Virginia Tech and VMI have had historic battles over the years. (Jon Fleming)

It's a new era in Buy or Sell here at Tech Sideline. For the first time ever, you can make your own weekly picks and compete against other Tech Sideline fans all season long!

We'll tally everyone's picks throughout the season, and we'll keep a running leaderboard so you can see where you rank. At the end of the season, the winner (or winners; we could have multiple people tied at the top) will win a prize!

We'll decide the prize later, but we're thinking a lifetime subscription or some free TSL gear emblazoned with "2026 Buy or Sell Champion." (Well, we're committed now, aren't we?)

Buy or Sell is presented each week by Anneliese Stewart of REMAX 8 in Blacksburg. If you're looking to buy, sell or invest in real estate, contact Anneliese today!

How "Buy or Sell" Works

  • You don't have to be a paid subscriber to play, but you do have to be registered and logged in to the site. To register, click "Sign Up" in the header of the site.
  • Each week, we'll post five Buy or Sell lines. If you agree with the line, vote Buy. If you disagree, vote Sell.
  • Submit your picks. You can change them and resubmit right up until the weekly picks close.
  • To be eligible for the rankings and the prize, you must submit a pick for 80 percent of the lines posted (an average of 4 out of the 5 weekly lines).

That's it! Let's get to Week 1 picks vs. VMI

This Week's Buy or Sell: Virginia Tech vs. VMI

Buy or Sell: 2026 Virginia Tech vs. VMI
Results are in!
1. Virginia Tech will score 8 or more touchdowns
Buy was right
30% bought · 70% sold · 1,430 picks
2. VMI will score 8 or more points
Sell was right
28% bought · 72% sold · 1,430 picks
3. 10 or more Virginia Tech players will catch a pass
Buy was right
43% bought · 57% sold · 1,427 picks
4. VMI will have at least 20 yards passing
Buy was right
87% bought · 13% sold · 1,430 picks
5. 5 or more players (both teams combined) will attempt a pass
Buy was right
66% bought · 34% sold · 1,430 picks

This Week's Buy or Sell: Video Edition

Here are the picks from our staff for this week's Buy or Sell.




2026 Season Predictions Buy or Sell is Still Open!

You can still enter or update your picks for 2026 Season Buy or Sell from last week. This one closes at kickoff of the VMI game.

Buy or Sell: 2026 Season Prediction Picks
Picks are locked — results after the game.
1. Virginia Tech's tight ends will finish with more receiving TDs than the wide receivers
Awaiting result
44% bought · 56% sold · 1,753 picks
2. Kemari Copeland will lead the team in sacks (solo lead, no ties)
Awaiting result
32% bought · 68% sold · 1,753 picks
3. Virginia Tech will have at least two tailbacks with 600+ rushing yards
Awaiting result
84% bought · 16% sold · 1,752 picks
4. John Love will have 89%+ field goal accuracy
Awaiting result
63% bought · 37% sold · 1,752 picks
5. Virginia Tech will score 32+ points 6+ times
Awaiting result
45% bought · 55% sold · 1,753 picks

2026 Buy or Sell Standings and Picks Archive

Click here to access the season standings for Buy or Sell and to access your personal Buy or Sell picks archive.

Anneliese Stewart, REALTOR