From Ramen Royalty to Speed Demon: Hawkins’ ACC Showcase At the 2026 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, Virginia Tech’s breakout 2025 running back Marcellous Hawkins revealed more than just his on-field prowess—he’s a microwave ramen virtuoso. After quietly amassing a team-high 749 rushing yards last season, Hawkins fielded questions about his cooking skills with the same…

Hokies’ 2026 Backfield: Who’ll Carry the Load? Virginia Tech’s running back corps for 2026 features a mix of proven veterans and untested newcomers. Marcellous Hawkins returns as the workhorse after racking up 749 yards and two 100-yard games in 2025. Jeffrey Overton Jr. reemerges from ACL recovery to add big-play potential, while redshirt sophomores Darius…

ESPN’s Crystal Ball: Hokies’ 2026 Win Chances ESPN’s Football Power Index (FPI) has released game-by-game win probabilities for Virginia Tech’s 2026 season. The Hokies are heavy favorites in their first seven matchups—opening against VMI (99%), Old Dominion (84.7%), Maryland (63.1%), Boston College (71.9%), Pittsburgh (58.6%), California (57.2%) and Georgia Tech (66%). Their predicted first loss…

Hokie RB Spills Faith, Football & Ramen Secrets At the 2026 ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, Virginia Tech running back Marcellous Hawkins opened up about his journey from Division II Central Missouri to Blacksburg stardom. After leading the Hokies with 749 rushing yards in a challenging 3–9 season, Hawkins attributed his rise to unwavering daily effort,…

ACC Commissioner Maps Out a Transcontinental Powerhouse At the ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, Commissioner Jim Phillips declared that the Atlantic Coast Conference is stronger than ever—even as it stretches from California and Texas to the East Coast. With 17 football members (18 including Notre Dame’s other sports) and record revenues topping $900 million, the ACC…