Inside the Tunnel: A Virginia Tech Sports Podcast

Virginia Tech made headlines on and off the field this week. The Board of Visitors approved a major increase in athletics funding, setting the stage for the future of Hokie sports. On the field, Phil Montgomery's squad stunned NC State in a statement win—what it means for the season and how expectations shift moving forward. Plus, we break down Virginia Tech's upcoming matchup against Wake Forest and what to watch for as the Hokies look to build on their momentum. All this and Kolby's review of the NC State Media Room food on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech's BOV has unveiled a bold new athletics funding plan, and we're breaking down what it means for the future of Hokie sports...from football resources to overall program competitiveness. We'll dig into the key details, potential challenges, and long-term implications for the university's place in the evolving college athletics landscape. Then, we turn our attention to the gridiron with a full NC State preview. All that and more on this week's episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech has officially parted ways with head coach Brent Pry after three and a quarter turbulent seasons in Blacksburg that were capped off by a humiliating loss to Old Dominion at Lane Stadium. Andrew Alix, Matej Sis & Doug Bowman break down how the Hokies arrived at this point, where things went wrong, and what this decision says Whit Babcock's future. We revisit the lows of Pry's tenure, discuss the fanbase's growing disillusionment, and look ahead to the coaching search — who the realistic candidates are, questions around how it will be conducted, and how Tech can reset expectations moving forward. All this and more on a BREAKING NEWS episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech's non-conference Power 4 skid rolls on after a brutal second-half collapse against Vanderbilt. With fan frustration at an all-time high, we break down what went wrong, what it means for the future of the Brent Pry era, and the pressure building on Whit Babcock. Plus, we turn the page with a sobering preview of ODU on this week's Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTSCOOP crew begins by recapping Virginia Tech's season opening loss to South Carolina, where the defense under new coordinator Sam Siefkes impressed but the offense under Philip Montgomery struggled to find rhythm. We break down what went right, what went wrong, and why the result leaves Hokie fans both frustrated and cautiously optimistic Then we turn the page to Saturday night's home opener against Vanderbilt — the team that stunned Tech in last year's opener and returns one of the most experienced rosters in the SEC. With quarterback Diego Pavia back under center, the Commodores present a challenge on a short week. We dive into the matchups to watch, what Virginia Tech must do to get the offense rolling, and why this feels like a pivotal test for Brent Pry's tenure. All this and more on another exhilarating episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTScoop Crew is back Virginia Tech opens its 2025 season in Atlanta against No. 13 South Carolina, led by Shane Beamer and Heisman hopeful quarterback LaNorris Sellers. With Brent Pry entering a pivotal fourth year and the Hokies debuting new coordinators and a litany of key transfer additions, this matchup carries both uncertainty and intrigue. We break down the key storylines, matchups, and what it would take for Tech to pull off a season-defining upset on another enthralling episode of Inside the the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTScoop crew is back with our final episode before diving into the South Carolina preview. We start with a breakdown of the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors meeting that wrapped up just hours before recording, focusing on Whit Babcock's presentation. From there, we go position group by position group to preview a Hokie defense filled with newcomers and plenty of question marks. All this and more on another can't-miss edition of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech is entering one of its most pivotal seasons ever, on and off the field. We break down Whit Babcock's high-stakes pitch to the Board of Visitors to close a $40M+ funding gap, boost ACC revenue through TV ratings, and launch major facility upgrades. Then we dive into the 2025 offensive previews: a rebuilt O-line with zero returning starters, a backfield looking to replace Bhayshul Tuten, a deep and intriguing wide receiver room, and Benji Gosnell's role at tight end. It's all the money, moves, and matchups that could define the Hokies' future on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Inside the Tunnel crew returns to begin ramping up for what should be another wild season of Virginia Tech. Topics include ACC Media Day (and Kolby's boots on the ground reactions), Kyron Drones returning for his third season as a full time starter, the cancelation of the ODU series, and much more. All this and more on the 2025 season debut of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech wide receiver Keylen "Brodie" Adams is the latest guest on Kolby's Corner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Download Inside College Basketball Now on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.  Inside College Basketball Now with Jon Rothstein is your courtside seat to the inner workings of the sport. Known for his unmatched insider knowledge, bold takes, and relentless coverage, Rothstein goes deep to deliver what's really happening in college hoops. From breaking down the biggest storylines to in-depth interviews with the top coaches in the country, this podcast is your all-access pass to the pulse of the game — 365 days a year. This. Is. March… and everything in between. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech wide receiver Chanz Wiggins is the latest guest on Kolby's Corner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech defensive back Isaiah Brown Murray is the latest guest on Kolby's Corner. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech safety Tyson Flowers joins Kolby Crawford in the latest edition of Kolby's Corner. What was the transition like after transferring to VT? How did spring practice shape his mindset heading into 2025? What's the vibe inside the Hokies' DB room, and how is this defense planning to take a step forward this fall? What lessons has Flowers learned through the portal, on the field and in the locker room? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The VTSCOOP gang returns to discuss the departure of Tyler Bowen and the hiring of former Tulsa Head Coach Phillip Montgomery as Virginia Tech's offensive play caller. Leaning on Doug Bowman's hours of film watched in just the first day, they discuss what it means for the scheme, roster retention and Virginia Tech's hopes of a successful 2025 season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTScoop team gets together to discuss the overall surprising hire of Arizona Cardinals Linebackers Coach Sam Seifkes as the defensive coordinator. They review the logic behind the move, the decision to go in a direction other than a hire with recent defensive playcalling experience, and even go as far giving the hire a letter grade. That, a schedule review, and much more on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTScoop gang is once again hanging out to discuss a number of pertinent topics, including their thoughts on the depth chart following the Hokies loss in the Mayo Bowl, the performance overall, more additions in the transfer portal, and Matej and Andrew's wild weekend in Charlotte. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year! The gang is back to catch up on all the news and notes of the offseason, notably the addition of Offensive Line coach Matt Moore and analyze transfer additions on the O-Line, RB room and secondary. Lastly, they preview the Duke's Mayo Bowl and discuss Andrew and Matej's plans for a boys weekend in Charlotte. All this and much more on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a whirlwind news cycle for Virginia Tech, as Brent Pry announced the departure of Defensive Coordinator Chris Marve, Offensive Line Coach Ron Crook and Strength & Conditioning Coach Dwight Gault. On top of that, upwards of 15 players from the 2024 Hokies have entered the transfer portal, including a number of key contributors. Matej, Doug, Kolby and Andrew break down what it all means for the program on this episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alex Jones, who has served as the Hokies Director of Player Personnel since 2023, sits down with Evan G. Watkins to discuss the incoming recruiting class. Topics include late flips, individual recruiting battles, overall recruiting philosophy and much more! Recorded (12/5/2024) To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry joins Evan G. Watkins, Matej Sis and Andrew Alix to discuss the early signing day class, recruiting stories, transfer portal and so much more. You're not to want to miss the information, entertainment and insights on this exclusive episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kolby, Matej and Andrew discuss the Hokies win over the UVA, and then go on to cover pressing offseason issues: early signing day, transfer portal, coaching changes and much row. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The gang is back together ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday to discuss what went down in Durham, as the Hokies dropped their 3rd straight, falling to 5-6 on the year. More importantly, despite the flurry of bad news, they discuss what it's going to take for the Hokies to get back in the win column as an all important, freezing cold night game with UVA lies ahead. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew, Matej and Doug break down the Hokies forthcoming essentially must-win matchup with the Duke Blue Devils. Manny Diaz has Duke at 7-3, but flaws exist. Can the Hokies expose them and get back in the win column. Find out on this week's enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug, Matej, Kolby and Andrew are back together again, this time to discuss an abhorrent offensive performance by the Hokies against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium. What went wrong, who is to blame and where do we go from here? All this and more on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug, Matej and Andrew get together to recap what can only be described as a horror show at building formerly known as the Carrier Dome, before ultimately previewing the Clemson Tiger's highly anticipated trip to Lane Stadium. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kolby, Andrew, Matej & Doug get together to recap the rock fight in the Techmo Bowl last Saturday before turning their attention to the Syracuse Orange. Plus, injury updates & contingency plans, news around college football and much more on this episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kolby, Matej, Doug and Andrew break down the Boston College beatdown that was littered with historic performances before turning their attention to Georgia Tech, as the Hokies look to get a third straight win for the first time since since 2019. All this and plenty more on this week's edition of Inside The Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew, Matej and Doug get together to preview a pivotal Thursday night clash at Lane Stadium as the Hokies look to take down the Boston College Eagles and get their season back on track. From the quarterback position, the dawn of the Bill O'Brien era, and strengths and weaknesses across the field, the boys cover it all on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. Editors Note: Due to Andrew making a surprise trip to Los Angeles to watch the Mets in the NLCS, he was unable to record from his normal studio and thus apologies To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew, Matej, Doug and Kolby break down the Hokies convincing performance in Palo Alto, before having a quite a time discussing a wild weekend of upsets in college football. All this and more on a tantalizing episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Doug, Matej and Andrew discuss the Hokies heartbreaker in Miami, including evaluating the call, coaching decisions and more, before going to to a full in depth preview of the Stanford Cardinal and a determination of where they believe the season is heading. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew, Matej and Doug get together to discuss the Rutgers loss, and take a deep dive into what went wrong, both in the game and overall. From there, they take a look at the massive challenge that lies ahead as the Hokies travel to South Florida to take on a Miami team that very well might be a national championship contender. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The VTScoop crew is at it again, this time breaking down a rollercoaster of a game in Norfolk, that at the end of the day didn't end up particularly close. They then turn to the question of what does it mean as Virginia Tech begins the latter 75% of their season, taking on what should be a significant bump in the talent of their competition, starting with a visit from the Big 10's Rutgers Scarlet Knights. All this and more on another enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't always pretty, but the 2024 Hokies picked up their first win of the season. The Inside the Tunnel gang comes together to discuss what went right, and just as impurely, what went wrong offensively in the first half -- before analyzing what the game means for the season as a whole as we look to asses where our expectations for this team should stand. Then Doug Bowman provides a comprehensive preview of the Old Dominion Monarchs as the Hokies head to Norfolk hoping not leave devastated this time around. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew, Doug and Kolby get together to discuss the overarching question surrounding the Hokies trip to Nashville: "What Happened", before providing an overall preview and discuss what needs to happen for Virginia Tech to get back on track against the Marshall Thundering Herd. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew Alix, Matej Sis, Doug Bowman and Kolby Crawford come at you, as Kolby and Matej are halfway out the door and headed to Music City, USA to see the Virginia Tech Hokies take on the Vanderbilt Commodores in their 2024 debut. Starting with reactions to the initial depth chart, they then move along to discuss the actual Vanderbilt roster and where Virginia Tech's opportunities may lie. It's finally time to preview an actual football game! Don't miss this enthralling episode of Inside the Tunnel! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The whole VTSCOOP 247 Sports crew is in the house for their definitive season preview of the highly anticipated 2024 Virginia Tech football campaign. Taking it game by game, they give you not only their prediction, but the logic behind their analysis on each game. The season is right around the corner, folks. Don't miss this all-hands-on-deck episode of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matej Sis, Kolby Crawford & Andrew Alix are back, this time starting with the unfinished business of discussing the (backup) quarterback battle and (rotational) running back situation, before diving in deep at each defensive position group. If you want to hear the word out of Blacksburg during fall camp, this might just be the episode for you. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Andrew, Matej, Doug and Kolby react to the ACC Media Preseason Poll, literally moments after it's release and then proceed to give their take on the offensive line, tight ends, and wide reciever rooms heading into fall camp. Hot takes, predictions and some confusion about which Gosnell we're referring to on this weeks edition of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kolby Crawford joins Andrew, Matej and Doug to discuss his experience and reaction to ACC media day. They touch on recruiting, thoughts on the roster, and insights behind the scenes of Kolby's meteoric rise as a Virginia Tech media personality. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VTSCOOP's Evan G Watkins sits down with Andrew Alix to provide an update on everything happening to the recruiting trail for the Hokies. Fans notice a flood of commitments in recent weeks, and Evan gets into the meat and bones of how the class has shaped out overall, as well as taking a deep dive into the higher profile commitments that have come the Hokies way in the month of July. There may even be a couple of scoops in there. All this and much more in your mid-summer revival edition of Inside the Tunnel. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices