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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kolby, Matej and Andrew talk more speculation of James Franklin to Virginia Tech before previewing the Hokies trip to Tallahassee. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech’s non-conference Power 4 skid rolls on after a brutal second-half collapse against Vanderbilt. With fan frustration at an all-time high, we break down what went wrong, what it means for the future of the Brent Pry era, and the pressure building on Whit Babcock. Plus, we turn the page with a sobering preview of ODU on this week’s Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTSCOOP crew begins by recapping Virginia Tech's season opening loss to South Carolina, where the defense under new coordinator Sam Siefkes impressed but the offense under Philip Montgomery struggled to find rhythm. We break down what went right, what went wrong, and why the result leaves Hokie fans both frustrated and cautiously optimistic Then we turn the page to Saturday night’s home opener against Vanderbilt — the team that stunned Tech in last year’s opener and returns one of the most experienced rosters in the SEC. With quarterback Diego Pavia back under center, the Commodores present a challenge on a short week. We dive into the matchups to watch, what Virginia Tech must do to get the offense rolling, and why this feels like a pivotal test for Brent Pry’s tenure. All this and more on another exhilarating episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTScoop Crew is back Virginia Tech opens its 2025 season in Atlanta against No. 13 South Carolina, led by Shane Beamer and Heisman hopeful quarterback LaNorris Sellers. With Brent Pry entering a pivotal fourth year and the Hokies debuting new coordinators and a litany of key transfer additions, this matchup carries both uncertainty and intrigue. We break down the key storylines, matchups, and what it would take for Tech to pull off a season-defining upset on another enthralling episode of Inside the the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTScoop crew is back with our final episode before diving into the South Carolina preview. We start with a breakdown of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meeting that wrapped up just hours before recording, focusing on Whit Babcock’s presentation. From there, we go position group by position group to preview a Hokie defense filled with newcomers and plenty of question marks. All this and more on another can’t-miss edition of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech is entering one of its most pivotal seasons ever, on and off the field. We break down Whit Babcock’s high-stakes pitch to the Board of Visitors to close a $40M+ funding gap, boost ACC revenue through TV ratings, and launch major facility upgrades. Then we dive into the 2025 offensive previews: a rebuilt O-line with zero returning starters, a backfield looking to replace Bhayshul Tuten, a deep and intriguing wide receiver room, and Benji Gosnell’s role at tight end. It’s all the money, moves, and matchups that could define the Hokies’ future on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Inside the Tunnel crew returns to begin ramping up for what should be another wild season of Virginia Tech. Topics include ACC Media Day (and Kolby's boots on the ground reactions), Kyron Drones returning for his third season as a full time starter, the cancelation of the ODU series, and much more. All this and more on the 2025 season debut of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech wide receiver Keylen "Brodie" Adams is the latest guest on Kolby's Corner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices