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Hokies Under Franklin: New Era Dawns vs. VMI
6 Sep
Summary
- James Franklin begins his tenure as Virginia Tech coach.
- Ethan Grunkemeyer, a Penn State transfer, is the starting QB.
- The Hokies face VMI in a rivalry game not played since 1984.
The James Franklin era commences for the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday night with a home game against the VMI Keydets. This marks the beginning of a new chapter for the team following a 3-9 record in 2025.
Franklin, who was fired midseason from Penn State, has brought former Hokies coach Brent Pry back to lead the defense. He has also named Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer as the starting quarterback, who previously played for the Nittany Lions after an injury to Drew Allar.
VMI, now under the leadership of new coach Ashley Ingram, is seeking its first win of the season after a significant road loss to Idaho State. The Keydets' offense showed some promise in the fourth quarter of that game.
This contest revives a historic rivalry between Virginia Tech and VMI, with the Hokies holding a commanding lead in their all-time series. This game is a highly anticipated event for college football fans.
