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Virginia Tech Hokies Football Names Ethan Grunkemeyer the Starting Quarterback and Team Captain

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James Franklin confirms obvious Ethan Grunkemeyer decision ahead of Virginia Tech's opener

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Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Cornerbacks and safeties

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To the surprise of no one, Ethan Grunkemeyer was named the #Hokies' starting QB on Monday. In a bit of a surprise, Montavious Cunningham is moving into RG while Aidan Lynch starts at RT. On those moves and more as VT prepares for the VMI opener. https://t.co/4vJh3pvFwO

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To the surprise of no one, Ethan Grunkemeyer was named the #Hokies' starting QB on Monday. In a bit of a surprise, Montavious Cunningham is moving into RG while Lucas Austin starts at RT. On those moves and more as VT prepares for the VMI opener. https://t.co/4vJh3pvFwO

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Hokies Name Grunkemeyer QB1

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Sources: Virginia Tech has named transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer the starting quarterback, and he’ll debut for the Hokies against VMI. Grunkemeyer is a Penn State transfer who threw for 1,339 yards and eight touchdowns. Won his final four starts of the year at Penn State.

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Game-by-game prediction for Virginia Tech football's 2026 season

Ten months after being hired at Virginia Tech, James Franklin will begin his tenure in Blacksburg on Sept. 5, when VMI visits. As for a handful of ACC teams, th

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Former Virginia Tech star reveals James Franklin's blueprint for early success in 2026

If there is someone who knows what having the Virginia Tech football program back and being a national brand is like, it's former wide receiver Eddie Royal. If

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Brent Pry explains why Aycen Stevens is primed for a breakout season for Virginia Tech

Going into the 2026 season, some Virginia Tech football players are primed for a breakout season. Some of the players who are primed came to Blacksburg through

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James Franklin has enough talent to win immediately at Virginia Tech

When it comes to James Franklin's first season as head coach at Virginia Tech, there have been some predictions ranging from 8-4 to 6-6. We here are Fighting Go

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Week 0 ACC Football Power Rankings: How high is Virginia Tech after fall camp?

The wait is finally over. The 2026 college football season kicks off on Saturday with a Week 0 slate, and there will be five ACC schools- North Carolina, Florid

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Virginia Tech football: Former 4-star DB Chris Tangelo transfers to Hokies

Vanderbilt freshman DB transfers to Hokies.

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🚨ACC Bans Pro Athletes

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Projecting Virginia Tech football's Week 1 depth chart against VMI after fall camp

James Franklin's first fall camp at Virginia Tech is about to wrap up, and all eyes will turn toward the 2026 season. The Hokies will begin the season on Sept.

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Virginia Tech Football News: Kirk Herbstreit drops promising take that fans will love

ESPN college football analyst Kirk Herbstreit joined the Bussin With The Boys podcast recently and discussed the upcoming season. The former Ohio State quarterb

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Ranking every ACC QB James Franklin and Virginia Tech has to face in the 2026 season

The 2026 Week 0 slate for college football is just two days away on Saturday (Aug. 29). Virginia Tech fans will have to wait until next weekend for James Frankl

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Virginia Tech Hokies preseason awards watchlist tracker: Who can bring home awards?

The 2026 college football season is fast approaching, and the James Franklin era begins at Virginia Tech on Sept. 5 when VMI visits for the season opener under

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Virginia Tech football 2026 preview: Wide receiver

We preview Virginia Tech’s wide receivers for 2026.

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Key Virginia Tech football camp injury opens the door for pivotal position battle

When Virginia Tech football began its first camp under James Franklin, there were going to be a lot of position battles up for grabs. One position that appears

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: The Specialists

The Specialist Room is often only noticed when things go wrong, and often the determining factor in wins and losses. Virginia Tech has been lucky over the years to have quality Specialists.

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ACC Wants to Ban NFL Players

Conference considering rule change ahead of Wednesday's AD meeting (The Athletic)

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3 ACC head coaches Virginia Tech plays who have way more to prove than James Franklin

When the Virginia Tech football team takes the field for the 2026 season on Sept. 5 against VMI, it'll be the first game of the James Franklin era in Blacksburg

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CFB writer points the finger at why Virginia Tech is an ACC darkhorse under James Franklin

Nobody can deny James Franklin's record of quickly turning around college football programs. What he did at Vanderbilt in the SEC before leaving for Penn State

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Virginia Tech Fall Camp: Oven Mitts, Deep CBs

Jaquez White leads a deep cornerback room, Nick Perry's DBs are covering in oven mitts, and James Franklin isn't hiding his QB pecking order.

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Realistic Virginia Tech football's floor and ceiling in James Franklin's first season

The James Franklin era officially begins in 12 days under the lights at Lane Stadium against VMI on Sept. 5. It is a long-awaited beginning for Franklin, who ha

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Former Virginia Tech TE takes advantage of a major flaw to return to college football

There has been a lot of noise surrounding former Virginia Tech and Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright when it comes to being on an NFL roster with the Cleveland

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Transfer LB passes on James Franklin and Virginia Tech for reunion with former coach

Recently, first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin was asked about the possibility of the Hokies adding a Class of 2022 player with eligibility. H

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Browns coach Todd Monken unleashes rant over former Virginia Tech tight end

The college football season gets underway in less than a week, with Week 0 games kicking off on Aug. 29. Virginia Tech fans will have to wait until Sept. 5 for

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Virginia Tech preseason bowl projections offer some very intriguing potential matchups

When it comes to James Franklin and the Virginia Tech football team in 2026, expect the unexpected. It could be a tremendous first season for the former Vanderb

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies reveal 2026 captains

Hokies pick six captains for 2026.

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Virginia Tech football drops 2026 captains which gives fans a major clue at one position

In two weeks, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off the 2026 season under the lights at Lane Stadium in a non-conference game against VMI. It is also th

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Virginia Tech football star named to another prestigious award watch list

Going into the 2026 season, Virginia Tech defensive lineman Kemari Copeland has been getting some preseason love. The veteran lineman has been named to several

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James Franklin continues to be coy when it comes to one pivotal Virginia Tech position

When Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer committed to the Hokies, it was a foregone conclusion that he was going to be James Franklin's starter coming S

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James Franklin's blunt quote on camp should be music to Virginia Tech fans' ears

If there is one thing that Virginia Tech football fans are learning, things get done under the watch of James Franklin when he's in charge. It happened at Vande

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies in the mix for JMU linebacker

Could the Hokies make one more big move before the season begins?

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Virginia Tech football: Sophomore linebacker suffers ‘long-term’ injury

A tough break for Gabe Williams.

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Virginia Tech LB suffers another long-term injury that will test Hokies' depth

Going into the 2026 season, there was hope that linebacker Gabe Williams was going to be able to finally get on the field for Virginia Tech. His first two seaso

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Ethan Grunkemeyer continues to collect bulletin board material at Virginia Tech

By now, you have heard about the wild audible that appeared to have been called back in January, when the Transfer Portal opened, by Virginia Tech football coac

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3 Virginia Tech football freshmen most likely to surprise everyone this season

Going into the 2026 season, first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin has some good transfers who are going to make an impact, along with some play

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One Preseason Watch List highlights how daunting Virginia Tech's 2026 ACC slate is

When the ACC released the conference slate of games for the Virginia Tech football team in 2026, it was a road slate that looked difficult on paper. As we know,

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ESPN reveals a James Franklin fastball that spiced up the rivalry with Little Brother

When James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, one thing was certain: change was coming to the roster for the Hokies, and it was going to be a rather big turno

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Tight Ends

The Hokies have an unusually deep and experienced Tight End room. Presumed starters might actually get a chance to catch the ball this season.

