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Nov. 26, 2025

Battle for the Commonwealth Cup: Virginia Tech Looking to Spoil UVA's…

Virginia Tech's season ended a long time ago, but the Hokies can still play spoiler this Saturday against little brother. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podc...

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Nov. 23, 2025

Virginia Tech Runs Wild in Loss to Miami While James Franklin Recruits

The Hokies' rushing offense wasn't enough to get the win on Senior Day, but it looks like James Franklin made the most of the weekend. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you ...

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Nov. 23, 2025

That's What Good Football Looks Like

Virginia Tech hasn't played good football in quite sometime. Even when the Hokies have won this season, it hasn't been pretty. In case Hokies fans forgot what good football looked like, they caught a glimpse of it from Miami on Saturday inside Lane…

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Nov. 21, 2025

Virginia Tech Releases James Franklin's Contract Details

The devil is always in the details. In this case, however, there is no devil. Virginia Tech shared the details of James Franklin's five-year contract on Friday, giving fans and media alike insight into Franklin's deal to coach the Hokies. And for f…

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Nov. 20, 2025

The James Franklin Era Begins at Virginia Tech

James Franklin introduced himself to Hokie Nation this week, giving fans a look at what they can expect from a revamped Virginia Tech football program. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hango...

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Nov. 20, 2025

Five Takeaways From James Franklin's Introductory News Conference

James Franklin was officially introduced as Virginia Tech's new football coach on Wednesday in front of a sizable crowd inside Cassell Coliseum. Franklin, along with Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich, President Tim Sands, and Athletic Director Whit…

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Nov. 18, 2025

Putting College Football On Notice

This is a message for college football programs across the country — consider yourself warned. Virginia Tech's hiring of James Franklin is a shot across the bow of college football. The entire Atlantic Coast Conference, and the rest of the co…

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Nov. 17, 2025

It Is Official: Virginia Tech Hires James Franklin as its Next Head C…

Virginia Tech identified its top candidate and locked him in. Welcome to the James Franklin era. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our s...

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Nov. 11, 2025

Virginia Tech Coaching Search Overshadows Hokies' Trip to Florida Sta…

All is quiet on the coaching front as Virginia Tech prepares for a road trip to Tallahassee. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts. Also, support our spons...

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Nov. 3, 2025

Five Players Virginia Tech Should Retain for the 2026 Season

Not much is going right for Virginia Tech football. The Hokies dropped to 3-6 on Saturday after No. 16 Louisville rode a second-half surge to victory. Virginia Tech played the Cardinals tough — Tech led 16-7 at halftime and was within strikin…

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Nov. 2, 2025

Virginia Tech Coaching Search Update; Hokies Lose to Louisville

The Hokies got off to a hot start but ultimately couldn't keep pace with the Cardinals. The boys recap the loss and also provide an update on the Virginia Tech coaching search. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and...

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Oct. 30, 2025

Virginia Tech's Coaching Search Heats Up as Hokies Host Louisville

The rumor mill is swirling around Blacksburg. The boys discuss Virginia Tech's search for a head coach before previewing Saturday's matchup with Louisville. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie ...

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