Virginia Tech Hokies
ACC
0-0 (0-0 conf)
SP+ #105
Ratings
2025 final
- SP+
- -10.1 (#105)
- SP+ Offense
- 21.4
- SP+ Defense
- 30.8
- SRS
- -4.1
- FPI
- -1.2
- Elo
- 1382
- Talent
- 712
- Recruiting
- —
2026 Outlook
Projected wins
5.0p10 3.0 — p90 7.0
| Round | Prob | |
|---|---|---|
| Win conference | 0.0% | |
| Make CFP | 0.0% | |
| Quarterfinal | 0.0% | |
| Semifinal | 0.0% | |
| Natl. final | 0.0% | |
| Natl. champ | 0.0% |
Schedule
proj record 5.0–7.0
Schedule
47th
toughest of 136
Offenses faced
58th
toughest of 136
Defenses faced
36th
toughest of 136
Strength of schedule — how tough this team's opponents are, ranked 1 (hardest) to 136 (easiest) · by 2025 SP+ · 1 FCS game.
| Wk | Opponent | SP+ | Score | Proj | Win% | Res |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsVMI | FCS | 42-6* | +35.9 | 99% | — |
| 2 | vsOld Dominion | +5.9 | 27-28 | -0.2 | 49% | — |
| 3 | @Maryland | +0.6 | 27-29 | -2.3 | 43% | — |
| 4 | @Boston College | -8.5 | 28-25 | +2.3 | 56% | — |
| 5 | vsPittsburgh | +8.4 | 26-31 | -4.2 | 38% | — |
| 6 | @California | -3.2 | 25-30 | -4.9 | 37% | — |
| 7 | vsGeorgia Tech | +9.3 | 23-32 | -8.8 | 27% | — |
| 8 | @Clemson | +9.5 | 20-33 | -13.2 | 17% | — |
| 10 | @SMU | +13.4 | 24-35 | -11.6 | 21% | — |
| 11 | vsStanford | -11.8 | 31-25 | +5.2 | 64% | — |
| 12 | @Miami | +20.7 | 19-38 | -19.4 | 8% | — |
| 13 | vsVirginia | +11.1 | 28-32 | -4.5 | 37% | — |
* FBS-vs-FCS estimate from the SP+ gap — no per-game model for FCS opponents.
Quarterbacks · 3
2026 · 79
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QB | 1st | Kyron Drones | SR | 6'2" | 235 | ★★★★ |
| QB | 2nd | Ethan Grunkemeyer← Penn State | FR | 6'2" | 212 | ★★★★ |
| QB | — | Bryce Baker← North Carolina | FR | 6'3" | 205 | ★★★ |
Running Backs · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RB | 1st | Marcellous Hawkins | SR | 5'11" | 219 | — |
| RB | 2nd | Bill Davis← Louisiana | SO | 5'9" | 235 | ★★★ |
| RB | 3rd | P.J. Prioleau | SR | 5'11" | 182 | — |
| RB | 4th | Terion Stewart | SR | 5'9" | 222 | ★★★ |
| RB | 5th | Jeffrey Overton Jr. | FR | 5'10" | 178 | ★★★★ |
| RB | 6th | Tyler Mason | FR | 6'0" | 200 | ★★★ |
Wide Receivers · 9
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WR | 1st | Que'Sean Brown← Duke | SO | 5'8" | 165 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 2nd | Ayden Greene | JR | 6'2" | 190 | — |
| WR | 3rd | Marlion Jackson← Louisiana Tech | JR | 6'2" | 205 | ★★★ |
| WR | 4th | Donavon Greene | SR | 6'2" | 196 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 5th | Takye Heath | SO | 5'10" | 163 | ★★★ |
| WR | 6th | Tucker Holloway | JR | 6'2" | 185 | — |
| WR | 7th | Shamarius Peterkin | FR | 6'3" | 174 | ★★★★ |
| WR | 8th | Tyseer Denmark← Penn State | FR | 5'10" | 187 | ★★★ |
| WR | — | Jeff Exinor Jr.← Penn State | FR | 6'1" | 221 | ★★★ |
Tight Ends · 5
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TE | 1st | Luke Reynolds← Penn State | SO | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 2nd | Ja'Ricous Hairston | SO | 6'2" | 255 | — |
