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Three Players to Watch on Virginia Tech's Defense vs. VMI

VMI threw for 11 yards last week. Not 11 completions. Eleven yards, on 9 attempts, in a 38-10 loss at Idaho State. So throw out the usual season-opener checklist for a defense.

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Three Biggest Points To Watch For Virginia Tech Ahead Of Week 1 Against VMI

Virginia Tech will officially begin the James Franklin era on Saturday night when the Hokies welcome VMI to Lane Stadium, ending an offseason that brought sweeping changes to nearly every corner of the program.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 2

Five Most Important Notes From James Franklin's Sept. 2 Media Availability

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Just over three days separate Virginia Tech football from its season opener against VMI on Sept. 5. On Wednesday afternoon, head coach James Franklin spoke to the media following practice.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 2

Ten Things to Know Before Virginia Tech's Season Opener vs. VMI

The last time Virginia Tech played VMI, Bruce Smith was a senior, and the two schools met in the Oyster Bowl in Norfolk. Saturday night closes a 42-year gap and opens the James Franklin era.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 2

Virginia Tech Women's Basketball Announces 2026-27 ACC Schedule

Virginia Tech women's basketball's ACC schedule for the 2026-27 season was publicized Wednesday afternoon, finalizing the full slate for the Hokies' upcoming campaign.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 2

What Does FPI Project For Virginia Tech Against VMI On Sept. 5?

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Three days now separate Virginia Tech from its season opener against VMI on Sept. 5. Ahead of the clash, ESPN's Football Power Index has offered a predictive metric as to how it projects the Hokies to do in Week 1 against the Keydets.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 2

Projecting Virginia Tech Football's Depth Chart For Week 1 vs. VMI

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech's first depth chart of the James Franklin era won't officially arrive before Saturday's season opener against VMI, leaving a few questions about how the Hokies will line up for Week 1.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 2

Every Virginia Tech Player That Made an NFL 53-Man Roster

The NFL season is quickly approaching, and the first regular-season games are kicking off next Wednesday. Teams were required to trim their rosters down to 53 on Monday to prepare for the upcoming season.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 1

Virginia Tech Unveils Uniform Combination for Week 1 vs. VMI

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Four days separate Virginia Tech football from its season opener against VMI on Sept. 5, and ahead of the clash, it's revealed its uniform combination (except its helmet) for Game 1 against the Keydets.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 1

Five Things We Hope to Learn About Virginia Tech in Season Opener vs. VMI

SP+ projects Virginia Tech to beat VMI 68-0 on Saturday and gives the Hokies a 100% win probability. The Keydets rank 376th among every school Bill Connelly rates across all divisions.

College Football News / TWSN / August 31

James Franklin Has Found the Quarterback to Revive Virginia Tech

As James Franklin gets set to enter his first season taking over as Virginia Tech‘s head coach, he made the big decision of finally naming the quarterback he believes can lead the team back to being contenders.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 31

Five Most Important Things From James Franklin's Aug. 31 Press Conference

BLACKSBURG, Va. — It's game week for Virginia Tech football. Head coach James Franklin hosted his weekly media press conference today five days ahead of the Hokies' season opener against VMI.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 31

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Virginia Tech Declares Ethan Grunkemeyer The Starting Quarterback For Season Opener Against VMI

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech football has declared its starter ahead of its Week 1 clash with VMI (Sept. 5, 7:30 p.m. ET, ACC Network). It's Ethan Grunkemeyer,

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 31

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Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 31

Watch: Virginia Tech vs. William & Mary Match Highlights | 2026 ACC Women's Soccer

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 31

Three Biggest Storylines for Virginia Tech's Week One Game vs. VMI

James Franklin hasn't coached a football game since Penn State fired him last October. He gets one on Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m. under the lights at Lane Stadium against a VMI team that Virginia Tech hasn't played since 1984.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 31

Watch: Coppin St. vs. Virginia Tech Match Highlights | 2026 ACC Volleyball

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / August 23

Virginia Tech HC James Franklin has a chance to silence his biggest critics

When Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as its head coach late last year, skepticism carried over from his time at Penn State, and there was additional friction during the hiring process.

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