Good morning, Tech Fam. Fall camp is here. Stay up-to-date on Virginia Tech football with Hokie Tracks: 2026 Fall Camp Blog.

What all are we covering in today’s edition, Hokies? Check it out below!

🏈 Reynolds lands on Mackey list
🏐 Volleyball is back in the gym
🦃 And much, much more!

Ryan Williams played for just two seasons at Virginia Tech from 2009-10 but made the most of them, scoring 30 rushing touchdowns. Williams’ 1,655 yards and 21 touchdowns during the 2009 season both led the ACC.

🔼 Instant Impact. Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds, who joins the Hokies this fall after two seasons at Penn State, has been named to the John Mackey Award watch list!

🏈 Read more about Reynolds landing among the nation’s best tight ends

🔼 Back At It. Take a look at the sights and sounds of Virginia Tech volleyball’s first official practice of the season — the Hokies’ first exhibition is just nine days away!

🔼 Welcome To Blacksburg. Virginia Tech Vice President and Director of Athletics Brian White announced Wednesday the hiring of PJ Mullen as the Hokies' Deputy Athletics Director and Chief Marketing Officer.

🔼 Fan Day Incoming. The 2026 Virginia Tech football season is almost here, which means Fan Day is close!

Virginia Tech will host its annual Fan Day on Sunday, August 16 from 4-5 p.m. ET, offering Hokie fans a special opportunity to meet the Hokies' student-athletes as excitement continues to build for a new era of football in Blacksburg.

🏈 More info on Virginia Tech’s annual Fan Day

Virginia Tech volleyball opens its regular season on Friday, August 28 against Kent State as part of the Hokie Invitational inside Cassell Coliseum.

When was the last time Virginia Tech and Kent State matched up on the volleyball court?

Got a guess?

Scroll to the bottom and find out!

*all times are ET*

Thursday, Aug. 13
⚽️ Women's Soccer vs. Old Dominion @ 6pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats

Sunday, Aug. 16
🏈 Football Fan Day at Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility @ 4-5pm | RSVP | FREE ADMISSION
⚽️ Women's Soccer vs. VMI @ 6pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats

Thursday, Aug. 20
⚽️ Women's Soccer vs. Liberty @ 7pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats

Sunday, Aug. 23
⚽️ Men's Soccer vs. Howard @ 4pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats
⚽️ Women's Soccer vs. Maryland @ 6pm | ACC Network Extra | Live Stats

Saturday, Sept. 5
🏈 Football vs. VMI @ 7:30pm | ACC Network | Listen | Live Stats | Buy Tickets

🟠 Click here to see the full Virginia Tech Athletics Calendar

Answer: 1990!

🦃 Have a great one, Hokie Nation!