Franklin Era Begins with Dominant Hokies Win | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech crushed VMI 73-3 in a statement win to open James Franklin’s era, showcasing a dominant offense led by Ethan Grunkemeyer and backup Bryce Baker, both throwing for big numbers. The run game exploded with 252 yards, spearheaded by Jeffrey Overton Jr.’s 104-yard performance and a 50-yard TD on the opening drive. Franklin praised his RB duo for exceeding camp expectations while acknowledging penalties as a key area for improvement. Defense held VMI to negative rushing yards, but the focus is already on next week. Duke transfer QueSean Brown shined with 109 yards and a TD, his explosiveness nearly overshadowed by cramping. Franklin emphasized developing depth, giving backup QBs and younger players real game experience — and letting them play, not just sit. 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/d94a019cd5a15446