| TE | 3rd | Benji Gosnell | JR | 6'5" | 254 | ★★★★ |
| TE | 4th | Harrison Saint Germain | JR | 6'4" | 249 | — |
| TE | — | Matt Henderson← Penn State | FR | 6'5" | 230 | ★★★ |
Offensive Line · 3
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OT | — | Justin Bell← Michigan State | FR | 6'6" | 311 | ★★★ |
| OT | — | Justin Terry← Ohio State | SO | 6'5" | 324 | ★★★ |
| OT | — | Logan Howland← Oklahoma | SO | 6'6" | 322 | ★★★ |
Defensive Line · 21
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL | 1st | Kemari Copeland | JR | 6'3" | 283 | ★★ |
| DL | 2nd | Ben Bell | SR | 6'1" | 235 | ★★★ |
| DL | 3rd | Kody Huisman | SR | 6'4" | 297 | — |
| DL | 4th | Kelvin Gilliam Jr. | SR | 6'3" | 295 | ★★★★ |
| DL | 5th | Elhadj Fall | SR | 6'3" | 288 | — |
| DL | 6th | Jason Abbey | SO | 6'3" | 248 | ★★★ |
| DL | 7th | Aycen Stevens | SO | 6'5" | 251 | — |
| DL | 8th | Emmett Laws | FR | 6'0" | 293 | ★★★ |
| DL | 9th | Immanuel Hickman Sr. | SR | 6'3" | 307 | — |
| DL | 10th | James Djonkam | SR | 6'2" | 258 | — |
| DL | 11th | Eric Mensah← Ohio State | SO | 6'2" | 302 | ★★★ |
| DL | 12th | Gerard Johnson | FR | 6'4" | 282 | ★★★ |
| DL | 13th | Deric Dandy | FR | 6'4" | 256 | ★★★ |
| DL | 14th | Zeke Chinwike | FR | 6'5" | 246 | ★★★ |
| DL | — | Randy Adirika← Penn State | FR | 6'3" | 306 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | 1st | Curtis Jones Jr.← West Virginia | SO | 6'4" | 226 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | 2nd | Samuel Okunlola← Colorado | JR | 6'4" | 250 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | 3rd | Mylachi Williams← Penn State | FR | 6'3" | 252 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | 4th | Javion Hilson← Missouri | FR | 6'4" | 246 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | — | Daniel Jennings← Penn State | FR | 6'1" | 249 | ★★★ |
| EDGE | — | Cortez Harris← Penn State | FR | 6'3" | 224 | ★★★ |
Linebackers · 10
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LB | 1st | Kaleb Spencer | JR | 6'2" | 221 | — |
| LB | 2nd | Jaden Keller | SR | 6'3" | 235 | — |
| LB | 3rd | Noah Chambers | FR | 6'2" | 220 | — |
| LB | 4th | Keon Wylie← Penn State | JR | 6'2" | 225 | ★★★ |
| LB | 5th | George Ballance | SO | 6'0" | 229 | — |
| LB | 6th | Antwone Santiago | JR | 6'3" | 227 | — |
| LB | 7th | Will Johnson | SR | 6'2" | 231 | — |
| LB | 8th | Brett Clatterbaugh | FR | 6'2" | 243 | ★★★ |
| LB | 9th | Gabe Williams | FR | 6'4" | 205 | ★★★ |
| LB | 10th | Brody Jones | SO | 6'3" | 222 | — |
Defensive Backs · 16
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CB | 1st | Cam Chadwick← UConn | SO | 6'0" | 185 | ★★★ |
| CB | 2nd | Jaquez White← Troy | JR | 6'1" | 190 | ★★★ |
| CB | 3rd | Thomas Williams | SO | 5'11" | 189 | — |
| CB | 4th | Isaiah Brown-Murray | JR | 5'9" | 192 | ★★★ |
| CB | 5th | Kenny Woseley Jr.← Penn State | FR | 5'10" | 180 | ★★★ |
