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Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 10

What Can James Franklin's Record Against In-State Foes Tell Us About Saturday's Game?

James Franklin is gearing up for his 15th matchup as a program's head coach against opponents within the state lines, contests that have usually swung in Franklin's favor, with an 11-3 record following the victory over VMI.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 10
Three Biggest Questions for Virginia Tech Football Ahead of Saturday's Game

Three Biggest Questions for Virginia Tech Football Ahead of Saturday's Game

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech produced a nearly perfect performance for the opening act of the James Franklin era. The Hokies dismantled VMI 73-3, accumulating 619 yards of offense while holding the Keydets below 100.

James Franklin News / EasySportz / September 10
James Franklin Looks to Continue Virginia Tech’s Strong Start

James Franklin Looks to Continue Virginia Tech’s Strong Start

Virginia Tech is back at Lane Stadium this weekend, and the Hokies will be looking to build on one of the most dominant performances of the opening week.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 10

Virginia Tech Men's Basketball's Opponents Revealed for 2026 Charleston Classic

Virginia Tech men's basketball's opponents for the 2026 Charleston Classic have been announced. The Hokies will play Northwestern on Friday, Nov. 20, at 3 p.m.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 9

Notes and Quotes From James Franklin's Sept. 9th Post-Practice Media Availability

BLACKSBURG — Three days from now, Virginia Tech football will embark on its second game of the 2026 campaign when it hosts Old Dominion at home. Today, Hokies head coach James Franklin was open for questions after five media-available practice segments.

James Franklin News / College Football News / September 9
Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Prediction: James Franklin's First Big Test

Virginia Tech vs Old Dominion Prediction: James Franklin's First Big Test

Well that went well. Virginia Tech started the James Franklin era by hammering VMU 73-3 – and it could’ve been even worse. Everything clicked, everything looked tuned up, and now it’s time to take a step up in class.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 9
Virginia Tech hosts ODU, former James Franklin assistant

Virginia Tech hosts ODU, former James Franklin assistant

James Franklin coaches against a former assistant for the first time in his 16-year coaching career when Virginia Tech (1-0) hosts Ricky Rahne's Old Dominion (1-0) on Saturday afternoon in Blacksburg, Va.

Ethan Grunkemeyer News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 9
What Improvements Does Ethan Grunkemeyer Need To Make From Week One to Week Two?

What Improvements Does Ethan Grunkemeyer Need To Make From Week One to Week Two?

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw three incomplete passes Saturday night. Two of them were the throws Virginia Tech actually needs him to make. Everything else read like a quarterback conversation ending.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 9
Could Virginia Tech Make Any Depth Changes for Week 2?

Could Virginia Tech Make Any Depth Changes for Week 2?

BLACKSBURG — The depth chart is one of the most intriguing things about any college football team. It's not just a question of who's the starters, but also who filters in behind and will still play a significant role on the team.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 8

Virginia Tech Named As PFF's Top Overall Team For Week 1

BLACKSBURG — Pro Football Focus graded Virginia Tech football's 73-3 season-opening win over VMI Sept. 5 as its highest-grading team performance from Week 1 of the college football season.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 8

SP+ Projects Virginia Tech-Old Dominion Final Score

BLACKSBURG — A year ago, Virginia Tech's 45-26 loss to Old Dominion — one that dropped it to 0-3 — preceded a tidal wave of change that led to the firing

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 8
Bowl Projections For Virginia Tech Football After Week 1

Bowl Projections For Virginia Tech Football After Week 1

Four national bowl projections have Virginia Tech in four different bowl games: San Diego, Annapolis, El Paso, and Charlotte. That spread isn't confusion.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 7

'We've Got To Go Out And Execute': James Franklin Reflects on Quarterbacks, Backup Competition

BLACKSBURG — Quarterbacks are, in many ways, the lifeblood of an offense. They dictate its rhythm, distribute the ball and are often tasked with making the decisions that separate a successful drive from a stalled one.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 7

Five Notes From Virginia Tech Head Coach James Franklin's Sept. 7 Press Conference

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech football held its weekly press conference Monday afternoon ahead of its Week 2 game against Old Dominion, a squad that thrashed the Hokies 45-26 last year at Lane Stadium.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 31
Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 31
Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / August 31

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