Believe it or not, Virginia Tech football has never played these FBS teams

By Joey Loose | Aug 6, 2023

Oct 27, 2022; Raleigh, North Carolina, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Grant Wells (6) looks for his helmet after scoring a touchdown during the second half against the North Carolina State Wolfpack at Carter-Finley Stadium. The Wolfpack won 22-21. Mandatory Credit: Rob Kinnan-USA TODAY Sports /

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Sep 22, 2022; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt (45) closes in on West Virginia Mountaineers quarterback JT Daniels (18) before the game against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

Virginia Tech football hasn’t played these Big 12 schools

As previously mentioned, Virginia Tech only has a few chances each season to build their non-conference schedule. Specifically, they have four open slots on their schedule, though there’s always the chance of playing one of those random power conference teams in a bowl game.

In the Big 12, there are five teams that the Hokies have never faced, and there are actually a few they’ve only played once. Most of their games against the league have come against West Virginia, their former longtime conference rivals in the Big East.

This list will change dramatically based on conference realignment, but among current members, it’s a number that will soon drop to four. The Hokies have a home-and-home scheduled with BYU that will begin in 2026 in Blacksburg.

Additionally, they’ve never made their way to the Hawkeye State to face off against Iowa State, nor have they played several of the Texas schools. There may be a chance someday, but Virginia Tech hasn’t played Baylor, TCU, or Texas Tech.