The Virginia Tech Hokies are on the road against a pesky Old Dominion team in Week 3. If you can’t make the trek over to the east side of the state, then make sure you listen to your hometown radio for full coverage of your Hokies.
Here’s how to do so.
How to Listen to Virginia Tech Radio
Unlike most schools, Virginia Tech employs their own sports talk network. Aptly named Virginia Tech Sports Network, you can listen to the long-standing duo of Mike Burnop and Bill Roth call football games at the simple push of a button now. Find below, all your preferred methods of following along and listening to Virginia Tech.
Listen to Virginia Tech Sports Network on Spotify:
Follow along with Tech Radio on Apple:
Come back on game day to find the specific ODU stream from Virginia Tech Sports Network.
Who Are the Virginia Tech Football Radio Analysts?
Mike Burnop, Football Commentator
Mike Burnop, a Virginia Tech Hall of Famer, is not only a Virginia Tech legend, he’s also a state of Virginia icon. Burnop was induced into the Virginia Tech Hall of Fame while also earning two Virginia Sportscaster of the Year awards (2019, 2023).
Burnop, who played for Virginia Tech as a tight end, once set Hokies’ single-season records in receptions and yards, records that stood for decades. Eventually, Bucky Hodges broke Burnop’s records, but the latter was induced into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 2020.
The 2024 sports year marked Burnop’s 42nd year of calling Hokie athletics. His place in Tech record books is secured and his voice is one of the most known voices for one specific team in college football.
In addition to his duties as an analyst for football games, Burnop also calls the men’s basketball games at Virginia Tech while also hosting Tech Talk Live!, a weekly radio program that features in-depth analysis and access to the Hokie athletic programs.
Bill Roth, Football Play-by-Play
If you haven’t heard Bill Roth call a Virginia Tech game, then you’ve missed out. His catchphrase alone is a part of college football nomenclature.
“From the blue waters of the Chesapeake Bay to the hills of Tennessee, the Virginia Tech Hokies are on the air!”
After returning to the booth in 2022, Roth has now reached a historic milestone, calling his 30th season in 2024 with the program. From 1988 to 2015, Roth serves as the football play-by-play announcer for Virginia Tech, calling the shots from such famous names such as Michael Vick, Tyrod Taylor, DeAngelo Hall, and many others during his first stint in Blacksburg.
Roth also serves as a professor in the School of Communication at Tech, helping to launch Tech’s popular SMA program (Sports Media and Analytics). He is a Virginia Sports Hall of Famer and a 12-time Virginia Sportscaster of the Year winner.
Zach Mackey, Football Sideline Reporter
Serving as the sideline reporter for all football broadcasts, Zach Mackey is the newcomer compared to his peers on the Tech radio calls. Mackey, however, has spent time broadcasting across the country and is a legend in his own right.
A runner-up for the Bob Costas High School Play-by-Play Broadcaster of the Year back in 2013, Mackey hasn’t looked back.
With Burnop, Mackey co-hosts the Tech Talk Live! show and also calls the play-by-play action for Tech’s men’s basketball games with Roth. Mackey graduated from Iowa and spent time calling Hawkeyes games as well as a three-year stint in Bozeman with the Montana State football and basketball programs.
Where Can You Listen to Virginia Tech Radio?
Thanks to the magic of the internet, you can listen to the radio from anywhere in the world. But if you’re a fan of the classic spin dial to find your favorite radio station, we’ve got you covered.
Here are all the networks you can find Virginia Tech Sports Network and their broadcast channels based on your geographical area.