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First-year Virginia Tech WR Que'Sean Brown lands on prestigious preseason award watch list

Going into camp for the 2026 season, one position that has some questions surrounding it for the Virginia Tech football team is at wide receiver. New coach Jame

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Virginia Tech football: WR Que’Sean Brown earns some nationwide buzz

Que’Sean Brown receives recognition ahead of new season.

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1 Virginia Tech football drought that James Franklin is guaranteed to destroy quickly

Over the last two tenures of football coaches at Virginia Tech, there have been some areas where the Hokies have not been as good as they were under Frank Beame

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Virginia Tech Finally Has Offensive Line Depth. Now It Needs an Offensive Line.

James Franklin inherited one of the worst offensive lines in the FBS. The Hokies stacked 300-pounders and now get to sort out the best five.

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ACC Preview & Predictions 🔮

Best players, top storylines, more 📲

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Virginia Tech football breakout candidate listed on prestigious preseason watch list

We are less than three weeks from the James Franklin era beginning at Virginia Tech on Sept. 5 when the Hokies host VMI under the lights. As the season inches c

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College football writer confirms what all Virginia Tech fans knew about James Franklin's hiring

When Virginia Tech fired Brent Pry as head coach last September, the school needed to nail the next football coaching hire. They couldn't take another chance on

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech must lay the groundwork early in 2026 in one area

When the Virginia Tech football team begins the James Franklin era in Blacksburg on Sept. 5 against VMI under the lights, it will be the first of six games insi

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Predicting where every ranked preseason team will be when they play Virginia Tech

On Monday, the long-awaited Associated Press Top 25 poll was released, and there were just three ACC schools ranked. Miami was ranked seventh, SMU was 19th, and

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AP poll results prove that Virginia will always be Virginia Tech's Little Brother

Going into the 2026 season, the vibes with the Virginia football team are high. In what was a big year for head coach Tony Elliott in 2025, the Cavaliers took a

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Running Backs

Let’s look at the 2026 Hokie Running Back Situation. It’s a smaller room than in past seasons and not a lot of inbound players. The competition is going to be tough for the first 4 depth chart slots.

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The James Franklin effect is all over Virginia Tech football's AP poll placement

Another sure sign that the 2026 college football season is right around the corner is the release of the Associated Press Top 25 poll on Monday. It is always on

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🚨 First CFB AP Poll of Season

Ohio State No. 1 in preseason rankings. See where your team stands 📲

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Ranking Virginia Tech football's schedule 2026 from easiest to hardest

In less than three weeks, the Virginia Tech football team will kick off the James Franklin era in Blacksburg under the lights on Sept. 5 against VMI. The schedu

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AP Top 25 Preseason Poll Predictions

How the rankings could shake out ahead of season openers 📲

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4 Virginia Tech football transfer primed to make an immediate impact for James Franklin

When James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, you knew that there was going to be massive roster turnover, and with the Transfer Portal, there was going to be

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One underrated Virginia Tech player grabs some preseason love ahead of 2026 season

Going into the 2026 season, some Virginia Tech football players are on the radar of NFL scouts for the 2027 NFL Draft. However, some players could be flying und

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Green Bay Packers cut former Virginia Tech starting quarterback

The Packers move on from former Hokies QB Kyron Drones.

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Virginia Tech and James Franklin have ESPN's attention going into 2026

It's the time of the year when college football writers preview the upcoming season, and for ESPN and David Hale, it's the time of the year when teams are broke

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Virginia Tech football's most intriguing newcomer is not who Hokies fans would expect

There is a lot of excitement surrounding the Virginia Tech football team going into the 2026 season. It is very understandable as to why. Some seismic changes w

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Philly, Happy Valley And Now Blacksburg: Wylie And Woseley Are Committed To Hokies Revival

Imhotep Charter products Keon Wylie and Kenny Woseley Jr. followed James Franklin from Penn State to Virginia Tech, bringing a seven-year bond and a mission to make the Hokies matter again.

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Virginia Tech football: What tier are the Hokies in for 2026 college football season?

