Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast

Andrew Alix is joined by Jacob Maggard and Haden Tolbert, who were on the ground at ACC Kickoff, to break down everything they heard from Charlotte. The crew shares their biggest takeaways from James Franklin, Virginia Tech's player representatives, and the ACC's leadership while discussing what it all means for the Hokies entering the 2026 season. From program identity to the future of the conference, this episode covers the biggest storylines coming out of ACC Kickoff and what fans should make of them.

Evan G. Watkins and Jacob Maggard get together as the offseason winds down to discuss expectations for Virginia Tech’s offense and defense as the Hokies prepare to take the field for Year 1 of the James Franklin era.

Virginia Tech has introduced Brian White as their Athletic Director, the VTScoop crew comes together to discuss strengths, weaknesses, family ties, and a whole lot more.

Evan G Watkins sits down with Jake Maggard to discuss ranking updates and other positive recruiting news for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies.

Evan G Watkins and Jacob Maggard, who is one of the newest members of the VT Scoop family, sit down for an extensive breakdown of everything happening on the recruiting trail as James Franklin and his staff compile a class unlike any in modern Virginia Tech Football history. Recorded 6/5/2026

The whole gang, anchored by the head honcho Evan G Watkins, jump back in the podcast studio to discuss the waves that Virginia Tech has made on the recruiting trial as well as other offseason headlines surrounding the Virginia Tech football program.

Breaking down Virginia Tech scrimmage and practice intel, Xavier Perkins’ commitment and the latest recruiting buzz just days before the spring game. Follow!

Longtime university leader to step down after more than a decade in Blacksburg Follow!

New Virginia Tech DL commit Brock Frisby joins the show to break down his decision, plus intel from today’s practice and recruiting updates. Follow!

Breaking down everything coming out of Virginia Tech’s latest scrimmage and spring practices, including the evolving QB battle, standout performers and key takeaways. Plus, the latest recruiting intel, visit buzz and how the new staff is making an early impact. Follow!

Virginia Tech Cornerback is the lates guest on Kolby's Corner. Follow!

Reacting to Virginia Tech spring practice No. 4 — A.J. Brand’s move to wide receiver, early QB pecking order and key takeaways from today in Blacksburg. Dropping notes, insight and answering your questions live! Follow!

Reacting to Virginia Tech’s first open spring practice — QB rotation, early standouts and what’s starting to take shape. Plus, talking the commitment of three-star DL Alexander Taylor following his visit to Blacksburg today. Follow!

Spring ball is here! Talking what I’m hearing early, a Crystal Ball pick and some recruiting updates. Follow!

Virginia Tech begins spring practice this week under James Franklin. In tonight’s Kolby’s Corner we break down the biggest storylines entering spring ball, including the quarterback competition, injury updates like Marcellous Hawkins, and early takeaways from Franklin’s press conference. Follow!

March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton all the way to Indianapolis. Who do the guys have winning it all? Tune in to find out! (0:00) Intro + Norlander is doin’ more stuff with brackets (1:00) This is the bracket preview … it’s different from yesterday (7:00) East Region Picks & Predictions (24:00) South Region Picks & Predictions (37:45) West Region Picks & Predictions (53:00) Midwest Region Picks & Predictions (1:05:30) Who is the 12 seed or worse most likely to make a run? (1:10:00) Final Four Picks! Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: [email protected] Visit Eye on College Basketball’s YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/

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Spring practice is right around the corner in Blacksburg, and there are plenty of storylines to watch for Virginia Tech football. On tonight’s episode of Kolby’s Corner, we break down the biggest questions heading into spring ball, including position battles, roster developments and what the Hokies need to show as they enter a new era under head coach James Franklin. We also touch on some staff updates, recruiting buzz and a few pieces of team intel as Virginia Tech gets ready to open spring practice. Follow!

Why did Virginia Tech cancel Liberty? Is this part of a bigger scheduling philosophy shift in the ACC and across college football? We break it down, then dive into James Franklin's transfer philosophy, recruiting timelines, 1,000-yard WR projections, spring roster movement and more. Follow!

Virginia QB Chandler Morris is suing the NCAA for a seventh year of eligibility, while the NCAA considers massive penalties for schools that try to circumvent the new transfer portal rules. Plus: – Chris Marve promoted to defensive coordinator at Colorado – 2027 Virginia OL Ethan Lawson locks in visits – Mailbag! Follow!

An update up front, a notable staff addition, a key official visit getting locked in and a 2027 name to know. Plus some new numbers and your questions to close. Follow!