| CB | 6th | Jojo Crim | FR | 6'0" | 171 | ★★★ |
| CB | 7th | Knahlij Harrell | FR | 5'11" | 185 | — |
| CB | 8th | Jahmari DeLoatch | FR | 5'10" | 166 | — |
| CB | 9th | Josh Jones | FR | 5'11" | 194 | — |
| S | 1st | Tyson Flowers | JR | 5'11" | 204 | ★★★ |
| S | 2nd | Isaiah Cash | SR | 5'11" | 193 | — |
| S | 3rd | Jordan Bass | JR | 6'3" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| S | 4th | Sheldon Robinson | FR | 6'2" | 203 | ★★★ |
| S | 5th | Brennan Johnson | FR | 6'1" | 202 | ★★★ |
| S | 6th | Quentin Reddish | SO | 6'3" | 205 | ★★★★ |
| S | 7th | Sherrod Covil | SR | 5'11" | 195 | — |
Special Teams · 6
| Pos | Depth | Player | Cl | Ht | Wt | ★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS | 1st | Christian Epling | JR | 6'2" | 219 | — |
| LS | — | Deed Capper← Wisconsin | FR | 6'2" | 220 | ★★★ |
| P | 1st | Nathan Totten← Marshall | SO | 6'1" | 211 | — |
| P | 2nd | Nick Veltsistas | SR | 6'2" | 202 | — |
| PK | 1st | John Love | JR | 5'11" | 180 | ★★★ |
| PK | 2nd | Kyle Lowe | SR | 6'3" | 199 | — |
Season History · last 12
0 AP top-10 · 9 postseason
| Season | Record | Conf | SP+ | AP | Post |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3-9 | 2-6 | #105 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6-6 | 4-4 | #30 | — | 0-1 |
| 2023 | 6-6 | 5-3 | #46 | — | 1-0 |
| 2022 | 3-8 | 1-6 | #98 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6-6 | 4-5 | #70 | #15 | 0-1 |
| 2020 | 5-6 | 5-5 | #17 | — | — |
| 2019 | 8-4 | 5-3 | #38 | — | 0-1 |
| 2018 | 6-6 | 4-4 | #55 | — | 0-1 |
| 2017 | 9-3 | 5-3 | #21 | — | 0-1 |
| 2016 | 9-4 | 6-3 | #22 | — | 1-0 |
| 2015 | 6-6 | 4-4 | #31 | — | 1-0 |
| 2014 | 6-6 | 3-5 | #44 | — | 1-0 |
Recruiting Classes
avg #38 · 37 blue-chip
■ 5★■ 4★■ 3★153 rated signees
| Class | Natl | Pts | 5★ | 4★ | 3★ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | #39 | 208 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 2024 | #45 | 203 | 0 | 4 | 6 |
| 2023 | #39 | 206 | 0 | 2 | 15 |
| 2022 | #36 | 209 | 0 | 3 | 8 |
| 2021 | #45 | 190 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| 2020 | #72 | 163 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | #26 | 224 | 0 | 6 | 3 |
| 2018 | #24 | 226 | 0 | 6 | 19 |
| 2017 | #26 | 218 | 0 | 5 | 11 |
| 2016 | #42 | 190 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
247Sports composite · class rank vs all FBS
Roster Talent
2026
Portal in 27net +0Out 27
Portal avg stars (in / out)3.1 / 3.0
Notable Portal Moves
| ▲ | Luke Reynolds | TE | 4★ | ← Penn State |
| ▲ | Ethan Grunkemeyer | QB | 4★ | ← Penn State |
| ▲ | Que'Sean Brown | WR | 4★ | ← Duke |
| ▲ | Bryce Baker | QB | 3★ | ← North Carolina |
| ▼ | Micah Matthews | WR | 3★ | → James Madison |
| ▼ | Isaiah Spencer | WR | 3★ | → Ole Miss |
| ▼ | James Jennette | EDGE | 3★ | → Utah State |
| ▼ | Tucker Holloway | WR | 3★ | → — |
returning PPA · portal · talent composite · 2026
Injury Report · 0
No injuries reported.
