Franklin’s First Year at Virginia Tech | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech’s new coach James Franklin brings playoff pedigree and high expectations to Blacksburg after years of stagnation. While a bowl appearance would be a major leap from last season’s three wins, fans and analysts agree that’s not enough for a coach known for winning. The real test: can the Hokies compete at the top of the ACC and show tangible progress by 2026? Key indicators include an eight-win season, key conference wins against SMU or Miami, and player development — especially around the quarterback, offensive line, and physical defense. Success won’t be measured just in wins, but in whether the program feels relevant again and fans believe in the future. 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/c83c76ea8c9935df