| Market | Station | Dial | Freq | FB | MBB | FB | MBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg | WPIN | FM | 93.1 97.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WPIN | AM | 810 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| WZFM | FM | 101.3 105.9 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| WZFM | AM | 1430 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Blackstone | WBBC | FM | 93.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Bluefield, WV | WHKX | FM | 106.3 | ✅ | |||
| WHQX | FM | 107.7 | ✅ | ||||
| Bristol | WFHG | FM | 92.9 | ✅ | |||
| Covington | WKEY | AM | 1340 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WJVR | FM | 103.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| WJVR | FM | 107.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Danville | WMNA | FM | 106.3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Galax | WCGX | AM | 1360 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Harrisonburg | WHBG | AM | 1360 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WHBG | FM | 106.9 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Lynchburg | WVGM | FM | 93.3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WVGM | AM | 1320 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Marion | WUKZ | AM | 1010 | ✅ | ✅ | ||
| WUKZ | FM | 105.1 | ✅ | ✅ | |||
| Martinsville | WMVA | AM | 1450 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Norfolk | WNIS | AM | 790 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Onley | WESR | FM | 103.3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Richmond | WRNL | AM | 910 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WRNL | FM | 105.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Roanoke | WFIR | AM | 960 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WFIR | FM | 94.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| WFIR | FM | 107.3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Rural Retreat | WOLD | FM | 101.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Troutville | WFIR | FM | 94.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Rocky Mount | WYTI | AM | 1570 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WYTI | FM | 104.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Staunton | WTON | FM | 101.1 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WTON | FM | 98.9 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| WTON | AM | 1240 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Stuart | WHEO | AM | 1270 | ✅ | |||
| WHEO | FM | 92.7 | ✅ | ||||
| Warsaw | WNNT | FM | 107.5 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Washington, DC | WJFK | FM | 106.7 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| White Sulphur Spring, WV | WKCJ | FM | 93.3 | ✅ | |||
| Winchester | WINC | AM | 1400 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| WZFC | FM | 104.9 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Wytheville | WXBX | FM | 95.3 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
You can also find the Virginia Tech Sports Network on SiriusXM satellite radio as well as on the HokieSports app, available on most smart phones.
Audio Programs From Virginia Tech Sports Network
Tech’s sports network offerings are certainly not limited. Stretching from D.C. to the mountains of Tennessee, you can find several marquee programs to feed your Hokie sports desires.
The Tech Kickoff Show
Mackey and Burnop return to prepare fans for game day. The Kickoff Show is recorded live from the Hokie Locker Room at Lane Stadium.
Billed as fast-paced pregame coverage, the show lasts 120 minutes and features thoughts from Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry as well as interviews with players and much more.
Countdown to Kickoff
Presented by Smithfield, the Countdown to Kickoff show features Roth and Burnop setting the stage for the game ahead. The action starts 30 minutes prior to kickoff and also features thoughts from head coach Pry.
The Game Broadcast
Catch live play-by-play action and color commentary from Roth and Burnop from every Hokie game. Roth and Burnop are joined by Mackey on the sidelines and is broadcast across several channels.
From SiriusXM to Spotify or from regional radio to nationwide audience on the HokieSports App, find out everything that’s happening on the field from two of the all-time greats in the booth.
The Kroger Point After
Given the name thanks in part to a title sponsor, the Kroger Point After heads to the locker room following each Virginia Tech football game. Listen live as Burnop provides player and coach reactions and provides a listen back at the highlights from the day.
Burnop will also go over the stats, scores, and analysis from the week of college football.
Tech Talk Live!
Hear from Mackey and Burnop once more as they’re joined by head coach Pry every Thursday night from 7 to 8 p.m. ET.
Pry joins the stage with Mackey and Burnop live at the McClain’s at First and Main Shopping Center, providing a true one-of-a-kind fan experience for those in attendance. Fans are encouraged to attend live, but if you cannot be in Blacksburg on Thursday nights, the next best bet is to listen live.
Here are the former episodes from this season.
Tech Talk Live! 9/6
Mackey and Burnop are once again joined by Pry to discuss Tech’s season-opening loss to Vanderbilt. Pry then turns the tables and looks ahead to Virginia Tech’s Week 2 matchup against Marshall.
Tech Talk Live! 8/22
Mackey and Burnop are joined by Pry to discuss fall camp and preview the season ahead. Quarterback coach Briant Crist joins the show to discuss the Hokie quarterback situation while Roth chimes in with his thoughts ahead of the year.
Check back each week for more episodes right here.
Level Seven
A preview of the action, Burnop and Roth provide everything a fan needs to know for the game ahead. Listen to the new podcast from the Virginia Tech Sports Network on your favorite podcast player or below:
Level Seven, Season 3, Episode 1
Tech opened the season with a loss. Join Roth and Burnop are they preview Week 2’s matchup with Marshall and are joined by Associate Head Coach J.C. Price and WR Ali Jennings.
Level Seven, Season 3, Episode 2
Tech Associate Safeties Coach Jeron Gouveia-Winslow joined Roth and Burnop to Gouveia-Winslow’s rise in the coaching ranks and looks ahead to Tech’s game vs. Marshall in Week 2.
Level Seven, Season 3, Episode 3
Tech is off to the east side of the state, and ahead of their game against ODU, Roth and Burnop are joined by Pry, offensive coordinator Tyler Bowen, WR Steven Gosnell, and DB Mose Phillips to preview the game against the Monarchs.
Like Tech Talk Live!, check back each week for even more behind-the-scenes and preview action of the Virginia Tech Hokies.
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