Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football will be in the spotlight during the 2026 ACC Kickoff, the Atlantic Coast Conference’s annual media day, held in Charlotte, North Carolina on Thursday, July 17. The Hokies will take center stage with Head Coach James Franklin accompanied by a group of standout players: defensive tackle Kemari Copeland, defensive back Tyson Flowers anf running back Marcellous Hawkins.
Fans can tune in live to catch all the action and hear from the Hokies as they preview the upcoming season. The Hokies' live hits on ACC Network are listed below:
| TIME | LOCATION | VT PERSONNEL |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | ACC Network Main Set | Copeland & Hawkins |
| 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. | ACC Network Reporter Set | Flowers |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Press Conference | James Franklin & student-athletes |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | ACC Network Live Interview | James Franklin |
The Hokies are scheduled to open the 2026 season against VMI, Saturday, Sept. 5 at Lane Stadium with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. Get your tickets now to catch the Hokies in action as James Franklin begins his inaugural season on the sidelines in Blacksburg.
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