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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.

James Franklin 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.

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.

James Franklin 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.

James Franklin 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 / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 7

FPI Predicts Virginia Tech's Week Two Matchup vs Old Dominion

BLACKSBURG — Off a 73-3 victory over VMI, Virginia Tech football enters its Week 2 clash with Old Dominion on Sept. 12 looking to improve to 2-0. Ahead of the clash, ESPN's Football Power Index has offered a predictor of how the Hokies could perform in their second game of the season when they host the Monarchs.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 7
The Biggest Decision James Franklin Got Right Against VMI

The Biggest Decision James Franklin Got Right Against VMI

Fourth-and-1 at Virginia Tech's 49, two and a half minutes into the James Franklin era. The punt team stayed on the sideline. Marcellous Hawkins Jr. got the yard.

James Franklin News / EssentiallySports / September 6
James Franklin Calls Virginia Tech Penalty 'Un-American' in Blunt Statement

James Franklin Calls Virginia Tech Penalty 'Un-American' in Blunt Statement

Virginia Tech opened the James Franklin era with a thunderous statement, dismantling the VMI Keydets 73-3 at Lane Stadium on Saturday. The Hokies gave their fans plenty of reason to dream big.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 6
Grading Every Virginia Tech Position Group After Week One Win vs. VMI

Grading Every Virginia Tech Position Group After Week One Win vs. VMI

VMI finished Saturday with -4 yards rushing. Virginia Tech finished with 619 total yards and 18 tackles for loss, the most in a Hokies game since at least 1987.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 6
PFF Grades and Snap Counts From Virginia Tech's 73-3 Week 1 Victory Over VMI

PFF Grades and Snap Counts From Virginia Tech's 73-3 Week 1 Victory Over VMI

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech football's opener against VMI resulted in a dominant 73-3 victory where the Hokies led 45-0 at halftime. Here's how every player

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 6
Virginia Tech Stock Report: Three Players Rising After Week 1's 73-3 Victory Over VMI

Virginia Tech Stock Report: Three Players Rising After Week 1's 73-3 Victory Over VMI

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech football is 1-0 in 2026 and in the James Franklin era. Seventy-three points later, the Hokies claimed a uber-dominant 70-point win over VMI at home.

James Franklin News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / September 6
Virginia Tech Postgame Quotes That Matter From James Franklin After Win Over VMI

Virginia Tech Postgame Quotes That Matter From James Franklin After Win Over VMI

BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech football got the James Franklin era underway Saturday with a 73-3 victory against VMI at Lane Stadium. After the game, Franklin touched on the 70-point win.

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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