Good morning. We are 23 days away from the start of the football season!

What else are we covering into today’s edition, Hokies?

🎟️ Sandman Suites and Lane Lounge
🏀 MBB to the Bahamas
🦃 And much, much more!

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 Best Seats. The return of the Sandman Suites and the Lane Lounge is back for the 2025 season! The Sandman Suites are located on the northeast and northwest corners of Worsham Field. There are 16 seats in each suite. Lane Lounge is between sections 110 and 112 on the concourse level.

🏈 Read more about the premium seats.

🔼 More Games. The men’s basketball team will play in the Battle 4 Atlantis tournament in the Bahamas from Nov. 26-28. The Hokies will play Colorado State on Nov. 26 at 5pm ET. This is the second time in program history that the teams will face each other.

🏀 Get more info about the game.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Meet the Hokie. Men’s soccer player Alvaro Ruiz-Mateos joins the men’s soccer team this season.

What position does he play?

Think you got it? Scroll to the bottom and find out!

Don't miss out on jumping with the Hokies in Lane Stadium. Enter for your chance to win two free tickets to a 2025 Virginia Tech football game!

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Support Tech. The Hokie Club and Virginia Tech Athletics are proud to unveil the the Fall 2025 "Pledge Per" initiative, a dynamic way for fans to rally behind their favorite fall sports teams in 2025 while tracking their progress throughout the season. Supporters can commit to contributions based on standout stats, postseason achievements, or championship runs. There's a way to give that aligns with every Hokie fan's passion.

🦃 Here’s more about the Pledge Per Campaign.

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Saturday, August 9

⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. Vanderbilt @ 1pm ET

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Midfielder!

🦃 Have a great Friday!