The Hokies in the same tier as Clemson to begin 2026?

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Virginia Tech tight end drops eye-opening statement ahead of 2026 season

When James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech last November, he went right to work in terms of targeting which players he was going to retain from the 2025 ros

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Virginia Tech Hokie Football 2026 Roster Reviews: Quarterbacks

Looking at the 2026 Quarterback roster and wondering if the Depth Chart is already filled out for the season. The coaches haven’t named names just yet.

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James Franklin pushes Virginia Tech into the same conversation with elite ACC programs in one area

When it comes to James Franklin and Virginia Tech, there are several reasons if you're a Hokies fan, to be excited. Sure, the results on the field would be at t

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Virginia Tech Week 3 opponent suffers a brutal camp setback with a key injury

After two home games to begin the James Franklin-era in Blacksburg as head coach at Virginia Tech, the Hokies will hit the road for their first true road game o

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Virginia Tech football: Ethan Grunkemeyer’s time at Penn State prepared him for starting role

Ethan Grunkemeyer’s experience in 2025 bodes well for him as he leads the Hokies this season.

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Virginia Tech continues to fly under the radar ahead of James Franklin's first season

CBS Sports released its annual preseason top 138, the ranking of all 138 FBS schools, and, really, to nobody's surprise, they have James Franklin and Virginia T

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Virginia Tech football: 2 Hokies make annual ‘Freaks List’

Plus, three former Hokies also made the cut.

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The Hokies Wanted More Than Depth at Receiver, and They Might Have It

The spring hype around Virginia Tech's wideouts came with a caveat from the head coach. Fall camp is starting to remove it.

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Virginia Tech gets ultimate bulletin board material in James Franklin's first season

When he accepted the Virginia Tech football coach job, James Franklin knew that some things needed to be done. A roster overhaul was in order, but there was som

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3 under-the-radar Virginia Tech football transfers who could turn some heads in 2026

Going into the 2026 season, there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the Virginia Tech football team in Year 1 of James Franklin. There has been a lot of ro

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James Franklin sent a warning to the rest of the ACC about Kemari Copeland

When Kemari Copeland was looking to make the jump from Iowa Western Community College to the Power 4, there were not many schools that were after him. However,

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Virginia Tech football: Freshman WR earns praise from James Franklin

“FatRat” is off to a fast start.

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Inside the Sports Science Adoption of Franklin's First Hokies Fall Camp

Penn State transplants say the bones of a James Franklin fall camp haven't changed. What has: NFL-style recovery, summer OTAs and a sports science director poached from the pros.

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James Franklin reveals one freshman name Virginia Tech fans are going to learn fast

Now that James Franklin has had an opportunity to put together his first Virginia Tech football roster after a full offseason, there a no shortage of players wh

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Virginia Tech football: Brent Pry relieved to have a healthy Jaquez White

Brent Pry is fired up about Jaquez White.

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One Virginia Tech football prediction that fans can't impossibly ignore

There is still one month before James Franklin officially coaches his first game in Blacksburg at Lane Stadium on Sept. 5 against VMI under the lights at 7:30 p

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Ethan Grunkemeyer revealed the real reason why he followed James Franklin to Virginia Tech

When it came to the quarterback position for 2026 and beyond at Virginia Tech, one thing was clear after James Franklin was hired: he was going to be able to ge

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Former 2-time NFL head coach visits Virginia Tech’s fall camp

A two-time former NFL head coach was in Blacksburg to speak to the Hokies.

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ACC Hot Seats: Who is safe and whose seat is getting extremely hot entering 2026?

