Franklin Era Begins Against VMI | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech kicks off their season under new head coach James Franklin, facing VMI in a long-awaited rematch after 42 years — and it’s loaded with firsts: Grunkemeyer, the redshirt freshman QB who followed Franklin from Penn State, makes his debut as starter. With 14 returning starters and a playoff-caliber pedigree from Franklin, the Hokies aim to extend their dominance while testing how quickly they can adapt. VMI, still reeling from a tough opener, struggles to move the ball through the air — making this a prime chance for Virginia Tech to show off their depth, new system, and leadership on the field. Tune in Saturday at 7:30 PM ET on ACC Network or the Virginia Tech Sports Network. 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/570cfb42219a3cfe