Virginia Tech has been on a rebuilding mission ever since James Franklin arrived in Blacksburg. With major expectations set, Franklin began by making changes to the coaching staff and then brought in 27 new additions to the roster through the transfer portal.

Mikel Brown Jr. returned from an eight-game absence and scored 20 points to lead No. 23 Louisville to an 85-71 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

The Virginia Tech Hokies visit the Louisville Cardinals Saturday afternoon for a 2:15 p.m. ET tip from KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky.

Not every team that wins the offseason ends up actually having success on the field, but the Virginia Tech Hokies have had quite a bit of success this offseason

Virginia Tech faces the Pittsburgh Panthers after Carys Baker scored 20 points in Virginia Tech's 85-57 victory against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons.