Franklin Era Begins in Historic Rivalry | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech football kicks off the James Franklin era Saturday night with a sold-out showdown against VMI at Lane Stadium — reviving the historic “original Military Classic of the South” after a 30-year hiatus. Franklin brings championship pedigree and a loaded roster featuring standout transfers like speedy wideout Que’Sean Brown and preseason All-American lineman Kemari Copeland, who could dominate against VMI’s shaky offensive line. Tune in live on ACC Network or stream via ESPN for a thrilling start to the season that blends new coaching energy with deep-rooted tradition. 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/d9a95dc2a6efb483