Hokies take on Hurricanes Saturday in Blacksburg
Football 10/10/2022 8:00:00 AM
Playing at home for the first time in the month of October, Virginia Tech football will play host to ACC Coastal foe Miami (Fla.) on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET on RSN at Lane Stadium.
The game is sold out, but fans can purchase ticketsthrough StubHub, the official secondary marketplace of Virginia Tech Athletics.
For more on what you should know heading into the matchup:
How to Follow
TV:Saturday's game will be televised on Regional Sports Networks (RSN), with Tom Werme (play-by-play), James Bates (analyst) and Wiley Ballard (sideline) on the call. For alist of RSN affiliates.
Streaming:Depending on which market the consumer is in while viewing the game, fans will either be able to watch the contest onBally Sports/MASNorESPN.com, with subject to being blacked out.
Radio:TheVirginia Tech Sports Network, including its flagship station 105.3 FM "The Bear" in Blacksburg, will carry the contest over the airwaves. Bill Roth will handle play-by-play duties while Mike Burnop provides color commentary and Zach Mackeyreports from the sideline.
Live Audio:Listen to live audio coverage of the matchup atHokieSports.com/Watchin the HokieSports mobile app.
Live Stats:Monitor the game through live stats onHokieSports.com, including play-by-play updates and full team and individual statistics.
Social Media:Stay connected with the Hokies on Twitter (@HokiesFB), Instagram (@hokiesfb) and Facebook (@VirginiaTechFB).
Three Things to Know
1. It's homecoming for the Hokies.A lot will be happening in Blacksburg this week, starting with the Homecoming Kickoff event on Monday night at 6 p.m. at Prairie Quad. Don't miss out on Friday when the Homecoming Parade takes place at 7 p.m. at Washington Street, Main Street and Alumni Mall. Then on Saturday, Hokie Village opens 9 a.m. and will feature live music from the Jared Stout Band, food trucks, games and more. Formore information on the festivities.
2. The game will be Maroon Effect.Hokie Nation should wear maroon to the contest and canpurchase the official Maroon Effect shirt. However, shipping is not guaranteed prior to gameday, so fans can also pick one up on Saturday from the Hokie Shop's trailer in Lot 4. This will mark Tech's sixth time staging a Maroon Effect against Miami and the Hokies are 10-7 all-time in Maroon Effect games since the first one in 2002.
3. Both teams are fighting for their first win in October.As both teamsare entering Saturday on three-game losing streaks, the Hokies seem to have some momentum on their side, following their highest point total scored this seasonat Pitt (29).Tech is getting closer to playing complementary football on all sides, showing glimpses of putting it all together.Miami on the other hand, which was pegged the Coastal favorite in the ACC preseason poll, started the season strong by putting up 70 points in its season opener (vs. Bethune-Cookman), but hasn't scored half of that in a game following that outing. The series history between Hokies and 'Canesstands at24-15 in favor of Miami.
Top Performers in Week 6
Receiver Kaleb Smith:The fifth-year senior turned in his best game yet, recording career highs in catches (9) and yards (152) at Pitt last Saturday. Smith, who has shown his ability to stretch the field for the Hokies, hauled in three deep passes, catching a 28-yarder on Tech's opening drive, a 37-yarder late in the first quarter and 30-yarder right before halftime. This season amongst every ACC receiver, Smith grades out (82.7) as the third best in the league, according to PFF.
Running back Malachi Thomas:Playing his first game of the season, Thomas shined with a team-high 84 rushing yards and a touchdown. His longest run was a 29-yarder and he finished the day with 15 carries, while catching five passes in the air for 14 yards. The 84 yards on the ground marked his third-highest total in game and most since his 103-yard outing at Georgia Tech on Oct. 30, 2021.
Linebacker Keonta Jenkins:A linebacker who converted from being a safety this past offseason, Jenkins is coming into his own for head coach Brent Pry. At Pitt, Jenkins caught his first-ever interception, with doing so off a tipped pass. He the finished the day with three tackles and also had a pass deflection. Through six games, the junior is tied for fifth on the team in tackles (21) and has three passes defended.
