COMMITTED: Virginia Tech has made a MAJOR splash on the recruiting as 4* DL Joseph Buchanan has committed to the #Hokies over offers from Georgia, Ohio State, Indiana, Michigan, LSU, and many more. Check out more on him here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
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SCOOP: Per source, Virginia Tech is set for a Zoom today with a talented transfer target who won Freshman of the Year honors in his mid-major conference this past season. Check out more on him and the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
SCOOP: Virginia Tech has hosted a talented transfer big man who has started 30+ games for power conference programs per source. Check out more on him and the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/power-c...
SCOOP: Where do things stand with Virginia Tech's roster retention efforts including with Ben Hammond, what are the #Hokies' top needs, and who are some of the early names that VT is showing interest in? Check out all that plus analysis, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-t...
SCOOP: Virginia Tech is interested in a standout freshman transfer who was all-conference at the mid-major level, along with ACC schools like Georgia Tech & Clemson plus Tennessee and more. Check out more on him and the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
SCOOP: Virginia Tech is set for a Zoom call today with an all-conference transfer target from one of the best mid-major leagues in America per source. Check out more on him and what he could bring to the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
FEATURE: The Neoklis Avdalas experiment at Virginia Tech was a clear failure after the #Hokies built around him, but the Greek freshman missed expectations with dismal ACC play.
What can be learned from this failure? Check out my thoughts for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/the-neo...
FEATURE: Three offensive #Hokies arrived in the 2024 class with impressive HS pedigrees and lots of buzz.
Entering this spring, all three have plenty to prove to show they can be significant contributors at Virginia Tech. Check out more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-t...
FEATURE: How often did James Franklin play underclassmen at Penn State and what might that mean for an underclassman-heavy Virginia Tech roster in 2026? Check out Adam Firebaugh’s dive into the #Hokies’ youthful roster, for TLP Insiders here:
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HOKIES WIN: Tobi Lawal had his first double-double since returning from injury as Virginia Tech cruised to an 89-76 victory over Notre Dame. Check out how the #Hokies picked up a decisive victory from Tucker Terry here: techlunchpail.com/blog/tobi-la...
SCOOP: Virginia Tech is actively battling Ohio State, Florida State, and others to land a visit from a four-star DB transfer per source. Check out more on him and his potential fit with the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
IT'S GAMEDAY: Can Virginia Tech pull off the upset against No. 21 Virginia? Check out my three things to watch including the injury challenges facing the #Hokies and the European stars who may define this game plus his VT-UVA prediction here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-t...
What does James Franklin's usage of the transfer portal at Penn State say about how he will use it & the type of player he might pursue at Virginia Tech? Check out Adam Firebaugh's dive into Franklin's usage of the transfer portal, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/analyzi...
COMEBACK WIN: Despite being down 19 in the first half and without Avdalas and Lawal for the whole game, Virginia Tech was able to rally and beat Elon in an 82-81 OT thriller. Check out how the #Hokies delivered a stunning comeback from Tucker Terry here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
FEATURE: James Franklin’s first staff at Virginia Tech is coming together especially on offense, but who could the #Hokies consider to restore VT’s DBU? Check out my look at potential CBs and safeties coach candidates, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/potenti...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech is hiring Penn State co-OC/TEs coach Ty Howle as its next offensive coordinator per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Check out more including my thoughts on Franklin and the #Hokies' new OC here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
FEATURE: No coach has brought 10+ commits from one school to another and no coach has brought more than 3 4* commits with him this decade...
Until James Franklin and Virginia Tech blew those records out of the water. Check out more for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/inside-...
BREAKING: Virginia Tech landed its fourth new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* CB Amauri Polydor as he flipped from Penn State to the #Hokies. Check out more on the 11th former PSU commit to follow Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: James Franklin and the #Hokies landed their third new commitment of Early Signing Day from 3* 757 ATH Tyrell Grant Jr who flipped from Syracuse to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
BREAKING: 4* LB Terry Wiggins has flipped from Penn State to Virginia Tech, becoming the highest-rated commit for the #Hokies in the 2026 class. Check out more on the 10th former Penn State commit to follow James Franklin to VT here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed their 14th new commit under James Franklin as 3* LB John-Patrick Oates flipped from JMU to Virginia Tech. Check out more on him and what he brings to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
BREAKING: 3* LB and former Penn State commit Mathieu Lamah tells me that he has committed to Virginia Tech over West Virginia and Rutgers. Check out more on him and what his commitment means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: 4* QB and former Penn State commit Troy Huhn has chosen to join James Franklin at Virginia Tech. Check out more on Huhn and what this means for the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/four-st...
INSIDE THE COMMITMENT: Why did 3* OT Maddox Cochrane choose Virginia Tech and how much of an impact did James Franklin have on his decision? Check out those answers and more on why he chose the #Hokies, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/three-s...
COMMITTED: Virginia Tech landed a pair of former Penn State OL commits today in 3* recruits Roseby Lubintus and Marlen Bright. Check out more on those two additions and what they bring to the #Hokies here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
REACTION: What do recruits think of the hiring of James Franklin as Virginia Tech’s next head coach? Check out reaction to the #Hokies’ new head coach including from South Carolina 4* OL commit Darius Gray & Penn State LB commit Mathieu Lamah, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/recruit...
NEW COACH: Virginia Tech’s coaching search came to an end yesterday as the #Hokies made a major splash hiring former Penn State head coach James Franklin. Check out more on Franklin and my reaction to the hiring of Franklin here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
HOKIES WIN: Virginia Tech’s dominant start continues as the #Hokies blow out Saint Joseph’s 94-59, a 55-point reversal from VT’s 20-point loss to St Joe’s last season. Check out more from Tucker Terry on how VT continues to impress here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...
LINEUP PREVIEW: Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball has high hopes to make the NCAA Tournament after additional resources allowed for a roster revamp. Check out Tucker Terry’s breakdown of the #Hokies starting lineup and rotation, for TLP Insiders here: techlunchpail.com/blog/2025-26...
IT’S GAMEDAY: Can Virginia Tech build on last week’s victory and upset No. 16 Louisville? Check out our TLP gameday preview and our picks for the #Hokies vs the Cardinals here: techlunchpail.com/blog/virgini...