College football coaches and the media who cover them agree — on a lot, apparently. But here’s a look at some of the biggest discrepancies between the two major polls.
- CATIE HARPER Daily News-Record
Za’Ron “Smoke” Collins takes football seriously. He’s also learned that doesn’t mean he can’t enjoy every minute.
- DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
Plus notes on the safeties coach Anthony Midget developing a two-deep and how the linebacker corps looks without two key pieces.
- DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
Altuner started every game at center for Virginia Tech last season, and his experience is allowing him to serve as an anchor for an improved offensive line.
- DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times
Reddish is the top safety on the Virginia Tech roster. Getting back to full health was essential for a secondary that needs his playmaking ability on the defense.
- Mark Berman
The Virginia Tech graduate also will be part of the football broadcasts.
- Mark Berman
The Keydets like their new coach's attention to detail and discipline.
The preseason College Football Playoff landscape highlights blue-bloods, but several unranked teams have potential paths to shake up the chase with strong coaching and talent across conferences.
Virginia Tech safeties coach and safety Quentin Reddish discuss Reddish’s return from injury and areas he needs to improve on during training camp.
Did you ever stand in your living room, yell at the TV after a busted play, and insist you could call plays better than the coach paid to call plays?
Virginia Tech wide receiver Marlion Jackson discusses the development of the offensive line during the early stages of training camp.
College football rosters have taken a hit in the depth department during the transfer portal era, allowing true freshmen to earn playing time earlier at some of the biggest programs.
Cole Byrd becoming Virginia Tech's kickoff specialist will allow John Love's focus to be devoted to maintaining his consistency on field goals throughout the season.
It is a room that is deeper and stronger than in previous seasons, which is why there are high hopes the unit will be more productive than last season.
Virginia Tech safeties coach Anthony Midget discusses how the early stages of training camp are unfolding.
Sometimes, a good coach doesn’t need to physically cross paths with a team to make an impact.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the tight end room heading into the 2026 season.
The Dukes want toughness and energy — as long as they keep it under control.
Billy Napier wanted his players to see the community they represent. So he took them up a mountain.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses placekicker John Love's strengths and how Bassett native Cole Byrd is in line to be the kickoff specialist this season.
"There's a good give-and-take in working together because I think really we're trying to do what's best for our team and what's best for Virginia Tech," Howle said.
"Wherever they feel is best for this defense is where I’m going to play," Brown-Murray said.
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Plus notes on Johnny Garrett, Luke Reynolds and the Hokies appearing on ACC Network.
Plus Franklin's thoughts on athletic director Brian White, bringing back players and the 5-for-5 model.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses his perspective of the Hokies early in training camp on Sunday.
Virginia Tech offensive coordinator Ty Howle discusses how he and defensive coordinator Brent Pry work together during training camp on Sunday.
Virginia Tech cornerback Isaiah Brown-Murray discusses how cornerbacks coach Nick Perry and nickelbacks coach Vic Hall plan Brown-Murray's workload on practicing at both positions during training camp.
Even the best teams in the Football Bowl Subdivision head into the regular season with an unanswered question or two.