Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast

Virginia Tech heads into the bye week riding high after a thrilling 20-16 victory over Clemson in Death Valley. On this episode of Inside the Tunnel, we break down the Hokies' statement win, assess the first eight games of the James Franklin era, and discuss what's gone right, what's gone wrong, and what still needs improvement. Plus, we look ahead to the final four games and debate just how high this team's ceiling might be.

The Hokies come away with their first win over Clemson since 2007! It wasn't pretty, but they got the job done.

Jacob is solo this week as he talks Grunkemeyer's wheels, the lack of a run game, third quarter troubles, the Hokies' defensive line, & more!

The Hokies are riding high after a big win over Georgia Tech, but now comes one of their toughest tests of the season: a Saturday night showdown against Clemson in Death Valley!

Andrew Alix, Doug Bowman, and Jacob Maggard break down Virginia Tech's chances of pulling off the road upset, the key matchups on both sides of the ball, and what a victory could mean for James Franklin's first season in Blacksburg.

We discuss Clemson's struggles, Virginia Tech's offensive development, and whether the Hokies can take advantage of uncertainty at quarterback for the Tigers.

Virginia Tech finally gets back in the win column! They take down Georgia Tech in a Homecoming game that saw Que'Sean Brown have a monster performance. Jacob & Doug break down Grunkemeyer's numbers, what happened in the middle eight minutes with the sacks and quick GT scores, success generating a few turnovers - even if they didn't always bounce the Hokies' way, & more!

After back-to-back heartbreaks, Virginia Tech returns to Lane Stadium for a Homecoming contest against Georgia Tech. Andrew, Doug, Matej, & Jacob are back to talk about Cal and preview Saturday's matchup. They're talking Virginia Tech's offensive line woes, player matchups, and more!

Virginia Tech took a trip to out west on Saturday to face California. After leading most of the game, the Hokies gave up the lead late, then couldn't convert on a last second attempt.

Jacob & Haden break down the loss on this week's Inside the Tunnel recap!

Virginia Tech heads west for a fascinating ACC matchup against Cal, and the Hokies have another chance to prove their hot start is for real.

On this episode of Inside the Tunnel, Andrew Alix, Doug Bowman, Matej Sis, and Jacob Maggard break down the biggest storylines heading into Virginia Tech–Cal. What challenges does the trip to Berkeley present? Where does Virginia Tech have the clearest matchup advantages? And what has to go right for the Hokies to keep building momentum as the ACC race begins to take shape?

We break it all down, make our picks, and get you ready for another huge Saturday of Virginia Tech football.

The undefeated Hokies return to Lane Stadium to take on an undefeated Pittsburgh team that has looked equally promising, while still carrying plenty of its own question marks.

Is Mitch Heintschel the truth? Is there genuine reason for concern surrounding Virginia Tech’s defense? How much should we believe in what we’ve seen from either of these 4-0 teams? And in a matchup between two programs trying to prove they’re legitimate ACC contenders, what will ultimately decide who walks out of Lane Stadium still undefeated?

All that and much more on another spectacular episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Mother Nature and the Boston College Eagles gave Virginia Tech everything they could handle on Saturday, but the Hokies escaped with a win and James Franklin has the Hokies at 4-0 for the first time since 2017. The VTSCOOP team is here to break it all down for you!

Virginia Tech is shipping up to Boston following their statement win against Maryland. The VTSCOOP team comes together to discuss the highs of last weekend and what the Hokies need to do to take care of business on a road trip where they are heavily favored, but mother nature looks to be a factor

The Hokies went into College Park and came home with a statement win over Maryland. The VTSCOOP gang breaks down everything that went right, standout performances, and what the victory tells us about Virginia Tech moving forward. Are the Hokies for real? Find out what our team thinks on this episode of Inside the Tunnel.

Virginia Tech hits the road for its first true test of the James Franklin era as the Hokies travel to College Park to take on Maryland. On this episode of Inside The Tunnel, we break down Malik Washington and the Terps offense, the matchup between Maryland’s defensive front and Virginia Tech’s offensive line, what Tech needs to prove after two home wins, and the players and matchups that could decide Saturday night.

Virginia Tech got the ODU monkey off their back and avenged their humiliating loss from 2025. The VTScoop crew comes together to discuss and look ahead as the Hokies continue James Franklin's inaugural campaign.

Virginia Tech took care of business against VMI, but this week should tell us a lot more. On this episode of Inside The Tunnel, we preview the Hokies’ matchup with Old Dominion, break down Ethan Grunkemeyer’s first real test, the battle in the trenches, ODU’s run-heavy offense, and what Virginia Tech needs to show before a much bigger matchup with Maryland.

Virginia Tech took care of business against VMI, and the Inside the Tunnel crew is back to break down everything we saw from the Hokies. We discuss the biggest takeaways from the win, what stood out on both sides of the ball, which players helped themselves, and how much we can really learn from a matchup this lopsided. Plus, we look ahead at what Virginia Tech still needs to clean up as the schedule gets tougher.

The James Franklin era has officially arrived in Blacksburg. On this episode of Inside the Tunnel, we preview Virginia Tech’s season opener against VMI, break down what we want to see from Ethan Grunkemeyer and the new-look Hokies, and discuss which position battles and young players could stand out in a game Tech should control from start to finish.

We also discuss Virginia Tech bringing in former South Carolina defensive back DQ Smith and what his addition could mean for the Hokies’ secondary.

The 2026 Virginia Tech football season is here, and with it comes one of everyone's favorite annual episodes of Inside the Tunnel. Andrew, Matej, Doug and Jacob go game-by-game through James Franklin’s first schedule in Blacksburg: breaking down every opponent, the key players and matchups to know, and where the biggest challenges and opportunities lie for the Hokies. From an intriguing opening stretch to a brutal ACC run featuring Clemson, SMU, Miami and a resurgent Virginia, we map out the path Virginia Tech will have to navigate in Year One of the Franklin era.

Andrew Alix, Doug Bowman, Matej Sis and Jacob Maggard break down the Virginia Tech defense heading into the 2026 season.

The guys go position by position through Brent Pry’s unit, discussing the biggest names, projected starters, position battles and breakout candidates across the defensive line, linebacker corps and secondary. How high is the ceiling for Kemari Copeland? What should we expect from Noah Chambers alongside Kaleb Spencer? And just how good can a secondary featuring Quentin Reddish, Jaquez White, Isaiah Brown-Murray and a deep group of newcomers become?

All that plus the regular antics on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel

Virginia Tech fall camp is underway, and the position battles are starting to take shape.

Andrew Alix, Matej Sis and Doug Bowman break down some of the biggest questions facing the Hokies offense, including the battle for the third wide receiver spot, how Virginia Tech replaces the injured Johnny Garrett on the offensive line, the competition at backup quarterback, and much more.

Plus, Doug provides his top-of-the-line legal expertise on the Protect College Sports Act and what it could mean for the future of college athletics. All this and more on another exhilarating episode of Inside the Tunnel!

Andrew Alix is joined by Jacob Maggard and Haden Tolbert, who were on the ground at ACC Kickoff, to break down everything they heard from Charlotte. The crew shares their biggest takeaways from James Franklin, Virginia Tech's player representatives, and the ACC's leadership while discussing what it all means for the Hokies entering the 2026 season. From program identity to the future of the conference, this episode covers the biggest storylines coming out of ACC Kickoff and what fans should make of them.