Virginia Tech Opens Season Against Coppin State

Virginia Tech begins its 2026-27 season at home against Coppin State on November 3, with tipoff scheduled for 7 p.m. EST in Blacksburg. The Hokies are listed as 30.5-point favorites, and the game’s over-under is 151.5 points.

Virginia Tech finished 19-13 last season, including a 14-3 home record, and lost to Wake Forest in overtime in its final game. The Hokies are looking to return to the NCAA Tournament, which they last reached in 2021-22. Head coach Mike Young is entering his eighth season with the program.

The Hokies return senior forward Amani Hansberry, who led the team with 14.3 points and 7.4 rebounds per game last season, and junior guard Ben Hammond, who averaged 13.2 points. Virginia Tech also added eight transfers, including guard Jaylen Curry and forward Kuol Atak.

Coppin State went 7-24 last season and was 4-15 on the road. The Eagles gave up 80.4 points per game. Virginia Tech has won all four previous meetings between the teams, each by at least 32 points.

Coppin State’s returning contributors include guard Hussain Williams, who averaged 7.3 points, and senior guard Jamari Piercy, who averaged 6.8. The Eagles closed last season with four straight wins after a difficult start.