Grunkemeyer Takes Over at QB | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech’s 2026 season opener against VMI kicks off with a QB change: Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer, who led his team to a four-game win streak and a bowl victory last year, is now the Hokies’ starting signal-caller. With Kyron Drones’ inconsistent play last season contributing to a 3-9 record, the coaching staff is betting on Grunkemeyer’s poise and accuracy to turn things around. But don’t expect him to have it all to himself—Bryce Baker, Kelden Ryan, and freshman Troy Huhn are all in the mix for reps, especially if Virginia Tech builds an early lead. Coach Franklin hasn’t named a backup yet, making quarterback depth one of the biggest storylines heading into Saturday. 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/7cecc9c0c1d2eb4c