Ethan Grunkemeyer named starting QB for Virginia Tech under James Franklin
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 12:00 PM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Ethan Grunkemeyer has been named the starting quarterback for Virginia Tech by head coach James Franklin. Grunkemeyer, formerly a backup at Penn State, stepped into a starting role last season after an injury to Drew Allar. He concluded the previous season with eight touchdowns and four interceptions. Virginia Tech faces a challenging schedule with matchups against Iowa, Ohio State, and Indiana ahead. Grunkemeyer aims to build on his four-game winning streak as he transitions to this new position.
- •Ethan Grunkemeyer played previously under James Franklin at Penn State.
- •He started the last four games of the 2025 season.
- •Grunkemeyer finished with eight touchdowns and four interceptions last season.
- •Virginia Tech's first three games are against Iowa, Ohio State, and Indiana.
- •Grunkemeyer is bringing a four-game winning streak to Virginia Tech.
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"Va. Tech HC James Franklin has a familiar face at QB in Ethan Grunkemeyer, his former backup at Penn State
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