Brett Holmes

Brett Holmes

Brett Holmes has been covering the Hokies as a Sports Media & Analytics student at the school for the past two years. Alongside writing, he works behind the scenes as a production assistant for Virginia Tech's athletic production organization Hokie Vision. In his free time, he produces his own podcast, Holmes Field Advantage, on his YouTube. You can find him on X @_BrettHolmes

The Hokies new O-Line coach, Matt Moore, looks to shape the protectors of the future in Blacksburg.

Virginia Tech Football: Meet the Hokies' Newest OT, Thomas Wilder

This Fourth of July weekend was a booming success for the Hokies. Brent Pry locked in his highest-rated recruit in his 2026 class with Green Run High School of

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Gabe Williams preparing for his redshirt freshman year at Virginia Tech
Football

Virginia Tech Football: Three Freshman That Could Steal Snaps This Season

Seeing freshmen succeed is a story every fan loves. The birth of a potential star could happen at the flip of a coin. Whether they work their way onto the field

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Green Run CB Zaevion Cleveland on his visit to Blacksburg before his commitment.
Recruiting

Virginia Tech Football: Hokies Land Three-Star CB Zaevion Cleveland, Second Green Run Commit

The Hokies have notched yet another commitment from 757 football powerhouse, Green Run High School. Zaevion Cleveland joined his teammate, EDGE Kameron Johnson,

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Neoklis Avdalas in action for Peristeri.
Basketball

Neoklis Avdalas Headlines Updated Hokies' Starting Five Projection for 2025-26

The long wait is over for the Hokies. Top international prospect Neoklis Avdalas has verbally committed to Virginia Tech. The Greek forward has a unique offensi

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Virginia Tech receiver Cameron Seldon walks his way to a touchdown during the Hokies' spring game.
Football

Virginia Tech Football: Meet the Hokies Secret Weapon on Offense

Once upon a time, Cameron Seldon was the most sought after prospect in the state of Virginia. He was 247Sports' third-ranked in the country and 77th overall in

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Virginia Tech receivers Donovan Greene (3) and Cameron Seldon (9) celebrate a touchdown during the 2025 spring game.
Football

Ranking Every ACC Team's Wide Receiving Rooms Heading Into The 2025 Season

The ACC had eight receivers on the 2024 Biletnikoff Award Preseason Watch List. The conference holds some of college football's top pass catchers. Receivers lik

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Feb 5, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA;  Virginia Tech Hokies forward Tobi Lawal (1) goes up for a dunk against Southern Methodist Mustangs during the second half at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images
Basketball

Updated Starting Lineup Prediction for Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball After the Return of Tobi Lawal

2025 will be a big one for Virginia Tech head coach Mike Young. The addition of two four-star transfers and a three-star has vaulted the potential of the Hokies

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Sep 30, 2023; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets linebacker Charles Rosser (13) tackles Virginia Tech Hokies running back Terion Stewart (4) during the first half at Hyundai Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
Football

Ranking Every Starting Running Back in the ACC for the 2025 Season

The ACC likes to call themselvels the conference of quarterbacks, but the running backs reign supreme. Last year, the conference produced some of college footb

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Hokies wide receiver Cameron Seldon (23) puts his hand up to stop UTEP defensive lineman Hunter Rapolla (10) during an NCAA football game between Tennessee and UTEP in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024.
Football

ACC Football Offseason Report Cards

As the offseason ends, let's look at how every team performed in the spring transfer portal. Clemson and SMU represented the conference in last season's playoff

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Neoklis Avdalas shooting around in pre-game warmups.
Basketball

Virginia Tech Basketball: Hokies Set to Host No. 1 International Prospect

The Hokies could make their biggest splash this offseason. Greek forward Neoklis Avdalas is set to visit Virginia Tech Friday, as reported by Chris Arvin of 247

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Dec 17, 2021; Orlando, Florida, USA; Coastal Carolina Chanticleers running back Braydon Bennett (1) rushes for a touchdown during the second half against the Northern Illinois Huskies during the 2021 Cure Bowl at Exploria Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech Football: Are the Hokies Better or Worse at Running Back Compared To Last Season?

The loss of Bhayshul Tuten was a focus heading into this offseason. Tuten's impact was heavily felt amidst a lackluster passing game. He could take over games e

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Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies guard Jaden Schutt (2) goes to the basket defended by California Golden Bears center Mady Sissoko (12) during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Basketball

Virginia Tech Basketball: Way-Too-Early Starting Five Projection

2025 will be a big one for Mike Young. The addition of two four-star transfers and a three-star has vaulted the potential of the Hokies. This squad will be a yo

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