Hokies Kick Off Season Under Franklin | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech kicks off their 2026 season with a sold-out home opener against VMI on Saturday, Sept. 5 at Lane Stadium — the first game under new head coach James Franklin. Tune in live on ACC Network (play-by-play: Wes Durham, analyst: Max Browne, sideline reporter: Madison Fitzpatrick), or stream via ESPN.com/app, with live audio and stats available on HokieSports.com. Fans are buzzing for what promises to be an electric start to the new era. 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/b401c41fdf3b8e65