Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast

James Franklin is a magician. In just over two weeks in Blacksburg, he’s taken Virginia Tech’s signing class from 124th nationally all the way to No. 22....and the college football world is taking notice.

The VTScoop crew breaks down how it all came together, the pivotal moments that flipped the class’s momentum, and how Tech’s new wave of blue-chip additions project in maroon and orange. Plus, plenty of banter, context, and musings on a truly celebratory episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Andrew joins Doug & Matej from the road to preview the 2025 Commonwealth Cup, while touching on other recruiting related topics. Happy Thanksgiving from the entire VTScoop team!

Andrew & Kolby come together briefly in Matej & Doug's absence to talk about the James Franklin opening press conference and preview his first recruiting weekend as the Hokies head man, before briefly discussing the game that will actually be played on the field on Saturday.

Evan G. Watkins, Matej Sis and Kolby Crawford break down the breaking news as James Franklin is set to become the next head coach at Virginia Tech. The crew discusses how the hire came together, what it means for the program, and what to expect next in recruiting, staffing and the weeks ahead.

Kolby, Matej and Andrew talk more speculation of James Franklin to Virginia Tech before previewing the Hokies trip to Tallahassee.

Rumors continue to swirl, both locally and nationally, about James Franklin’s potential candidacy for the Virginia Tech head coaching job. The Inside the Tunnel crew breaks down how real the interest is, what obstacles stand in the way, and how confident they are that a deal could actually happen. Then, they recap the Hokies’ win over Cal before previewing this week’s matchup with No. 16 Louisville.

After an off week filled with chaos, the Inside the Tunnel crew is back to break down the national wave of Shane Beamer to Virginia Tech rumors.

Then, the guys pivot to on-field talk, previewing Friday night’s matchup against Cal in Lane Stadium. Can Tech rebound from its early-season struggles and find momentum against a beatable former Pac-12 opponent? All this and more on another wild and wonderful episode of Inside the Tunnel.

The Hokies dropped another tough one in Atlanta. We briefly break down what went wrong against Georgia Tech before turning the conversation toward the future.

With the head coaching search under way, two big names have captivated the fanbase. Could Shane Beamer or James Franklin be realistic options to lead Virginia Tech? We dive into both names and what their potential fit in Blacksburg would look like. All this and more on another exhilarating episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Virginia Tech falls to Wake Forest in another frustrating loss. The crew breaks down what went wrong, what’s left to play for this season, and previews Saturday’s trip to face No. 13 Georgia Tech. All this and more on another tremendous episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Virginia Tech made headlines on and off the field this week. The Board of Visitors approved a major increase in athletics funding, setting the stage for the future of Hokie sports. On the field, Phil Montgomery’s squad stunned NC State in a statement win—what it means for the season and how expectations shift moving forward. Plus, we break down Virginia Tech’s upcoming matchup against Wake Forest and what to watch for as the Hokies look to build on their momentum. All this and Kolby's review of the NC State Media Room food on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel.