Thomas Hughes

Thomas Hughes

Joined: Jun 10, 2025

Thomas is a sophomore at Virginia Tech majoring in multimedia journalism with a minor in creative writing. He currently works with Collegiate Times, Virginia Tech's student-run newspaper, as a staff writer for its sports section. In addition, he also writes for 3304 Sports as a staff writer and on-air talent, as well as Aspiring Journalists at Virginia Tech as a curator. You can find him on X: @thomashughes_05.

Nov 21, 2020; Pittsburgh, Penn.; Helmets inside the Virginia Tech equipment trunk on the sidelines against Pitt.

Oct 9, 2021; Blacksburg, Va; A Virginia Tech helmet on the bench during the second half against Notre Dame.

Mar 11, 2025; Charlotte, NC; Virginia Tech forward Tobi Lawal (1) with the ball as California Golden Bears forward Lee Dort (34) defends.

Sep 20, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech wide receiver Cameron Seldon (9) celebrates with running back Braydon Bennett (24) after a touchdown.

Basketball

Virginia Tech enters its Commonwealth Clash showdown with No. 21 Virginia sporting an 11-2 record.

Sep 13, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech wide receiver Ayden Greene (0) runs after a catch during the third quarter vs. ODU.

Football

Just over 250 days remain until the Hokies kick off a vitally important 2026.

Football

Virginia Tech’s next quarterback is likely a short-term bridge, buying one to two years of stability.

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) runs the ball against Miami.

Football

Where does cost outweigh realistic impact and team balance?

Nov 1, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech wide receiver Cameron Seldon (9) runs the ball for a touchdown vs. Louisville.

Football

After Virginia Tech’s first wave of outgoing transfers, the roster’s identity faces a reset ahead of the 2026 season.

Sep 13, 2025; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech wide receiver Cameron Seldon (9) runs the ball.

Football

The true junior logged 23 receptions for the Hokies this past season.

Penn State tight end coach Ty Howle talks with reporters during football media day on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in State College.

Football

Lead editor Thomas Hughes grades Virginia Tech football's 2026 offensive staff.

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, Ore.; James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III (14) rushes against Oregon.

Football

Barnett III has been at one school — James Madison — since the 2022 season.

Oct 16, 2025; Greenville, N.C.; East Carolina quarterback Katin Houser (4) runs with the ball against Tulsa.

Houser played for the last two seasons at East Carolina.

Dec 2, 2025; Columbia, S.C.; Virginia Tech guard Ben Hammond (3) attempts a three-point basket against South Carolina.

Virginia Tech men's basketball sits at 11-2 after the conclusion of its non-conference slate.

Dec 23, 2025; Frisco, Texas; UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea (10) pitches the ball.

Colandrea played two seasons at Virginia and suited up last season for UNLV.

Nov 30, 2024; Blacksburg, Va.; Virginia Tech quarterback William Watson III (18) runs the ball vs. Virginia.

The second-stringer made two career starts and was named ACC Rookie of the Week against Virginia in 2024.