:44 +0000

The drubbing in Dallas came with numbers neither Virginia Tech nor James Franklin had seen in years.

Virginia Tech vs SMU Game Time, TV Info, and Open Thread

TKP Staff — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 21:36:25 +0000

The Hokies look to improve their resume with a win in the heart of Texas.

One Concern, Plenty of Promise: Hokies Handle Mercer 96-67

dylantefft — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:38:50 +0000

Virginia Tech got handsy enough to put Mercer in the bonus 2:03 into the second half. Everything else looked clean, starting with four turnovers two days after committing 14.

"Foe"Rensics: Mustangs

TheFifthFuller — Fri, 06 Nov 2026 16:27:10 +0000

Bowl-eligible Virginia Tech visits SMU, home of oil money, the NCAA death penalty, a mascot named for snake oil and possibly the worst barbecue in Dallas.

A Wild Ride Against the Mustangs

joelestra — Wed, 04 Nov 2026 16:25:06 +0000

SMU's offense lives on explosive plays, and Virginia Tech's defense has given up its share. The advanced numbers point to a shootout in Dallas.