Virginia Tech Football Under Fire for Alleged Sideline Tampering Scandal

In a jaw-dropping revelation from the college football world, North Carolina Central’s head coach Trei Oliver has accused a Virginia Tech Hokies assistant coach of some sideline shenanigans that could rival a spy thriller. According to Oliver, during a game last season, he caught the assistant trying to sweet-talk one of his star running backs into jumping ship via the transfer portal. Bold move, indeed, and not exactly in the spirit of fair play.

Oliver didn’t name the player, but he confirmed the running back in question eventually transferred to the University of Virginia (UVA). A quick glance at UVA’s roster points to J’Mari Taylor, a former NCCU standout who earned first-team All-MEAC honors. Apparently, Oliver had a hunch about the assistant’s intentions right from the get-go, saying, 'I knew what it was.' That’s some next-level sideline intuition.

Virginia Tech, for their part, claims this is the first they’ve heard of the accusation. In a formal statement, the program emphasized their commitment to NCAA rules and integrity, announcing an internal investigation to get to the bottom of this sideline saga. They’ve promised to address any findings appropriately, so we’ll be watching closely to see if heads roll or if this gets chalked up to a misunderstanding.

Adding a spicy twist to the tale, Oliver is already looking forward to Virginia Tech’s regular-season finale against UVA on November 29, 2025, in Charlottesville. He’s openly rooting for his former player and even predicted a crushing UVA victory, quipping that they’ll 'beat the smoke out of them other folks.' Talk about a coach with a grudge and a flair for drama!

This story raises bigger questions about the ethics of recruiting in college sports. With the transfer portal already shaking up rosters like a snow globe, do we really need sideline poaching to complicate things further? Stay tuned as this investigation unfolds—college football just got a whole lot messier.