Good morning! The NFL season kicks off this weekend, and we want to wish all of our former Hokies good luck! One of the alums came to speak to the Hokies this week, too. See who here.

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

⚽️ Men beat Presbyterian
🦃 And much, much more!

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 Continuous Dubs. The men’s soccer team took down Presbyterian 2-1. Trey Gardiner and Floki Stephensen scored for the Hokies. Stephensen scored the game-winning goal in the 81st minute, marking his first collegiate goal. Virginia Tech has at least three wins throughout four games for the first time since 2019.

⚽️ Here’s more about the win.

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🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Taking it In. The new director of track and field, Ben Thomas, is ready to start his tenure after many emotions regarding an alumnus winning gold at the Olympics.

Which Hokie won the men’s 1,500m at the Olympics?

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

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Know the Bros. Get to know two powerhouse players on the football team— Bhayshul Tuten and Antwaun Powell-Ryland.

Tuten is a senior running back in his second season with the Hokies. In 2023, Tuten led the team in rushing yards and totaled 1,633 all-purpose yards over 13 starts. Last week against Vanderbilt, he had a 24-yard rushing touchdown to open the Hokies offense in the second half.

Powell-Ryland is a defensive end in his redshirt senior season. He appeared in 13 games and started in 12 last season. In the season opener, he recorded four tackles and had one sack.

🏈  Read about Tuten.
🏈 More about Powell-Ryland.

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📅 THE DAYS AHEAD

Friday, September 6

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knoxville Collegiate
🏐 Volleyball at VCU @ 6pm
👟 Cross Country Virginia Tech Invitational

Saturday, September 7

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knoxville Collegiate
🏐 Volleyball vs. Lafayette @1pm
🏈 Football vs. Marshall @ 4:30pm

Sunday, September 8

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knoxville Collegiate
⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Northwestern @ 2pm
⚽️ Men’s Soccer at Furman @ 4pm

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Cole Hocker!

🦃 Have a great Friday!