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Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
A podcast on Virginia Tech Sports, brought to you by VT Scoop and 247Sports.Hosted by Evan G. Watkins, Andrew Alix, Kolby Crawford, Matej Sis, Doug Bowman, and Jake Maggard.
Episodes
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Bye Week Check In
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Tiger Takedown: Virginia Tech - Clemson Recap
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Can the Hokies Conquer Death Valley? | Virginia Tech - Clemson Preview
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Buzz Killed - Georgia Tech Gets Swatted By Virginia Tech
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 &…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
TechMo Bowl Time: Virginia Tech-Georgia Tech Preview
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…
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Another One Slips Away - VT-Cal Recap
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…
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Hokies Head West: Virginia Tech-Cal Preview
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: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Who’s For Real?: Virginia Tech-Pitt Preview
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…
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Hokies escape Boston College
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…
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Hokies head to Boston College
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Hokies Beat Maryland in College Park
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Measuring Stick Game: Virginia Tech-Maryland Preview
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…
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Virginia Tech hammers ODU: Rapid Reaction
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…
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First Real Test? -- Virginia Tech vs. Old Dominion Preview
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Virginia Tech wrecks VMI
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
VMI Preview
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
The Official VTSCOOP 2026 Virginia Tech Football Season Preview
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…
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Previewing Virginia Tech's Defense
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Fall Camp Kickoff: Offensive Position Battles to Watch & More
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
ACC Kickoff Instant Reaction
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…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Setting Expectations for Virginia Tech's Offense and Defense
Evan G. Watkins and Jacob Maggard get together as the offseason winds down to discuss expectations for Virginia Tech’s offense and defense as the Hokies…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Brian White introduced as Virginia Tech's Athletic Director
Virginia Tech has introduced Brian White as their Athletic Director, the VTScoop crew comes together to discuss strengths, weaknesses, family ties, and a whole…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Even MORE Positive Recruiting News for Virginia Tech
Evan G Watkins sits down with Jake Maggard to discuss ranking updates and other positive recruiting news for James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies.
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Virginia Tech Recruiting Deep Dive with Evan G Watkins and Jake Maggard
Evan G Watkins and Jacob Maggard, who is one of the newest members of the VT Scoop family, sit down for an extensive breakdown of everything happening on the…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Recruiting Update: James Franklin has the Hokies in the Top 10 Nationally
The whole gang, anchored by the head honcho Evan G Watkins, jump back in the podcast studio to discuss the waves that Virginia Tech has made on the recruiting…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Xavier Perkins Joins | Virginia Tech Scrimmage Intel & Recruiting Scoop
Breaking down Virginia Tech scrimmage and practice intel, Xavier Perkins’ commitment and the latest recruiting buzz just days before the spring game. Follow!
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
BREAKING: Virginia Tech President Tim Sands Retiring — Kolby's Corner
Longtime university leader to step down after more than a decade in Blacksburg Follow!
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Kolby’s Corner: DL Commit Brock Frisby Joins | Virginia Tech Practice Intel & Recruiting Buzz
New Virginia Tech DL commit Brock Frisby joins the show to break down his decision, plus intel from today’s practice and recruiting updates. Follow!
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Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Scrimmage Intel | QB Battle Heats Up | Recruiting Notes
Breaking down everything coming out of Virginia Tech’s latest scrimmage and spring practices, including the evolving QB battle, standout performers and key…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Virginia Tech CB Joshua Clarke Joins Kolby Crawford — Kolby's Corner
Virginia Tech Cornerback is the lates guest on Kolby's Corner. Follow!
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Kolby’s Corner: A.J. Brand Moves to WR | Spring Practice Takeaways
Reacting to Virginia Tech spring practice No. 4 — A.J. Brand’s move to wide receiver, early QB pecking order and key takeaways from today in Blacksburg…
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Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Spring Practice Takeaways | Hokies Land DL Alexander Taylor
Reacting to Virginia Tech’s first open spring practice — QB rotation, early standouts and what’s starting to take shape. Plus, talking the commitment of…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby's Corner: Virginia Tech Kicks Off Spring Ball | What I’m Hearing + Crystal Ball
Spring ball is here! Talking what I’m hearing early, a Crystal Ball pick and some recruiting updates. Follow!
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Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Spring Practice Preview | QB Battle, Injuries & Franklin’s Comments
Virginia Tech begins spring practice this week under James Franklin. In tonight’s Kolby’s Corner we break down the biggest storylines entering spring ball…
Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast🏀Men’s March Madness Bracket Preview Extravaganza: Picks, predictions for ALL 67 games ✍️
March Madness is HERE! Join Gary Parrish and Matt Norlander as they pick the winner for EVERY game of the 2026 NCAA Tournament. They will take you from Dayton…
Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports PodcastJon Rothstein reacts to & picks every game in 2026 NCAA Tournament Bracket!
Follow Inside College Basketball Now on Apple or Spotify Jon Rothstein breaks down his bracket.
