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- Limited fall-practice observations indicated Ethan Grunkmeyer was ahead of Josh Clark in Virginia Tech's quarterback competition, although the staff had not declared a starter. - Clark remained in the starting-quarterback race after a spring injury that Brent Pry said likely prevented him from starting for Virginia Tech last season. - Luke Stewie continued earning first-group receiver work after emerging in the spring and reinforced his case with a strong in-breaking route and a contested red-zone catch.

- Injury: Bad news for the #Hokies: LB Gabe Williams is out with what the team is calling a long-term injury.

- Injury: #Hokies Practice Report: Another Injury Shelves Linebacker Gabe Williams Long Term The third-year linebacker's absence is a blow to the team's depth at the position, though Sherrod Covil Jr.

- Safety Quentin Radish is working back from shoulder surgery after missing most of last season; he said the layoff cost him more than 20 pounds because he could not maintain his upper-body strength. - Kamari Copeland is viewed as especially difficult to replace. An injury would expose Virginia Tech's questionable defensive-tackle depth and put more pressure on young, unproven edge players Asen Stevens, JV on Hillston and Malachi Williams. - Linebacker depth is another camp concern, though the hosts caution that their practice access has been limited.

- Injury: #Hokies Practice Report: Quentin Reddish Eager To Pick Up Where He Left Off Pre-Shoulder Surgery Presented by Christine Shepard Real Estate: Quentin Reddish’s shoulder feels great, thanks for asking.

- Injury: #Hokies Practice Report: Quentin Reddish Eager To Pick Up Where He Left Off Pre-Shoulder Surgery On Reddish, WR Marlion Jackson, the LB outlook and more from Thursday's workout from @AndyBitterVT

- Injury: A load of #Hokies media notes on CB Jaquez White's return from a spring game injury scare, Justin Terry and Logan Howland's return as OT options, a scheme-fit for the DTs, "FatRat" first takes...

- Brent Pry said Josh Clark would have started for Virginia Tech in 2025 if a spring injury had not sidelined him, making his return an important part of the 2026 corner competition. - Isaiah Brown-Murray is expected to start somewhere in the secondary, while the other outside-corner role remains unsettled entering camp. - Marcellus Hawkins is back and expected to be healthy after an injury, giving Virginia Tech another returning option to evaluate this fall. - Defensive tackle depth remains a primary concern; Pry has been pressing the backups, and their summer development is a key camp checkpoint.

- QB: This & more from our exclusive interview with #Hokies QB Ethan Grunkemeyer in the article below!

- Pick/market: TSL Audio: David Cunningham on The Fast Lane, 8-3-2026 https:// techsideline.com/article/2026/0 8/04/tsl-audio-david-cunningham-on-the-fast-lane-8-3-2026 … Tech Sideline Managing Editor @therealdcunna joined @FastLaneEdLane on Monday, August 3 to discuss: - Why the OL & DL battles (not...

- James Franklin is emphasizing a true three-deep at every position, with improved overall depth a central Virginia Tech objective entering 2026. - Retaining Coach Moore provides continuity across the quarterback, offensive-line and tight-end rooms. - Marcellus Hawkins is a fall-camp player to monitor after missing spring practice, while Cam Chadwick also missed spring but is expected to be in the defensive two-deep.

- Cam Chadwick enters fall camp without having participated in Virginia Tech's spring practices, leaving his role as an early preseason depth-chart variable. - The full quarterback room remains a key 2026 evaluation point after limited spring exposure, while the expanded coaching and support staff drew positive early reviews.

- Aidan Lynch won Virginia Tech's starting right-tackle job, allowing Montavious Cunningham to move to guard, while Oklahoma transfer Logan Howland is medically cleared but remains outside the best five as he regains confidence in his surgically repaired shoulder. - Redshirt freshman Randy Adirika emerged as an early interior-line reserve after Emmett Laws was ruled out for the foreseeable future, but Virginia Tech's backup tackles collectively have only 61 college defensive snaps. - Kaleb Spencer learned all three linebacker positions and gives Virginia Tech a middle linebacker capable of matching running backs and tight ends in either man or zone coverage. - Returning edge Aycen Stevens beat out a transfer-heavy competition for one starting defensive-end role after improving his speed-to-power approach under James Franklin. - Shamarius Peterkin spent part of camp in a boot and appears to have fallen behind several receivers, while summer enrollee Davion Brown generated enough camp buzz to reach the two-deep behind the three veteran starters.

- Bryce Baker has gained ground in Virginia Tech's backup-quarterback competition, though Troy Huhn remains capable of forcing an OR designation on the depth chart. - Virginia Tech expects to rotate a deep running-back room enough to keep the primary options fresh. - Cornerback is viewed as one of the defense's deepest and most experienced positions, with enough versatility to cover both outside and nickel roles. - East Carolina transfer Isaiah Brown-Murray supplies veteran experience, while Dequez White has looked like one of the Hokies' highest-impact portal additions.

- Transfer earns preseason recognition for nation's top tight end honor BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds has been named to the preseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, recognizing the nation's most outstanding tight end.

- No official depth chart until fall camp. - Franklin keeping competition open at every spot.

- Virginia Tech's most significant offensive-line battle was between Justin Terry and Logan Hallen at left tackle; Terry gained spring reps while Hallen missed the entire spring. - The staff feels strong about center and guard depth and better about tackle after camp, with Hallen, Montevius Cunningham and Laystanum providing a more versatile rotation.

- BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football Head Coach James Franklin took to the lectern Sunday afternoon to meet with the media as his football program heads into the heart of Fall Camp. - The Hokies hit the practice field for the first time this past Wednesday to begin preparations for the upcoming 2026 campaign that begins with a September 5 meeting with VMI in Lane Stadium in primetime.

- Your daily destination for fall camp coverage as Virginia Tech begins the James Franklin era A new era has arrived in Blacksburg, and every rep matters. - As James Franklin and the Hokies take the practice fields to begin preparations for the 2026 season, Hokie Tracks will bring fans inside fall camp with daily coverage from the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility and beyond. - From position battles and emerging playmakers...

- Offense: Inside The Numbers: Offensive Production, And Homegrown Programs We examine Virginia Tech football's offensive production and compare the #Hokies to other ACC rosters.

- RB/WR: James Franklin details the #Hokies' captain selection process, a RB battle brewing at the No.

- OL: Ty Howle called it "the most depth we've had on the offensive line." @dylantefft latest: https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26115/virginia-tech-finally-has-offensive-line-depth-now-it-needs … #Hokies

- RB: Marcellous Hawkins has been named to the @DoakWalkerAward Watch List!

- OL: 2026 Virginia Tech Football Weights: OL Gains Size, DTs Tighten Up If this seems like Tech's biggest offensive line they've had in awhile, it's because it is.

- Pick/market: Time to review the running back room for the 2026 Hokies.

- Intel: The latest from #Hokies camp from @dylantefft : https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26102/hokies-wanted-more-depth-receiver-and-they-might-have-it …

- Intel: "The Hokies Wanted More Than Depth at Receiver, and They Might Have It" #Hokies by @dylantefft https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26102/hokies-wanted-more-depth-receiver-and-they-might-have-it … via @thekeyplay

- Offense: 5 offensive players to watch for the #Hokies in fall camp

- RB: While the running back room looks to be a strength for the #Hokies this season, there are still some lingering questions.

- James Franklin plans to use a deep rotation at defensive end and sounded pleased with the group's development, making the nominal starting competition less important than the number of playable options. - Dion Hillson is among the defensive ends expected to rotate regularly, though the position remains one to monitor as the season approaches. - Jeff Exenor and Aidan Green both flashed their physicality with strong back-shoulder catches during camp. - Vic Early returned after missing time earlier in camp, improving Virginia Tech's available depth as preparation shifted toward VMI.

- DB: CB Kinnard Mahomes was particular in setting up four game day visits, from @BrianDohn247 @Kinnard_mahomes #Hokies

- LB: Sophomore Noah Chambers has impressed the #Hokies' defensive staff this fall and looks as though he could retain his starting middle linebacker role in 2026.

- DB: Safety Markel Long has trio of ACC trips set; breaks down each program, from @BrianDohn247 @MarkelLongJr #Hokies

- Tech Talk Live is a weekly show that takes place at McClain’s at First & Main throughout the season and is hosted by Evan Hughes and Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Famer Mike Burnop that features in-depth conversations with Virginia Tech student-athletes, coaches and staff members.

