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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.

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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.

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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

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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 / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 31

SP+ Projects Final Score For Virginia Tech's Week One Matchup vs VMI

BLACKSBURG, Va. — After an eventful winter, spring and summer, we have now finally reached game week for Virginia Tech football ahead of the 2026 season — James Franklin's first as the head whistle.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 30

Opening Odds for Week 1 Place Virginia Tech As Gargantuan Favorites Over VMI

Virginia Tech football will open the first week of the 2026 season as gargantuan favorites over VMI. FanDuel listed the Hokies as 51.5-point favorites ahead of the Sept.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / August 30

Three Reasons Virginia Tech Can Reach the ACC Championship Game and Three Reasons it Won't

Virginia Tech was picked eighth in the ACC preseason media poll, trailing Virginia at No. 6 and NC State at No. 7. In a 17-team conference where only the top two teams advance to Charlotte, the Hokies will have to significantly outperform those preseason expectations to make a run at the ACC Championship.