James Duncan

Joined: Aug 18, 2025

James Duncan serves as a staff writer for Virginia Tech On SI, covering football, men’s and women’s basketball and recruiting. He is a 2026 Virginia Tech graduate, having majored in Sports Media and Analytics with a minor in Professional and Technical Writing. Duncan previously covered the Washington Commanders as a reporter for The Lead, where he reported on the team throughout an offseason.

Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) passes a ball despite pressure from Clemson defensive tackle Champ Thompson (29) and defensive end Jahiem Lawson (15) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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The record says top 25. The résumé says not yet.

Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'Sean Brown (3) runs and gets tackled by Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown (47) during the second quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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Ethan Grunkemeyer’s first college pass was intercepted by SMU. His next shot at the Mustangs comes with ACC title stakes.

Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) during warm up time with Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jeffrey Overton, Jr. (16) before kickoff with Clemson and Virginia Tech at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. Saturday, Oct 24, 2026.

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Here’s what an off week did for the Hokies’ bowl projection.

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Virginia Tech needs help to reach Charlotte. Saturday delivered some in Syracuse and took some away in Winston-Salem.

Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'Sean Brown (3) runs by Clemson linebacker Sammy Brown (47) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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Bowl eligible with four games left, Virginia Tech still has its biggest tests ahead.

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Death Valley gave Virginia Tech both a blueprint and a warning for a month that runs through SMU and Miami.

Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) catches a pass near Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Jaquez White (2) and Virginia Tech Hokies safety DQ Smith (11) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026. Referees ruled he didn’t have possession of the ball going out of bounds.

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Kevin Jennings and the most productive pass rush in FBS since 2023 are waiting in Dallas. Virginia Tech needs more from these three players to keep up.

Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) celebrates a 20-16 Hokies win over Clemson after the game at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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The Hokies are 6-2 and bowl-eligible with four games left. Here's the case for and against them running the table.

Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Que'Sean Brown (3) runs by Clemson safety Ronan Hanafin (5) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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The Hokies have led at halftime of every ACC game this season. Fixing the secondary and offensive line is how they start keeping those leads.

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Here's what beating Clemson did for the Hokies' bowl projection.

Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Luke Reynolds (85) smiles after scoring the winning touchdown against Clemson during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026.

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The Hokies went 3–9 last season and had no one drafted in April. Eight games into Franklin’s first season, they’re bowl-eligible with a tight end climbing draft boards.

Davion "FatRat" Brown stiff-arms a defender against Cal on Oct. 10, 2026.

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Virginia Tech has two weeks before SMU. For a handful of freshmen, that’s two weeks to earn a November role.

James Duncan

Joined: Aug 18, 2025

Virginia Tech Confidence Meter: How I Feel About the Hokies' Chances Against SMU

Three Bold Predictions for Virginia Tech vs. SMU

Three SMU Players to Watch Against Virginia Tech on Friday

Three Matchups That Will Decide Virginia Tech vs. SMU

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Predicting if Virginia Tech Will Land in Initial College Football Playoff Top 25 Rankings

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Three Biggest Storylines for Virginia Tech vs. SMU

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Bowl Projections For Virginia Tech Football After Bye Week

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How Saturday's Games Affected Virginia Tech's Place in the ACC Race

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Three Bold Predictions for Virginia Tech's Final Four Games of the Season

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Three Players Who Will Make or Break Virginia Tech's Final Month of the Season

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Three Players Who Must Improve the Most After the Bye Week for Virginia Tech

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Three Reasons for Optimism, Three For Pessimism About Virginia Tech Winning Out

Areas Virginia Tech Must Improve During the Bye Week

Bowl Projections For Virginia Tech Football After Week Eight Win Over Clemson

Virginia Tech NFL Draft Stock Watch: Who's Rising After The First Two Months of the Season?

Three First-Year Players (and some longshots) Who Could Earn Playing Time For Virginia Tech After the Bye