Hokie Tracks: Gameday Blog vs. VMI

Welcome to Hokie Tracks: Gameday Blog, your home for all things Virginia Tech Football on gameday. The Hokies opened the 2026 season in emphatic fashion Saturday night, rolling past VMI, 73-3, in front of a sold-out Lane Stadium.

From the return of Enter Sandman to the final whistle, Hokie Nation brought the energy as Virginia Tech kicked off a new era with a statement victory in the annual Orange Effect game. Relive the sights, sounds and top moments from an unforgettable season opener below.

Don’t miss your chance to catch the Hokies in Lane one final time in September against ODU next week on Saturday, Sept. 12 at noon ET. Secure your seat today. 

Took Meta to the NEZ 🕶️#LetsGoHokies pic.twitter.com/fUkc5Oo3zH

— HokieSports (@hokiesports) September 5, 2026

Hokie Nation understood the assignment ⚡️🟠#LetsGoHokies pic.twitter.com/YS0PYNVbA7

— HokieSports (@hokiesports) September 5, 2026

Your gameday game plan: Stay alert. Follow instructions. Take care of one other.

Throughout today, please pay attention to social media, videoboard, public address announcements and instructions from public safety personnel. If weather or other conditions require action, we’ll… pic.twitter.com/AYawPvq9NR

— HokieSports (@hokiesports) September 5, 2026

WAKE UP HOKIES IT’S FINALLY GAMEDAY!!!😆#LetsGoHokies pic.twitter.com/wUW7RMj8C6

— Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) September 5, 2026