Virginia Tech football roster features many heavy players in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:59 AM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026
Virginia Tech's football team is recognized as one of the heaviest in the FBS for the 2026 season. The Hokies' roster includes 30 players weighing 300 pounds or more, a significant factor in their rebuilding strategy under new head coach James Franklin. This shift aims to enhance the team's physicality and address past struggles with run defense. The team's approach reflects an emphasis on strength and conditioning led by strength coach Chuck Losey, previously at Penn State.
- •Virginia Tech is one of the heaviest FBS teams in 2026.
- •New coach James Franklin promotes strength and conditioning focus.
- •30 players on the roster weigh 300 pounds or more.
- •Previous struggles with run defense are being addressed.
- 3:59 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech football: Hokies are one of the ‘heaviest’ teams in 2026
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