Team News
18 items
- Virginia Tech Picks Up In-State Commitment From '27 Three-Star Tyson WashingtonWashington became the 26th player in the 2027 cycle to commit to the Hokies.VT5h
- James Franklin Sets Record Straight on Bringing Penn State Transfers to Virginia Tech: "That Was Not..."When Franklin lost his Penn State job after going 3-3, rumors spread that he’d secretly recruited players to follow him. When he finally got the Virginia Tech job, within little to no time, double-digit Nittany Lions followed him to Blacksburg.VT7h
- Virginia Tech football: Hokies land in-state defensive athlete Tyson WashingtonAnother big win on the recruiting trail for the Hokies.VT16h
- 'The Days of 3-9 Feel Over': Virginia Tech Receiving Buzz Ahead of 2026 SeasonThe Hokies enter 2026 with new head coach James Franklin at the helm.VT1d
- James Franklin Reveals Personal Sacrifice Behind Brent Pry's Return After Virginia Tech Firing: "Caught Me Off Guard"It’s often surprising how things come full circle in college football. On the Triple Option podcast, Urban Meyer pointed out that Brent Pry returning to Virginia Tech as defensive coordinator after being the head coach might actually be a first in college football history.VT1d
- Updated Recruiting Rankings: Virginia Tech Remains Near the Top Heading Into JulyThe dead period is here for college football programs and official visit season is done for the summer. James Franklin has Virginia Tech in a position that wouVT2d
- Way-Too-Early 2026 Virginia Tech Football Preview and Prediction: Week 3, @ MarylandVirginia Tech is looking for its first non-conference Power Four win since the 2017 season.VT2d
- James Franklin Reveals Biggest Virginia Tech "Challenge" That Forced Him to Turn to Michael Vick & Frank BeamerJames Franklin inherited Virginia Tech, which is coming off a disappointing 2025 season, where the Hokies had a 3-9 record. That doesn’t mean VT never saw success.VT3d
- Way-too-early 2026 opponent preview: Virginia and Virginia Tech, new heavyweights?The road to Charlotte, N.C. for the ACC Championship game is long. It leaves little margin for error. But if Virginia football repeats its 2025 success, it coulVT3d
- Virginia Tech football: James Franklin, Brent Pry speak on Pry’s unprecedented returnRemaining in Blacksburg was the right thing for Brent Pry and his family.VT5d
- Virginia Tech Officially Names Brian White Athletics Director, University Vice PresidentWhite replaces Whit Babcock as athletic director.VT6d
- Virginia Tech hires pedigreed Brian White from FAU as athletic directorBrian White, who gave Dusty May his first head-coaching job and worked alongside Lane Kiffin for two seasons, is Virginia Tech’s next athletic director, the school announced Monday evening. White has led the department at Florida Atlantic for eight-plus years and has overseen a 625% increase in donations since 2021, according to the university’s website. In 2024, he negotiated a stadium ...VT6d
- Report: FAU AD Brian White nearing move to Virginia TechFlorida Atlantic athletic director Brian White is reportedly nearing a deal to become Virginia Tech’s next athletic director.VT6d
- Could Virginia Tech Begin The Season as a Top 25 team?Athlon Sports ranks Virginia Tech in the top 30 entering 2026, citing James Franklin, key transfers and 14 returning starters.VT6d
- Five Players Who Will Determine Virginia Tech's Ceiling in 2026James Franklin will need to rely on these players to have a successful year one.VT6d
- Getting the band back together: James Franklin, Brent Pry and Virginia Tech's strange do-overThe Hokies are betting big on Franklin, Pry and a massive investment to revive a program that has slipped far from its national-power peak.VT7d
- Three Rising Stars on Virginia Tech's Coaching StaffThese rising assistants are shaping Virginia Tech's offense and are already making an impact on the 2027 recruiting trail.VT7d
- Way-Too-Early 2026 Virginia Tech Football Preview and Prediction: Week 2, vs. Old DominionThe Hokies lost 45-26 to Old Dominion last year in Blacksburg.VT8d