Virginia Tech took care of business against VMI, and the Inside the Tunnel crew is back to break down everything we saw from the Hokies. We discuss the biggest takeaways from the win, what stood out on both sides of the ball, which players helped themselves, and how much we can really learn from a matchup this lopsided. Plus, we look ahead at what Virginia Tech still needs to clean up as the schedule gets tougher.

The James Franklin era has officially arrived in Blacksburg. On this episode of Inside the Tunnel, we preview Virginia Tech’s season opener against VMI, break down what we want to see from Ethan Grunkemeyer and the new-look Hokies, and discuss which position battles and young players could stand out in a game Tech should control from start to finish.

We also discuss Virginia Tech bringing in former South Carolina defensive back DQ Smith and what his addition could mean for the Hokies’ secondary.

The 2026 Virginia Tech football season is here, and with it comes one of everyone's favorite annual episodes of Inside the Tunnel. Andrew, Matej, Doug and Jacob go game-by-game through James Franklin’s first schedule in Blacksburg: breaking down every opponent, the key players and matchups to know, and where the biggest challenges and opportunities lie for the Hokies. From an intriguing opening stretch to a brutal ACC run featuring Clemson, SMU, Miami and a resurgent Virginia, we map out the path Virginia Tech will have to navigate in Year One of the Franklin era.

Andrew Alix, Doug Bowman, Matej Sis and Jacob Maggard break down the Virginia Tech defense heading into the 2026 season.

The guys go position by position through Brent Pry’s unit, discussing the biggest names, projected starters, position battles and breakout candidates across the defensive line, linebacker corps and secondary. How high is the ceiling for Kemari Copeland? What should we expect from Noah Chambers alongside Kaleb Spencer? And just how good can a secondary featuring Quentin Reddish, Jaquez White, Isaiah Brown-Murray and a deep group of newcomers become?

All that plus the regular antics on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel

Virginia Tech fall camp is underway, and the position battles are starting to take shape.

Andrew Alix, Matej Sis and Doug Bowman break down some of the biggest questions facing the Hokies offense, including the battle for the third wide receiver spot, how Virginia Tech replaces the injured Johnny Garrett on the offensive line, the competition at backup quarterback, and much more.

Plus, Doug provides his top-of-the-line legal expertise on the Protect College Sports Act and what it could mean for the future of college athletics. All this and more on another exhilarating episode of Inside the Tunnel!

Andrew Alix is joined by Jacob Maggard and Haden Tolbert, who were on the ground at ACC Kickoff, to break down everything they heard from Charlotte. The crew shares their biggest takeaways from James Franklin, Virginia Tech's player representatives, and the ACC's leadership while discussing what it all means for the Hokies entering the 2026 season. From program identity to the future of the conference, this episode covers the biggest storylines coming out of ACC Kickoff and what fans should make of them.

Evan G. Watkins and Jacob Maggard get together as the offseason winds down to discuss expectations for Virginia Tech’s offense and defense as the Hokies prepare to take the field for Year 1 of the James Franklin era.