Good Morning, Hokies. Not a bad view to wake up to…..

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

🏝️ The Island Life
🏈 Back In The Saddle
🎙️ A Must Listen
🦃 And much, much more!

🎙️ ALL NEW EPISODE: THE LEVEL 7 PODCAST

New Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin joins Hokies' broadcasters Bill Roth and Mike Burnop for a long-form sit-down interview. Franklin discusses why he came to Tech, the accelerated recruiting window, and what his goals are for Virginia Tech football.

Also, both Tech men's and women's basketball teams are in the Caribbean this week. A preview of the games in the Bahamas and U.S. Virgin Islands.

And a look ahead to Saturday's Tech-UVa football game in Charlottesville.

🏈 THE FRANKLIN WAY

It’s easy to see why Hokie fans are eager to rally around their new leader.

James Franklin’s remarkable 30-plus years in collegiate coaching speak for themselves—boasting a 128–60 record as one of only three active FBS coaches with a 68-plus winning percentage and 14-plus seasons of head coaching experience. 

🦃 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 TONIGHT on ESPNU with a first round matchup with Colorado State at 5 p.m.

🏀 Hokie Tracks: MBB Blog From The Bahamas

🔼 Back In The Saddle. For the first time in three seasons, Hokie legend Tyrod Taylor returned to the starting QB role this past weekend, against his former team, the Baltimore Ravens.

Taylor threw for 222 yards on 17-of-28 passing and connecting on a TD. The 222 yards is his highest single game total since the 2023 season.

With two more appearances this year, Taylor will reach 100 career NFL games.

🔼 Join The Guard. With students away for winter break, Hokie fans now have an exclusive opportunity to step into the student section and bring the signature Cassell Guard energy themselves. 

For select men's and women's basketball break games, Hokie Nation is invited to “Guard the Cassell” with a special ticket package and help power the Hokies on their home court. 

As a bonus, fans who purchase tickets to three or more of these games will receive an exclusive Cassell Guard shirt available for pick-up at the game.

🎙️ 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

As we mentioned, Tyrod Taylor is just two games away from reaching 100 career NFL games played.

How many former Virginia Tech QBs have played 100+ NFL games?

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

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🦃 Have a great one!