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Kolby's Corner: Biggest Virginia Tech Spring Practice Storylines | Recruiting + Team Scoop
Spring practice is right around the corner in Blacksburg, and there are plenty of storylines to watch for Virginia Tech football. On tonight’s episode of…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech–Liberty Series Canceled | Mailbag
Why did Virginia Tech cancel Liberty? Is this part of a bigger scheduling philosophy shift in the ACC and across college football? We break it down, then dive…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby's Corner: Chandler Morris Sues NCAA | Transfer Crackdown Coming? | Chris Marve Gets DC Job
Virginia QB Chandler Morris is suing the NCAA for a seventh year of eligibility, while the NCAA considers massive penalties for schools that try to circumvent…
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Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech OL Update, Staff Addition & Recruiting Notes
An update up front, a notable staff addition, a key official visit getting locked in and a 2027 name to know. Plus some new numbers and your questions to…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Peter Bourque Decommit Fallout, Kamauryn Morgan Update & Portal Sleepers
Top247 QB Peter Bourque update, the latest on Kamauryn Morgan’s eligibility (and where Virginia Tech stands), under-the-radar transfers to know, plus some Tech…
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Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Mailbag, Tyrell Smith's New Job & Team Scoop
Jumping into a full Virginia Tech mailbag tonight. We’ll discuss Tyrell Smith’s new role, spring practice start dates, and some early team buzz coming out of…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Panel Discussion: Franklin Presser, LED lights, and More
Doug, Matej, Kolby & Andrew get together to discuss James Franklin's press conference, Doug's discovery that Lane Stadium will be getting LED lights, and much…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Franklin Speaks, Pry Returns, Facility Upgrades & More
James Franklin, Brent Pry and other coordinators spoke Wednesday, outlining key changes around Virginia Tech football. We break down their comments, roster…
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Kolby’s Corner: VT Recruiting Weekend Rundown + Early OV Buzz | Around CFB
Breaking down Virginia Tech’s recruiting weekend, early official visit buzz and what stood out as the board continues to take shape. Plus: team scoop, upcoming…
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Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech’s Massive Junior Day Recap
Virginia Tech wrapped up a massive junior day Saturday in Blacksburg, hosting dozens of top targets from the 2027 and 2028 classes ahead of the February dead…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Recruiting Weekend Preview | Junior Day, Facilities & Staff
Virginia Tech is set for a massive recruiting weekend as James Franklin and his staff host dozens of prospects ahead of the dead period. On this episode of…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech ACC Schedule Reaction | Staff Finalized, Recruiting Notes
Virginia Tech’s 2026 ACC schedule is out, and we’re breaking it all down. I’ll react to the Hokies’ conference slate, discuss the final assistant coaching…
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Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Wraps Up Transfer Portal Class | Staff Updates & Junior Day Preview
Virginia Tech’s transfer portal class is wrapping up, and Kolby breaks down where the roster stands heading into the next phase of the offseason. We’ll hit on…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Post Portal Offensive Depth Chart Projections
Kolby, Matej, Doug and Andrew get together to breakdown their thoughts on how the Virginia Tech offensive depth chart breaks down with the transfer portal…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Portal Clock Winding Down | Staff Notes, Roster Updates & Q&A
Virginia Tech’s transfer portal work is nearing the finish line. Tonight on Kolby’s Corner, Kolby breaks down where things stand as the portal clock winds…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby's Corner: Ethan Grunkemeyer Signs with VT | Portal Update, Spring Game Set & JMU Canceled
Virginia Tech transfer portal season rolls on, and there’s plenty to unpack on tonight’s Kolby’s Corner. We start with the latest at quarterback, including…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Virginia Tech Portal Buzz, Staff Notes & Roster Outlook
On this episode of Kolby's Corner, Kolby dives into the latest transfer portal buzz, support staff updates and where the Virginia Tech roster stands as the…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
New Virginia Tech WR Jeff Exinor Jr. Joins Kolby Crawford — Kolby's Corner
Former Penn State wide receiver Jeff Exinor Jr. joins Kolby’s Corner to break down his decision to transfer to Virginia Tech, why his trust in James Franklin…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Kolby’s Corner: Portal Palooza Rolls On at Virginia Tech | Staff Intel & What’s Next
The transfer portal frenzy continues in Blacksburg. Kolby is breaking down the latest commitments, buzz, Crystal Ball movement and behind-the-scenes staff…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Portal Mania Begins
Andrew Alix & Doug Bowman regroup to discuss the reshaping of the Virginia Tech roster, both in terms of additions and substructions, as James Franklin's first…
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Brent Pry RETURNS to Virginia Tech as Defensive Coordinator
What a world we live in. Reports from CBS Sports confirmed what VTSCOOP had first: James Franklin and Virginia Tech are expected to hire recently fired head…
- Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast
Virginia Tech Signing Day Recap: From #124 to #22 in 8 DAYS
James Franklin is a magician. In just over two weeks in Blacksburg, he’s taken Virginia Tech’s signing class from 124th nationally all the way to No. 22....and…
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2025 Commonwealth Cup Preview & Other Musings
Andrew joins Doug & Matej from the road to preview the 2025 Commonwealth Cup, while touching on other recruiting related topics. Happy Thanksgiving from the…
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Franklin's First Recruiting Weekend & Miami Preview
Andrew & Kolby come together briefly in Matej & Doug's absence to talk about the James Franklin opening press conference and preview his first recruiting…