Fall football camps have kicked off and we are just three weeks away from Week 0 games and a month from Week 1 games. There are a handful of ACC teams playing i

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Virginia Tech predicted to land an elite Class of 2028 quarterback under James Franklin

As soon as James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, you knew things were about to change on several fronts. One of those fronts might have gone under the rada

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Virginia Tech football villain is one that Hokies fans would not see coming

When it comes to villains for the Virginia Tech football team, well, the list could be a long one. A very long one. What about the University of Miami? How abou

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James Franklin landing at Virginia Tech is quickly turning into an ACC nightmare

As the Virginia Tech search committee was beginning its search to find Bret Pry's replacement as head coach in Blacksburg, the perfect candidate fell into their

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Virginia Tech football: TE Luke Reynolds named to Mackey Award watch list

Virginia Tech TE Luke Reynolds receiving some preseason love.

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James Franklin just made his stance on the Virginia Tech QB situation crystal clear

In one month, James Franklin will begin his first season as head coach of the Virginia Tech football team. That will happen when the Hokies kick off the season

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Virginia Tech football: Updates from the start of fall camp

Fall camp begins.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech suffer a brutal camp setback with a key injury

Going into fall camp, excitement builds for a new football season. At Virginia Tech, the excitement builds for first-year head coach James Franklin. A month aft

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Even after a down season, Virginia Tech is still in the middle of ACC's premier matchups

There was a time when the Virginia Tech football team was mentioned in a handful of games before the season that would be the biggest ACC games during certain w

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Virginia Tech has an under-the-radar case to be a College Football Playoff dark horse

Usually, when a college football team is coming off a 3-9 season, there is nowhere to go but up. That's the case when it comes to Virginia Tech. The Hokies are

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ACC Football Preseason Power Rankings: Where is Virginia Tech under James Franklin in Year 1?

College football camps are here, and the grind for each team to find a way into the 12-team College Football Playoff is beginning. Last season, Miami came up sh

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Virginia Tech athletic director Brian White makes fourth significant hire

Virginia Tech announced the hiring of PJ Mullen.

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Full guide to Virginia Tech fall camp for James Franklin's first season in Blacksburg

It has been eight months since Virginia Tech officially hired James Franklin as their next football coach, replacing his former Penn State defensive coordinator

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First CFB Coaches Poll 🔢

Ohio State opens as No. 1 in preseason rankings 📲

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CFB AP Top 25 Predictions 🔮

Latest picks after release of first coaches poll 📲

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Experts React to CFB Coaches Poll

Tap for best reactions from Tuesday's release 📲

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Virginia Tech's James Franklin joins exclusive list of first-year head coaches

When Penn State fired James Franklin as their football coach last October, he became the top target of every program looking to hire its next head coach. Believ

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Projecting Virginia Tech football's 2026 depth chart before the start of fall camp

Just like that, the summer is over for college football coaches and players as camp is about to get underway. For Virginia Tech, that means James Franklin's fir

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Dark-Horse CFB Teams 🏇

South Carolina, more sneaky teams to watch in 2026 ➡️

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Ranking every starting quarterback during Brent Pry's underwhelming Virginia Tech tenure

During his four-plus seasons at Virginia Tech, Brent Pry certainly had his ups and downs at times. However, one position that had questions surrounding it and n

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Virginia Tech football: Can Hokies make CFP in Year 1 of James Franklin era?

Is it possible to go from 3-9 to the CFP in 12 months?

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Former Virginia Tech star opening eyes in an uncommon way in first NFL training camp

NFL camps are well underway and we are not far away from NFL preseason games beginning soon. Hey, it's football, no? There are several former Virignia Tech play

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Virginia Tech football's game at Maryland just got more complicated for Brent Pry

When it came down to decision day for quarterback Malik Washington back in 2024, it was down to Maryland, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, and Central Florida. The Hoki

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Most Exciting Conference Matchups for 2026 👀

Games with the biggest storylines and CFB Playoff implications

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Virginia Tech diamond in the rough poised for breakout season with a huge chip on the shoulder

Going into the 2026 season, there is nobody with a bigger chip on their shoulder for the Virginia Tech football team than James Franklin. After being fired from

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5 wins James Franklin can get this season at Virginia Tech to finally silence his trolls

We are one month away from the James Franklin era officially beginning at Virginia Tech. Hired last November, the former Vanderbilt and Penn State coach was hir

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Virginia Tech football: 5 defensive players to watch for fall camp

5 defensive players to know for fall camp.

