Virginia Tech’s Bold Reset Under Franklin | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News

Virginia Tech’s football program is finally turning the page after years of clinging to the Frank Beamer era, now under James Franklin’s leadership with a bold new vision. Franklin’s arrival signaled a necessary evolution — modern athletics demands adaptation, or risk being left behind. With a massive $229 million investment approved by the university, Virginia Tech is rebuilding its foundation: assistant coach salaries nearly doubled, recruiting budgets surged, and a new entity was created to manage NIL deals and corporate partnerships. But Franklin stresses that money alone won’t win games — it’s the coaching staff and players who must deliver on the field. The real test begins now, starting with their latest recruiting class. 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/6ea5dd7f5c6daf73