The Virginia Tech Hokies kick off the 2025 college football season next month. We are that close to real football. The Hokies begin the season in Atlanta against the South Carolina Gamecocks. South Carolina is led by someone Virginia Tech fans know well: Shane Beamer.
Yes, that’s the same Shane Beamer who grew up in Blacksburg, attended Blacksburg High School, played football, graduated from Virginia Tech, and spent time on the coaching staff. Most importantly, Shane is the son of the man who put Virginia Tech football on the map: Frank Beamer.
Current Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry has an excellent relationship with the elder Beamer.