Pat and BRM preview the Hokies' Week 1 matchup against the VMI Keydets under the lights of Lane Stadium on Saturday night, on James Franklin's inauguration day!

Game week is FINALLY here, and we are just days away from the Hokies' sold-out opener against VMI. Ryan Castle was at James Franklin’s first game-week press conference and is here to break down everything we heard today, including the announcement of the starting quarterback and offensive line! Also hear what James Franklin had to say about the Keydets and expectations for this Saturday and the rest of the season.

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With game week finally here, Pat and BRM dive into all things Hokies ahead of Kickoff.

James Franklin's Hokies have concluded Fall Camp and are setting their sights on Week One and the VMI Keydets. Ryan Castle is here to break down the latest from Blacksburg, including who's stepping up at wide receiver, a surprising battle at running back, and how the Hokies selected their 2026 Captains. Ryan also brings you Fall Camp insights from some of the Hokies' opponents and much more!

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Griff joins the show for our annual CFB schedule draft. Each week, we choose a location to attend a game, with two rules. No VT games + no repeat locations.

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Kenton Gibbs from Locked on ACC joins the show to break down 17 storylines from every ACC team heading into the 2026 season. Is the ACC crown Miami's for the taking? Are Bill Belichick and Mike Norvell "cooked"? Is this the year Louisville FINALLY breaks through? All that and more on this episode.

The Hokies are wrapping up Fall Camp and are getting ready to set their sights on the Keydets! Ryan Castle breaks down all the latest from Blacksburg, including position battles, depth questions, and the latest buzz about potential additions to the roster. Ryan also reacts to the final episode of Set in Stone and brings you intel from Fall Camps across the ACC.

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Ryan Castle is back to talk more Hokies football! Ryan breaks down what he’s seeing and hearing from Hokies Fall Camp and who’s stock he is buying so far. Ryan also ranks his top five most valuable players for this season and goes behind enemy lines to deliver some training camp notes from other teams on the Hokies’ schedule.

BRM catches up with David Pollack to dive into the Hokies, ACC, and his pending documentary on NIL and the ever-changing college football landscape.

Headed to Blacksburg for a Virginia Tech gameday weekend? Pat and BRM break down all the places and activities that should be on your list!

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