Starting Lineup Set for Week 1 | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Coach Franklin shocks fans by naming Ethan Grunkemeyer the Week 1 starter, while the offensive line settles with Montavious Cunningham at right guard and Aidan Lynch anchoring right tackle. On defense, Kemari Copeland leads a deep DL rotation, with Aycen Stevens and Mylachi Williams vying for end spots, and Kaleb Spencer’s versatility drawing attention at linebacker. The secondary looks stacked with Jaquez White, Joshua Clarke, and Isaiah Brown-Murray potentially playing together in nickel, while backups like Cam Chadwick and Kenny Woseley battle for roles. Specialists are locked in: Nathan Totten, John Love (returning for his final year), Cole Byrd (stepping up as backup kicker), and Christian Epling—all set for an electrifying season. 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/ffa4ff107b5d758e