FAQs
Virginia Tech's football traditions and the school's fans are the subject of a 2007 full-length documentary called Hokie Nation which features a mix of interviews with coaches, players and fans as well as a look at Hokie football history and the direction of the program.
When was Virginia Tech football good? ›
The football team reached its zenith in 1999.
When did Virginia Tech go to ACC? ›
Eventually Virginia Tech replaced Syracuse in the expansion lineup and ACC expansion was agreed upon. Miami and Virginia Tech joined on July 1, 2004, while Boston College joined on July 1, 2005, as the league's twelfth member and the first from the Northeast.
When did JMU beat Virginia Tech? ›
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JMU and Virginia Tech met six times from 1980-2003, and the Dukes never played the Hokies within 20 points. Then, in 2010, JMU upset Virginia Tech 21-16 in Blacksburg. It's been 10 years since James Madison shocked college football when the Dukes won in Blacksburg at No. 13 Virginia Tech.
What are Virginia Tech fans called? ›
The official definition of "hokie" is "a loyal Virginia Tech Fan". The bird is a "HokieBird" which has evolved from a turkey. Virginia Tech teams were once called the "gobblers"!
Why is Virginia Tech so popular? ›
Known for its “beautiful campus, amazing community feel, top-notch engineering field,” and as a “good value”— not to mention its renowned athletics—Virginia Tech offers “a perfect blend of challenging and fun, encompassed in an unparalleled community feel.” That community feel is a big part of the attraction to this ...
Who is Virginia Tech's biggest football rival? ›
The Virginia–Virginia Tech football rivalry is an American college football rivalry between the Virginia Cavaliers football team of the University of Virginia (called Virginia in sports media and abbreviated UVA) and Virginia Tech Hokies football team of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (called ...
What is Virginia Tech football known for? ›
It was also recognized in 2005 by Rivals.com as having the best home-field advantage in the country. Since beginning football in 1892, the Hokies have won over 700 games and appeared in 33 bowl games, including the 2000 BCS National Championship game.
Has Virginia Tech ever won a national championship in any sport? ›
But shockingly, Virginia Tech has never hoisted an NCAA national championship trophy for a team event in the history of the school. That less-than-desired accolade tags VT with Kansas State as the only two Power-Five programs to have never won a team national championship in their entire history.
Why did Virginia Tech change their name? ›
Significant academic changes in 1896 ushered in a new name more befitting the university's higher profile — Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College and Polytechnic Institute, commonly known as Virginia Polytechnic Institute, or VPI.
The Virginia–Virginia Tech rivalry is an American college rivalry that exists between the Virginia Cavaliers sports teams of the University of Virginia (called Virginia in sports media and abbreviated UVA) and the Virginia Tech Hokies sports teams of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (called Virginia ...
When did Virginia Tech go coed? ›
1921 marked the first year women were allowed to attend classes full-time at Virginia Tech.
Is JMU or Virginia Tech better? ›
To make the best decision, try considering your personal preferences as well as academic goals. In terms of academics, Virginia Tech is known for its strong engineering and STEM programs, while JMU has a strong business school and other liberal arts majors.
Is JMU or VT harder to get into? ›
Which school is easier to get into? If you're looking at acceptance rate alone, then James Madison University (JMU) is more difficult to get into. However, each college is looking to fill its incoming class with a variety of students with different strengths, backgrounds, etc.
When did Virginia Tech admit black students? ›
A NARRATIVE OF BLACK HISTORY AT VIRGINIA TECH
The book's chapter on the university in the 1950s highlighted the first eight Black students to enroll at Virginia Tech, including Irving Peddrew, the first to enroll (in 1953), and Charlie Yates, the first to graduate (in 1958).
What is the most popular sport in Virginia? ›
Football takes top spot in Virginia, with the state's fans lucky enough to have the NFL's Washington Football Team on their doorstep. Taking second place, golf is another sport of prominence in Virginia. Basketball, soccer and baseball cap off the state's top five.
Does Virginia Tech have good sports? ›
Hokies succeed in some of the most competitive games in the nation: They've been atop the elite Atlantic Coast Conference in many sports and have made numerous NCAA tournament appearances. Catch the Hokie Spirit and learn more about athletic events at Hokie Sports.
