Good Morning, Hokies. While you’re filling in your calendar with holiday parties, keep it open because we’ve got more dates to fill up!

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

🗓️ Save The Date(s)
🏝️ The Island Life
🏈 Don’t Miss Out!
🦃 And much, much more!

🙌 DON’T MISS OUT! TODAY’S THE LAST DAY!

The future starts now, Hokie Nation. Coach Franklin is ushering in a new era of Virginia Tech Football, and all of Hokie Nation needs to rally behind him to build a championship contender in Blacksburg.

Every Tech fan can be a part of this historic moment for Virginia Tech Football, while supplying Coach Franklin with the resources he needs to succeed. Make a $50 gift or more to the Invest to Win Fund and receive a limited-edition personalized commemorative ticket to celebrate the start of this exciting new era (one ticket per transaction).

One personalized ticket in a protective frame along with a special collector's box will be mailed in 6-8 weeks. Your first and last name as you enter it will be printed on your ticket. Please use the comments field if you would like a different name printed on the ticket.

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 The Island Life. While plenty of families across the country will gather at the dinner table this week, the Hokie men’s hoops family will gather on the court!

Virginia Tech hit the air on Monday as they take their 5-0 record to the Bahamas for the high profile Battle 4 Atlantis Tournament.

The action kicks off on Wednesday with a first round matchup with Colorado State at 5 p.m.

🏀 Tournament Central

🔼 Save The Dates. Pull out the iPhone calendars, we’ve got dates to fill in!

Head coach Pete D’Amour has announced the 2026 Virginia Tech softball schedule. The Hokies will face 13 teams that advanced to the 2025 NCAA Tournament.

Next Spring, the Hokies are set to play 13 games at Tech Softball Park. They welcome four teams for conference play: N.C. State (March 20-22), Clemson (April 2-4), Georgia Tech (April 17-19), and North Carolina (April 24-26).

🥎 A Look At The Full Schedule

🔼 Lace ‘Em Up. One way to get rid of the Thanksgiving calories? Hit the track.

That’s exactly what the Virginia Tech track & field squad will do next weekend in the indoor season opener at the Liberty Kickoff on Thursday, December 4 and Friday, December 5.

The Hokies will host five meets in Blacksburg this winter.

👟 The Full Slate

🎙️ ALL NEW EPISODE

🏈 THE FUTURE IS HERE

A new era is here in Blacksburg!

We're capturing every step as Coach Franklin takes the helm. Experience every moment from his arrival and first press conference to fan reactions and behind-the-scenes coverage of the first days as head coach.

This live blog will keep you updated on all the buzz, reactions, and stories as Hokie Nation unites behind its new leader—a nationally recognized, proven program builder who understands what it takes to sustain championship-caliber success.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

In the past four seasons, how many times has Virginia Tech softball reached 40+ wins?

Think you got it?

Scroll to the bottom and find out!

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Wednesday, November 26
🏐 Volleyball vs. Notre Dame @ 3pm | Live Stats | Watch
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Colorado State @ 5pm | Live Stats | Watch
 (Battle 4 Atlantis - Paradise Island, Bahamas)

Thursday, November 27
🏀 Men’s Basketball vs. Wichita State/St. Mary’s @ TBD | Live Stats 
 (Battle 4 Atlantis - Paradise Island, Bahamas)
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. BYU @ 5:30pm | Live Stats | Watch
 (Paradise Jam - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands)

Friday, November 28
🏐 Volleyball at Syracuse @ 3pm | Watch
🏀 Men’s Basketball at Battle 4 Atlantis @ TBD (Paradise Island, Bahamas)

Saturday, November 29
🏀 Women’s Basketball vs. Vanderbilt/Oregon State @ 12/2:30pm | Live Stats | Watch
 (Paradise Jam - St. Thomas, Virgin Islands)
🏈 Football at #17 Virginia @ 7pm l Live Stats l Watch
(The Smithfield Commonwealth Clash)

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Three, including 43 last spring

🦃 Have a great one!