Franklin Builds Hokies for Season Opener | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech’s football team is primed for their season opener against VMI, and Coach James Franklin is focused on turning offseason effort into real wins. He’s building a strong offensive line by evaluating who belongs in the starting five, while also spotlighting standout tight ends and pushing receivers—especially Kemari Copeland—to improve. Special teams are being sharpened with strict “five-in-five” rules, and Franklin’s eye is on the bigger picture: adapting to evolving college football rules while staying grounded in relentless evaluation and culture-building. The real test? Game day. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/37960875cbb968f2