Top247 QB Peter Bourque update, the latest on Kamauryn Morgan’s eligibility (and where Virginia Tech stands), under-the-radar transfers to know, plus some Tech team notes to close. Follow!

Jumping into a full Virginia Tech mailbag tonight. We’ll discuss Tyrell Smith’s new role, spring practice start dates, and some early team buzz coming out of the building. I’ll also hit your questions live and share a little behind-the-scenes scoop as we head toward spring ball. Drop questions in the chat and let’s get into it.

Doug, Matej, Kolby & Andrew get together to discuss James Franklin's press conference, Doug's discovery that Lane Stadium will be getting LED lights, and much more!

James Franklin, Brent Pry and other coordinators spoke Wednesday, outlining key changes around Virginia Tech football. We break down their comments, roster philosophy, facility upgrades and what it all means as the college football calendar rolls on.

Breaking down Virginia Tech’s recruiting weekend, early official visit buzz and what stood out as the board continues to take shape. Plus: team scoop, upcoming OV weekends and a look around college football as the offseason rolls on. Follow!

Virginia Tech wrapped up a massive junior day Saturday in Blacksburg, hosting dozens of top targets from the 2027 and 2028 classes ahead of the February dead period. On this episode of Kolby’s Corner, we break down: • Who showed up and why it mattered • Early impressions from key visitors • In-state recruiting momentum • National names to keep an eye on • What this weekend tells us about James Franklin’s recruiting blueprint Plus: quick-hit reactions, early buzz and what’s next. Follow!

Virginia Tech is set for a massive recruiting weekend as James Franklin and his staff host dozens of prospects ahead of the dead period. On this episode of Kolby’s Corner, we preview the upcoming recruiting weekend, discuss key storylines to watch, and provide context on staff salaries and facility upgrades as the program continues to build momentum this offseason. Follow!

Virginia Tech’s 2026 ACC schedule is out, and we’re breaking it all down. I’ll react to the Hokies’ conference slate, discuss the final assistant coaching moves and hit on the latest recruiting and junior day notes. Live Q&A as always. Follow!

Virginia Tech’s transfer portal class is wrapping up, and Kolby breaks down where the roster stands heading into the next phase of the offseason. We’ll hit on the latest staff updates, including movement around the open safeties coach position. Also on the docket: a Junior Day preview with what to expect this weekend in Blacksburg. As always, we’ll close with live Q&A. Follow!

Kolby, Matej, Doug and Andrew get together to breakdown their thoughts on how the Virginia Tech offensive depth chart breaks down with the transfer portal window in the rearview mirror.

Virginia Tech’s transfer portal work is nearing the finish line. Tonight on Kolby’s Corner, Kolby breaks down where things stand as the portal clock winds down, remaining targets to watch, staff updates from the road, roster notes as players return to campus and what’s next heading into winter workouts. Plus, live Q&A! Follow!

Virginia Tech transfer portal season rolls on, and there’s plenty to unpack on tonight’s Kolby’s Corner. We start with the latest at quarterback, including Ethan Grunkmeyer officially signing with Virginia Tech, clarity on the QB room and what competition will look like moving forward. From there, we dive into remaining transfer portal targets, recent departures and where the Hokies may still look to add depth. The show also covers staff updates, including the ongoing safety coach search, plus schedule news with the cancellation of the 2026 JMU game, the newly announced 2026 Spring Game date and how those changes impact the bigger picture. As always, we’ll hit on the latest portal buzz, answer live questions and break down what it all means for Virginia Tech heading into the next phase of the offseason. Follow!

On this episode of Kolby's Corner, Kolby dives into the latest transfer portal buzz, support staff updates and where the Virginia Tech roster stands as the rebuild continues. Follow!

Former Penn State wide receiver Jeff Exinor Jr. joins Kolby’s Corner to break down his decision to transfer to Virginia Tech, why his trust in James Franklin mattered most and how familiar relationships helped make Blacksburg the right fit. Exinor also talks about competition, doing the dirty work and bringing a physical edge to the wide receiver room as he prepares for his next chapter in Blacksburg. Follow!

The transfer portal frenzy continues in Blacksburg. Kolby is breaking down the latest commitments, buzz, Crystal Ball movement and behind-the-scenes staff nuggets as James Franklin’s rebuild keeps rolling. Bring your questions and jump in live. Follow for more!

