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touchdowns.</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 12:00:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/233/01m5yhx78w9nftkr0z5x.jpg" caption="Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney in the closing seconds the fourth quarter with Virginia Tech Hokies at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Scott Roche"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Virginia Tech Football Bye Week Report Card: What&#39;s going right and what&#39;s going wrong?</title><link>https://fightinggobbler.com/virginia-tech-football-bye-week-report-card-what-s-going-right-and-what-s-going-wrong?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Scott Roche</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5w94rx2gr</guid><description>The Virginia Tech football team is at their bye week, and how do their units and coaches grade out with a 6-2 record?</description><pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_1842,h_1036,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/233/01m5w988sf78ww54hs5c.jpg" caption="IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Scott Roche"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>ACC Power Rankings: Where is Virginia Tech after a statement upset of Clemson?</title><link>https://fightinggobbler.com/acc-power-rankings-where-is-virginia-tech-after-a-statement-upset-of-clemson?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Scott Roche</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5srhyqxme</guid><description>Where is Virginia Tech in the latest ACC Power rankings after upsetting Clemson on the road on Saturday night?</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2583,h_1452,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/233/01m5stsf7c2x8zanznnk.jpg" caption="Oct 24, 2026; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Hurricanes head coach Mario Cristobal reacts from the field against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the third quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Scott Roche"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Virginia Tech Hokies News: James Franklin, Brent Pry, Clemson did what?</title><link>https://fightinggobbler.com/virginia-tech-hokies-news-james-franklin-brent-pry-clemson-did-what?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Scott Roche</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5teaad44a</guid><description>In this edition of Virginia Tech Hokies News, James Franklin was happy with the progress his defense made in their win over Clemson on Saturday night.</description><pubDate>Mon, 26 Oct 2026 10:00:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/233/01m5thvnxf3gm12myzf4.jpg" caption="Clemson wide receiver T.J. Moore (1) runs after a catch near Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Noah Chambers (16) during the third quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Scott Roche"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>James Franklin explains a crucial decision during Virginia Tech&#39;s upset of Clemson</title><link>https://fightinggobbler.com/james-franklin-explains-a-crucial-decision-during-virginia-tech-s-upset-of-clemson?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Scott Roche</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01m5tcr520mm</guid><description>Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin explains the decision that turned into the game-winning call against Clemson on Saturday night.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 21:10:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/233/01m5te2azd1my6y0vhgn.jpg" caption="Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney and Virginia Tech Hokies Head Coach James Franklin greet each other with lively conversation during warm up time before kickoff with Clemson and Virginia Tech at Memorial Stadium in Clemson, S.C. 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Here are seven winners and two losers from the sixth Hokies win of the 2026 season.</description><pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_2400,h_1350,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ReutersImages/mmsport/233/01m5rja48taen2bghcb0.jpg" caption="Clemson wide receiver Bryant Wesco Jr. (12) catches a pass near Virginia Tech Hokies cornerback Jaquez White (2) and Virginia Tech Hokies safety DQ Smith (11) during the fourth quarter at Memorial Stadium Saturday, October 24, 2026. 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