Hokies vs Keydets: New QB, New Coach

Virginia Tech opens its season against VMI in a matchup that hasn’t happened since 1984 — and the Hokies are ready to dominate. VMI, reeling from back-to-back 1-11 seasons and losing its head coach (who now works as a senior analyst at VT), faces serious roster and academic limitations, including no graduate program to bring in transfers. Despite some standout players like QB Collin Shannon and RB Leo Boehling, their record shows they rarely compete — only two losses were close. Meanwhile, Virginia Tech brings in a new QB, Ethan Grunkemeyer, and a new head coach, James Franklin, to kick off a fresh era. This game is a perfect chance for the Hokies to make a statement early — and they’re poised to crush it. 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/6ec982261d314303