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Virginia Tech football is building an underrated position that can be lethal in 2026

When Virginia Tech hired James Franklin, the narrative around the Hokies also changed when it comes to the offense. As expected, the veteran coach brought some

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Top 25 CFB Coach's Poll Predictions 🔮

Latest picks before Tuesday's poll drop 📲

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Virginia Tech's ACC schedule looks much more daunting after preseason poll is dropped

When the ACC dropped the 2026 football schedules, one quick look at James Franklin's first schedule at Virginia Tech certainly opened some eyes. If there was on

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ESPN confirms that Virginia Tech is back under James Franklin ahead of fall camp

Now that the calendar has turned to August, we have college football this month. However, for fans of Virginia Tech, you're going to have to wait until Septembe

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Virginia Tech Football News: James Franklin, ACC fixing major blunder, preseason joke

James Franklin's first camp and season as head football coach at Virginia Tech is here now that the calendar has turned to August. With Labor Day late this seas

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies represented in ESPN’s 2026 college football trailer

More love for the Hokies ahead of the 2026 college football season.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech setting the pace for elite in-state 2028 quarterback

The NCAA dead period is about to end, and recruiting will once again come front and center along the fast-approaching 2026 season. It will be James Franklin's f

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Virginia Tech football: Kemari Copeland named to preseason All-ACC team

Another honor for Kemari Copeland.

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4-star 2028 QB Trace Hawkins snubs James Franklin and Virginia Tech for ACC powerhouse

The dead period is about to end in college football, and recruiting in the Class of 2028 is going to pick up. Visits are beginning to be made for recruits this

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CFB writer has Virginia Tech fans bracing for a vast improvement under James Franklin

It's hard to believe, but the 2026 college football season is here in terms of camps opening across the country. As far as Virginia Tech goes, it'll be the firs

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Athlon Sports confirmed what haters fear about James Franklin and Virginia Tech

Two weeks ago, James Franklin and three of his players made their way to Charlotte for their first ACC Media Days as head coach at Virginia Tech. There are a ha

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Virginia Tech continues to fly under the radar entering James Franklin's first season

One big wild card in college football in 2026 is Virginia Tech. Coming off a 3-9 season in 2025 that saw head coach Brent Pry fired, he was replaced by his form

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Virginia Tech football: Where did the Hokies land in ACC preseason poll?

Where are the Hokies picked in the ACC?

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Virginia Tech and James Franklin get a predictable spot in the ACC preseason poll

It's hard to believe that it has been almost nine months since James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech as the head football coach, replacing his former defens

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Virginia Tech gets eye-opening warning ahead of trip to SMU in November

The ACC did James Franklin and Virginia Tech no favors when it came to his first conference schedule in Blacksburg. Sure, it begins ok; however, the backend is

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Virginia Tech 2028 QB recruit sets commitment date with SEC & ACC schools in the mix

Things have been very quiet when it comes to recruiting in college football. However, that is all about to change as the calendar flips to August in a few days,

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CFB writer has a very questionable take on James Franklin and Virginia Tech recruiting

When it comes to recruiting in college football, there are no better names that go with recruiting success than James Franklin back in his days at Penn State. W

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech get an encouraging prediction for the 2026 season

When it comes to which college football teams have an opportunity to rebound and improve their win total from 2025, you can bet that Virginia Tech is one school

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James Franklin continues to take Virginia Tech to heights fans only once dreamed of

It can't be stated enough that once Virginia Tech hired James Franklin to replace Brent Pry as head coach in Blacksburg; that was a game-changer in multiple way

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CBS Sports left no doubt about what ACC fans feared about James Franklin at Virginia Tech

Given the state of college football, some teams were set up to compete and spend money, while others, well, not so much. One of those schools that were not set

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Virginia Tech football: Answering 4 questions about the 2026 Hokies

We react to four questions and answers about the 2026 Hokies.