Andrew Alix & Doug Bowman regroup to discuss the reshaping of the Virginia Tech roster, both in terms of additions and substructions, as James Franklin's first transfer portal period at Virginia Tech is underway

What a world we live in. Reports from CBS Sports confirmed what VTSCOOP had first: James Franklin and Virginia Tech are expected to hire recently fired head coach Brent Pry as defensive coordinator. The crew breaks down this unprecedented move and what it means for the future of the staff and roster retention. Plus, full reactions to the College Football Playoff field...including an all-time rant from Kolby! All that and more on a first-of-its-kind episode of Inside the Tunnel.

James Franklin is a magician. In just over two weeks in Blacksburg, he’s taken Virginia Tech’s signing class from 124th nationally all the way to No. 22....and the college football world is taking notice. The VTScoop crew breaks down how it all came together, the pivotal moments that flipped the class’s momentum, and how Tech’s new wave of blue-chip additions project in maroon and orange. Plus, plenty of banter, context, and musings on a truly celebratory episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Andrew joins Doug & Matej from the road to preview the 2025 Commonwealth Cup, while touching on other recruiting related topics. Happy Thanksgiving from the entire VTScoop team!

Andrew & Kolby come together briefly in Matej & Doug's absence to talk about the James Franklin opening press conference and preview his first recruiting weekend as the Hokies head man, before briefly discussing the game that will actually be played on the field on Saturday.

Evan G. Watkins, Matej Sis and Kolby Crawford break down the breaking news as James Franklin is set to become the next head coach at Virginia Tech. The crew discusses how the hire came together, what it means for the program, and what to expect next in recruiting, staffing and the weeks ahead.

Kolby, Matej and Andrew talk more speculation of James Franklin to Virginia Tech before previewing the Hokies trip to Tallahassee.

Rumors continue to swirl, both locally and nationally, about James Franklin’s potential candidacy for the Virginia Tech head coaching job. The Inside the Tunnel crew breaks down how real the interest is, what obstacles stand in the way, and how confident they are that a deal could actually happen. Then, they recap the Hokies’ win over Cal before previewing this week’s matchup with No. 16 Louisville.

After an off week filled with chaos, the Inside the Tunnel crew is back to break down the national wave of Shane Beamer to Virginia Tech rumors. Then, the guys pivot to on-field talk, previewing Friday night’s matchup against Cal in Lane Stadium. Can Tech rebound from its early-season struggles and find momentum against a beatable former Pac-12 opponent? All this and more on another wild and wonderful episode of Inside the Tunnel.

The Hokies dropped another tough one in Atlanta. We briefly break down what went wrong against Georgia Tech before turning the conversation toward the future. With the head coaching search under way, two big names have captivated the fanbase. Could Shane Beamer or James Franklin be realistic options to lead Virginia Tech? We dive into both names and what their potential fit in Blacksburg would look like. All this and more on another exhilarating episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Virginia Tech falls to Wake Forest in another frustrating loss. The crew breaks down what went wrong, what’s left to play for this season, and previews Saturday’s trip to face No. 13 Georgia Tech. All this and more on another tremendous episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Virginia Tech made headlines on and off the field this week. The Board of Visitors approved a major increase in athletics funding, setting the stage for the future of Hokie sports. On the field, Phil Montgomery’s squad stunned NC State in a statement win—what it means for the season and how expectations shift moving forward. Plus, we break down Virginia Tech’s upcoming matchup against Wake Forest and what to watch for as the Hokies look to build on their momentum. All this and Kolby's review of the NC State Media Room food on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Virginia Tech's BOV has unveiled a bold new athletics funding plan, and we’re breaking down what it means for the future of Hokie sports...from football resources to overall program competitiveness. We’ll dig into the key details, potential challenges, and long-term implications for the university’s place in the evolving college athletics landscape. Then, we turn our attention to the gridiron with a full NC State preview. All that and more on this week’s episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Virginia Tech has officially parted ways with head coach Brent Pry after three and a quarter turbulent seasons in Blacksburg that were capped off by a humiliating loss to Old Dominion at Lane Stadium. Andrew Alix, Matej Sis & Doug Bowman break down how the Hokies arrived at this point, where things went wrong, and what this decision says Whit Babcock’s future. We revisit the lows of Pry’s tenure, discuss the fanbase’s growing disillusionment, and look ahead to the coaching search — who the realistic candidates are, questions around how it will be conducted, and how Tech can reset expectations moving forward. All this and more on a BREAKING NEWS episode of Inside the Tunnel.