🏈 “The 34-Year Wait Ends in ATL

Hokies vs. Gamecocks. Chick-fil-A Kickoff. Leather helmet on the line. Let’s go.

After a 34-year gap, Virginia Tech and South Carolina are squaring off once again — this time in the 2025 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Think about it: last time these two met, people were still recording games on VHS and BeamerBall was just getting started.

But the 2025 matchup has some spicy new twists. Shane Beamer, son of our legendary Frank Beamer, is leading the Gamecocks into this one. Can you say awkward Thanksgiving dinner if Tech wins? The Hokies, meanwhile, are hunting for their first Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game victory after tough Ls to Alabama in 2009 and 2013.

Oh — and don’t forget what’s at stake: The Old Leather Helmet.
Win the game, wear the helmet. It’s simple Hokie math.

So here’s your play call, Hokie Nation:

📣 Drop your predictions in the comments!
Final score? Game MVP? Gobbler dances? Anything goes — let’s hear your take. 🦃👇