Hey Hokie Fans! Get caught up on all things Virginia Tech sports, including nationally ranked men's soccer as their hot start to the 2025 season continues Friday as they welcome in Virginia for the Commonwealth Clash. Later, host Evan Hughes is joined by his predecessor Andrew Allegretta, who was the Voice of Virginia Tech women's basketball and baseball from 2011-2019. He now is the Voice of the Vanderbilt Commodores. Allegretta previews Saturday's game inside of Lane Stadium and shares his favorite memories from Blacksburg. Listen here!

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

🏈 Gameday experience
🏈 How to prepare for Saturday’s game
🦃 And much, much more!

🦃 STOCK UP

🔼 Best Experience. The fan experience elements have been released for the 2025 football season! Maroon & Orange Memories provide unique behind-the-scenes opportunities on gameday. Enjoy the pregame fan fest on Beamer Way. Limited passes are available for Lane Lounge and the Sandman Suites. Share your Legacy of Lane story here.

🏈 Read more about the gameday experience.
🎟️ Purchase single game tickets.

🤔 HOKIE TRIVIA

Moving Up! Both soccer teams moved up in the United Soccer Coaches Poll this week.

The women are ranked No. __ and the men are ranked No. __.

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

🟠 ONE BIG THING

Be Prepared. Virginia Tech football hosts Vanderbilt on Saturday in front of a SOLD OUT crowd. Here are five things to know. Parking lots open at 7am and gates open at 5:30pm. If you can’t make it to the game, you can watch it on the ACC Network or online at ESPN. Wear maroon! Get the official MSS Maroon Effect T-shirt here. Be prepared by having your mobile ticket ready. There are many pregame festivities you don’t want to miss!

🏈 Get more details about the game.
🎟️ Get tickets on SeatGeek. 

📆 THE DAYS AHEAD

Thursday, September 4

⚽️ Women’s Soccer at Old Dominion @ 6pm ET | Watch
🎙️ Tech Talk Live @ 7pm ET | McClain’s First & Main

Friday, September 5

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knoxville Collegiate
🏐 Volleyball vs. Hampton/Delaware @ 2/6pm ET | Watch
👟 Cross Country Virginia Tech Invitational
⚽️ Men’s Soccer vs. Virginia @ 7pm ET | Smithfield Commonwealth Clash | Watch

Saturday, September 6

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knoxville Collegiate
🏐 Volleyball vs. Le Moyne @ 1pm ET
🏈 SOLD OUT: Football vs. Vanderbilt @ 7:30pm ET | Watch | Buy on SeatGeek | Tailgate Packages 

Sunday, September 7

⛳️ Men’s Golf Visit Knoxville Collegiate
⚽️ Women’s Soccer vs. William & Mary @ 6pm ET | Watch

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🎉 TRIVIA ANSWER

Answer: Women: 20, Men: 8!

🦃 Have a great Thursday!