The Key Play

As Losing Habits Linger, Franklin and the Hokies Seek Change

dylantefft — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:50:22 +0000

Virginia Tech has come a long way in a short time, but its players have been "a little bit resistant" to new expectations, and familiar mistakes keep showing up.

Techmo Bowl: Battle of the Undisciplined

joelestra — Thu, 15 Oct 2026 12:08:33 +0000

Both Techs rank among the sloppiest teams in the country, but the turnover numbers say only one is due for a cleaner Saturday. Plus: picks against the spread and the total.

"Are You Inspired?" Hokies Take a Hard Look in the Mirror Before Georgia Tech

dylantefft — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:19:11 +0000

Danny Rocco's message landed after back-to-back final-play losses. Now James Franklin wants to see it in practice, starting with a penalty rate that ranks 111th nationally.

Lethargy and Donuts: Cal Film Review

french60wasp — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 17:51:20 +0000

A lethargic effort and a series of questionable schematic choices allowed the California Golden Bears to bully the Hokies on the west coast. Seven plays show where the 25-20 loss went wrong.

Another Heartbreaker and Reminders of Reality

dylantefft — Sun, 11 Oct 2026 14:27:55 +0000

A 4-0 start raised hopes, but resurgence under James Franklin looks like a longer project than it did two weeks ago.

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

TKP Staff — Sat, 10 Oct 2026 13:47:22 +0000

The Hokies make a west coast trip and hope to get back on track.

"Foe"Rensics: Cal Gummi Bears

TheFifthFuller — Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:29:58 +0000

Everything you need to know about the University of California, now in an exhaustively researched, triple-checked and Wikipedia-approved history of Virginia Tech’s newest rival.

Practice Report: Three Safeties, Long Flights and Fog of War

dylantefft — Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:21:28 +0000

DQ Smith grades out as the secondary's best against Pitt, two ex-Nittany Lions prep for their first West Coast trip and Cal's quarterback and play-calling questions complicate the scouting report.

California Dreamin'

joelestra — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:52:58 +0000

Virginia Tech leads the nation in front-seven Havoc, and a banged-up Cal team is next.

The first loss is "always the toughest": Hokies move on from Pitt defeat

dylantefft — Tue, 06 Oct 2026 13:15:29 +0000

As heartbreaking as it was, Virginia Tech is done brooding. Second chances lie ahead, and the team aims to take advantage of them.