BLACKSBURG – Mylyjael Poteat comes into the season as the longest tenured Hokie and Mike Young will use him in a bigger role this season. “This offseason, Mylyjael has lost 20-25 pounds and has been ...

The game kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on ESPN. Virginia Tech's mascot is a derivative of a wild turkey. The term 'Hokie' dates back to 1896, when a school name change started a contest for a new cheer.