Franklin Breakdown: Road Test & QB Battle | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech heads to Maryland for their first road game of the season, with Coach Franklin offering key updates: the backup QB race remains wide open as Baker, Ryan, and Huhn compete behind starter Grunkemeyer; Franklin lauds Maryland’s Malik Washington as a “special talent” with elite arm strength and athleticism, plus a physical offensive line; injured OL Montavious Cunningham is cleared to play after his ejection last week; the team adjusts to travel logistics with upcoming trips to Maryland and Boston College, stressing routine and comfort; and defensive back DQ Smith, making his debut after sitting out the opener, has impressed with quick learning and experience from South Carolina, poised for a bigger role. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.si.com/college/virginiatech/football/notes-and-quotes-from-james-franklin-s-sept-14-press-conference-01m2f2rwkz68 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b17eea6e75271c6 Report issues to [email protected].