Franklin’s Tough First Season Ahead | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

James Franklin’s first season at Virginia Tech kicks off with high stakes and a brutal schedule. After inheriting a 3-9 team—the worst record in over 30 years—he’ll face an FCS opener against VMI before immediately confronting Old Dominion, the team that beat them last year—with former coach Brent Pry now back as defensive coordinator. The real test begins at home against Pitt, a winnable ACC opener that could ignite fan support. October brings four grueling road games: Cal, Georgia Tech, and the always-intense Clemson showdown. The season ends with two critical matchups: SMU, a familiar foe from Franklin’s past, and Miami, a top-ranked contender. The ultimate barometer? The Commonwealth Clash against Virginia—a game that could decide bowl eligibility and define Franklin’s debut year. 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/aca425ca9c53b2c3