James Franklin aims to revive Virginia Tech football in 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 7, 2026, 8:32 AM
Last updated Jul 7, 2026
Virginia Tech has appointed James Franklin as head coach, looking to reverse a trend of poor performance. The Hokies finished the 2025 season with a 3-9 record and have only one winning season in the last six years. Franklin, previously with Penn State, is expected to bring an immediate turnaround, backed by new offensive talent, including transfer quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer. The team's upcoming schedule is critical in demonstrating this potential improvement, with the season set to begin soon.
- •Virginia Tech finished the 2025 season at 3-9.
- •James Franklin is in his first year as head coach.
- •Key player includes transfer quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer.
- •The Hokies will rely on a strengthened offensive lineup this season.
- •The team's performance could influence recruiting and conference standings.
- 8:32 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech Football Preview 2026: Can James Franklin Fix the Hokies?
"After years of struggling, Virginia Tech got itself a whale of a head coach, and now James Franklin is about to turn everything around.
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