Brett Holmes

Joined: Mar 17, 2025

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

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones (1) looks to pass against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes during the fourth quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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The 2025-26 season was a massive improvement from the previous, but there's still lingering disappointment based on what this year could've been. The final gam

Nov 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) throws a ball during warmups before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

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After the 2025 season, a restructure was necessary. Most programs rebuild when transitioning between coaches. James Franklin revamped the Hokies in a manner tha

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight ends coach Ty Howle against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Ty Howle is the third offensive play caller in as many years for Virginia Tech. That leads to a relatively low bar set for expectations, especially given the pr

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Noah Chambers (16) tackles Miami (FL) Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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The restoration of Hokie football has been plastered across Blacksburg both figuratively and literally. When James Franklin took over operations in November, he

Nov 23, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight end Luke Reynolds (85) celebrates after converting a fake punt against the Minnesota Golden Gophers during the fourth quarter at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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The praise has been sung for months now surrounding the impact James Franklin has already made on Virginia Tech. The Hokies have gone from one of the ACC's weak

Feb 7, 2026; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies head coach Mike Young in the huddle during the second half of the game against the NC State Wolfpack at Lenovo Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaylynn Nash-Imagn Images

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The Hokies fell 16-8 on the year after their third loss out of the last four bouts. Since the turn of the year, the Hokies have been hot and cold. Their span of

Nov 22, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) throws a pass during a warm-up before the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images

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This transfer portal class was an all-timer for the Hokies. Far and away their strongest class in program history, James Franklin followed up the school's stron

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The schedule for the 2026 season has officially been revealed. The 12 dates start with a couple of interstate matchups against VMI and Old Dominion. They'll hav

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA. Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Ayden Greene (0) celebrates after making a catch during the fourth quarter against the Miami (FL) Hurricanes at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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A wealth of needed change came Virginia Tech's way in November. When James Franklin took over as head coach, he made it known that he would put the program in a

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The amount of talent funneling into Blacksburg right now may feel surreal for Hokie fans. The Hokies are among the nation's best in both high school recruiting

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It's no secret that James Franklin has been working portal at a high level. Virginia Tech sits at fifth in the nation on On3's transfer portal rankings. 247Spor

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, US; Penn State Nittany Lions cornerback Kenny Woseley Jr. (17) celebrates their 31-14 win over the Boise State Broncos in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium.

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Virginia Tech has landed yet another Penn State transfer in what's shaping up to be an all-time class for both the Hokies and James Franklin. Cornerback Kenny W

Brett Holmes

Joined: Mar 17, 2025

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