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Good morning, Tech Fam. Yesterday, Hokie Nation officially welcomed some new additions to the family with National Signing Day! We can’t wait to see the newest additions suit up for Tech next year!
What all are we covering in today’s edition, Hokies? Check it out below!
🏈 Cool Hand Luke
🏀 Rollin’ Down The River
⚽️ A Pair To Praise
✍️ And much, much more!
🦃 JOIN THE FUN
🔼 Cool Hand Luke. This week, Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds was named one of nine semifinalists for the 2026 John Mackey Award, which is presented annually to the nation’s most outstanding collegiate tight end.
Reynolds has emerged as one of the top receiving threats in the country, earning first-team recognition on The Associated Press Midseason All-America Team earlier this season. He has recorded 56 receptions for 560 yards and six touchdowns through nine games, averaging 10.0 yards per catch.
🔼 Rollin’ Down The River. Virginia Tech women’s basketball looks to extend its undefeated start to the 2026-27 season when it travels I-64 East to Richmond to square off with VCU.
Under head coach Megan Duffy, Virginia Tech (3-0) has opened the 2026-27 campaign in impressive fashion, earning convincing victories over NC Central (85-39), Delaware (101-53) and James Madison (59-43).
Freshman Jessica Dimaro is off to a strong start to her Hokie career, averaging 13.0 points and 11.3 rebounds through the first three games of the year.
Tip off on ESPN+ is set for 6 p.m. ET.
🔼 A Nod For Noe. On Wednesday, defender Noe Uwimana was named to the All-ACC Second Team.
Uwimana adds to his accolades after a standout senior campaign for the Hokies, serving as a key contributor on both ends of the pitch.
In his fourth season at Virginia Tech, Uwimana appeared in 16 matches, making 16 starts while logging 1,402 minutes. The Austin, Texas, native recorded four goals and two assists for 10 points, establishing career-highs in each category.
🔼 Anna’s Accolade. Behind an incredible 10-goal season, Virginia Tech’s senior Anna Weir was tabbed to the All-ACC Third Team.
Weir led the Hokies with a career-high 10 goals and career-best 24 points. She started all 18 games for the Hokies (8-5-5) and logged 1.356 minutes.
Her 10 goals ranks fifth among ACC players this season. It marks the first All-ACC honor for the senior captain.
🔼 Five Things To Know. After what will almost be a month since their last competition at home, Virginia Tech football will return to Lane Stadium as they face the Stanford Cardinal on Saturday evening.
The matchup will serve as the third time in contest history that the two teams have faced off against one another, and the first time in history that the contest will take place in Blacksburg.
This weekend’s home game against the Cardinal ushers in yet another variety of exciting promotions and thrilling gameday events that fans of all ages won’t want to miss.
Kickoff on the ACC Network is set for 7:30 p.m. ET.
🦃 MAKE YOUR PLEDGE
Virginia Tech Athletics and the Hokie Club have officially tipped off the 2026-27 Winter Pledge Per campaign, giving fans a high-energy way to back their favorite teams all season long.
Choose your team, set your pledge, and watch your support grow with every moment that matters from threes, to pins, to record-setting performances and postseason runs.
🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA
Earlier this week, Ethan Grunkemeyer was named to the Davey O’Brien Award’s Class of 2026.
The Lewis Center, Ohio native is on pace to become Virginia Tech’s first 3,000-yard passer since 2016, when which former Hokie threw for 3,546 yards?
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📆 THE DAYS AHEAD
*all times are ET*
Thursday, Nov. 12
🎙️ Tech Talk Live at McClain's at First & Main @ 6pm | Listen
🏀 Women's Basketball at VCU @ 6pm | ESPN+ | Listen | Live Stats
Friday, Nov. 13
👟 Cross Country vs. NCAA Southeast Regionals (Spartanburg, S.C.) @ 11am
🏐 Volleyball at NC State @ 7pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
🏀 Men's Basketball vs. Mount St. Mary's @ 7pm | ACCNX | Listen | Live Stats | Tickets
Saturday, Nov. 14
🏈 Football vs. Stanford @ 7:30pm | ACC Network | Listen | Live Stats | Sold Out! Buy on SeatGeek
Sunday, Nov. 15
🏐 Volleyball at Wake Forest @ 1pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
🏀 Women's Basketball vs. La Salle @ 2pm | ACCNX | Listen | Live Stats | Tickets
Monday, Nov. 16
🏀 Men's Basketball vs. Richmond @ 7pm | ACCNX | Listen | Live Stats | Tickets
🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER
Answer: Jerod Evans
🦃 Have a great one, Hokie Nation!