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CFB writer pinpoints Ethan Grunkemeyer's clear advantage at Virginia Tech in 2026

One position of need for first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin when the transfer portal opened was a quarterback. Kyron Drones was out of eligi

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Dabo Swinney lays out the blueprint for Virginia Tech to beat Clemson

As the Virginia Tech football team hits the midway point of its 2026 schedule, things are going to get very, very difficult in terms of its ACC schedule. After

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Virginia Tech football: 5 offensive players to watch in fall camp

We look at five offensive players to watch for the Hokies in fall camp.

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The biggest Virginia Tech football beatdowns of Virginia in the 21st century

When it comes to the Virgina/Virginia Tech football rivalry, well, things haven't been too competitive in the series history. The Cavaliers dominated the series

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Virginia Tech has one area of unknown for Georgia Tech to try to attack in 2026

James Franklin's first season at Virginia Tech is going to be one with a difficult schedule. The Hokies will open up with three non-conference games before thin

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Luke Reynolds is already winning over Virginia Tech fans before playing a snap

After Virginia Tech officially hired James Franklin as their next football coach, replacing former head coach Brent Pry, who is now their current defensive coor

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Kemari Copeland destroys another Virginia Tech record in eye-opening fashion

When Kemari Copeland hit the Transfer Portal, one school that was after him was Virginia Tech and former coach Brent Pry. When Pry was fired after a Week 3 loss

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CFB writer confirms what ACC fans feared about Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin

When Virginia Tech hired James Franklin, there were a handful of things they were hoping the former Vanderbilt and Penn State coach would turn around. One of th

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New Virginia Tech AD Brian White makes another big hire

Virginia Tech AD Brian White with another big hire.

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James Franklin is tasked with cleaning up one Brent Pry failure at Virginia Tech

When the Virginia Tech football team hired James Franklin, it felt like the first time since Frank Beamer's days that they were heading in the right direction.

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Latest James Franklin motivation at Virginia Tech is what Hokies fans are pleading for

It has been said before, but needs to be said again. When Virginia Tech fired Brent Pry, they needed to nail the next hire, as a one-proud program was quickly f

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Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi explains the strength that Virginia Tech needs to prepare for

After opening their ACC schedule at Boston College on the last Saturday in September this fall, Virginia Tech will open their ACC home slate on a short week, on

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Virginia Tech football's 3 biggest rivals

When it comes to rivals for the Virginia Tech football team, some are no-brainers, and some are ones that you might not think of. Some games Hokies fans used to

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Virginia Tech football: Freshman cornerback named player to watch in 2026

Freshman cornerback continues to receive national attention.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech join powerhouse programs for elite 2028 quarterback

Most, if not all, signal callers in the Class of 2027 are committed for next season. As far as Virginia Tech is concerned, the Hokies struck gold in the rising

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Virginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer is hit with new motivation for the 2026 season

When the Transfer Portal opened back in January, there was one major need for new Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin: a quarterback. Last year's starte

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Bill O'Brien hints at one area Virginia Tech can expose Boston College in ACC opener

If there is one good thing about the 2026 Virginia Tech football schedule under James Franklin, it's that the schedule to begin the season is favorable in terms

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Virginia Tech football: Two legendary Hokies named greatest to ever wear respective jersey numbers

Two Hokies make this list, but there is one glaring omission.

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CFB writer said what no ACC fans wanted to hear about Virginia Tech & James Franklin

When the Virginia Tech football team takes the field at Lane Stadium on Sept. 5 against VMI to open the James Franklin era in Blacksburg, there are going to som

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Virginia Tech running back sends a clear message about the arrival of James Franklin

After Virginia Tech fired Brent Pry as their head football coach last fall, one thing was certain: the search committee needed to nail the next hire. After unde

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