- DL: Top New England edge rusher Jeremiah Figaro locks in fall visits, explains reasoning for coast-to-coast trips, from @BrianDohn247 @JerryFFigaro #Hokies

- BLACKSBURG - The Athletic's Bruce Feldman has included two Hokies in his annual Freaks List. - Defensive tackle, Kemari Copeland , checked in at number 7 while linebacker, Kaleb Spencer , is number 83. - Copeland set a program record when he benched 510 pounds this summer. - He also improved his back squat to 735 pounds and clocked 20.2 mph on the GPS. - He did a triple broad jump of...

- Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 69.1% of his passes for 1,339 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions after taking over at Penn State, and Virginia Tech expects his accuracy and decision-making to lift the entire offense after a full offseason as the starter. - Marcellous Hawkins returns after averaging more than six yards per carry and forcing 44 missed tackles, while healthier backup Jeff Overton Jr. gives the projected run-heavy offense an explosive second option. - Luke Reynolds is expected to be a focal point at tight end as a receiving, red-zone and blocking threat, with the potential to lead Virginia Tech in receiving. - Transfer Justin Terry and returning center Kyle Altuner are the offensive line's two clearest answers, while Logan Howland's difficult injury return, Johnny Garrett's injury and Aidan Lynch's move to right tackle leave depth as a major concern. - Virginia Tech's move to a traditional 4-3 should better fit interior anchor Kemari Copeland and newly elevated starting edge Aycen Stevens, who emerged from fall camp atop a crowded defensive-end rotation.

- Converted quarterback AJ Brandt has played wide receiver for only six months, leaving him behind Virginia Tech's more experienced receivers and making an immediate conventional role less likely. - Virginia Tech can use the early games against VMI and Old Dominion to evaluate the back of its receiver rotation, with poor performances likely to narrow snaps quickly for the fourth through sixth options.

- Practice: Camp Update – Fall camp comes to a close and these are my takeaways before the season begins, from @JacobMaggard6 #Hokies

- Pick/market: TRANSFER: The #Hokies land former 4 defensive back Chris Tangelo (6-4, 201) from Vanderbilt, per @247Sports .

- Pick/market: PORTAL: The #Hokies sign former Clemson guard Butta Johnson (6-4, 180)!

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- Practice: Here at the last fall camp practice available for media… Watching Kamari Copeland get off the ball FAST and attacking the sled #Hokies

- Practice: #Hokies Practice Report: Captain Choices, A Battle At RB3, 'FatRat' Praise And More @AndyBitterVT has some news and notes from Virginia Tech's Tuesday evening practice.

- Practice: Bitter: Ten Things I Think I Think So Far About #Hokies Preseason Camp We take a spin here at a Virginia Tech version of Peter King's “Ten Things I Think I Think” column.

- Pick/market: TSL Audio: Andy Bitter on the Fast Lane, 8-17-2026 https:// techsideline.com/article/2026/0 8/19/tsl-audio-andy-bitter-on-the-fast-lane-8-17-2026 … Tech Sideline Senior Staff Writer @AndyBitterVT joined @FastLaneEdLane Monday, August 17 to discuss: - Why we're getting closer to a starting...

- Intel: 2026 Virginia Tech Football Preview: The Tight Ends The top four tight ends have combined for nearly 3,000 career snaps.

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- Practice: @dylantefft sought out to figure out what's different this year at @HokiesFB fall camp, and there was a common answer: https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26100/inside-sports-science-adoption-franklins-first-hokies-fall-camp ….

- Practice: "Inside the Sports Science Adoption of Franklin's First Hokies Fall Camp" #Hokies by @dylantefft https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26100/inside-sports-science-adoption-franklins-first-hokies-fall-camp … via @thekeyplay

- Intel: Good thing they’re football players Catch the guys hitting the lanes (and plenty more laughs) in the newest episode of Set in Stone.

- Intel: We had Bill Roth on our podcast today and he said this about the future of #Hokies athletics!

- Intel: TSL Podcast 494: The Voice Of Virginia Tech Football, Bill Roth Bill joined the TSL Podcast to discuss James Franklin, Brian White, the #Hokies' upcoming football season and more.

- Intel: A Look At Virginia Tech's Newest Football Enrollees @ChrisColemanTSL takes a look at seven recent additions to the #Hokies' roster.

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- Intel: 2026 ACC Football Preseason Predictions: Virginia Tech Picked Eighth The league's media expects the #Hokies to be a middle of the pack team in James Franklin's first year.

- Intel: The website is going to be very good this football season.