Franklin Revives Hokies After Rough Season

Virginia Tech’s football program is turning the page after a brutal 3-win season, welcoming back head coach James Franklin—who’s bringing over 50 new players—to revive the Hokies’ ACC title hopes. With Franklin’s proven track record, a major athletic department investment, and key transfers like QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, optimism is high. An unexpected twist? Former coach Brent Pry, ousted after the team’s rough start, is back on staff as defensive coordinator—having once worked under Franklin at Vanderbilt and Penn State. The Hokies open their season against VMI on Sept. 5 at 7:30 PM ET on the ACC Network, marking their first matchup with the Keydets since 1984. Support the show:Get a discount at https://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/881a8f90f3f827e7