Franklin's Hokies Aim for ACC Surge

Virginia Tech’s 2026 season is heating up with James Franklin at the helm, a loaded roster of 50+ new players, and key returnees like Ayden Greene and Marcellous Hawkins. The offense gets a major upgrade with Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer, who finished strong last year and now has elite weapons. Transfer targets QueSean Brown and Luke Reynolds add firepower, with Reynolds showing promise in spring. While Athlon Sports loves the new look, the offensive line remains the critical factor — and second-year coach Matt Moore could deliver. With several early opponents also dealing with QB changes, the Hokies could surprise the ACC. Kickoff is September 5th against VMI. 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/eb837929b884b839