Virginia Tech hosts VMI for 2026 season opener at Lane Stadium
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Sep 4, 2026, 10:24 PM
Last updated Sep 4, 2026
The Virginia Tech Hokies open their 2026 football season against VMI at Lane Stadium on Sept. 5. Kickoff for the event, which is the school's annual Orange Effect game, is set for 7:30 p.m. to a sold-out crowd. The game serves as the head coaching debut for James Franklin at Virginia Tech. This matchup is the 80th meeting between the two programs and the first time the teams have played since 1984. Historically known as the Military Classic of the South, the series between the two universities dates back to 1894. The game highlights the shared military traditions of the two institutions after a long hiatus in their head-to-head series.
- •Virginia Tech hosts VMI on Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m.
- •The game is sold out at Lane Stadium.
- •James Franklin makes his debut as Virginia Tech head coach.
- •The schools are meeting for the 80th time in their history.
- •The series between the two programs has been dormant since 1984.
- 10:24 PMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech Hokies vs. VMI Keydets: News and Predictions
- 6:54 AMYahoo Sports — VMI prepares to play Virginia Tech on Saturday
- 6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech Hokies prepare for season opener against VMI
"BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Tech Hokies open the 2026 season against VMI on Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m., welcoming a sold-out crowd to Lane Stadium for their annual Orange Effect game. It is the debut of James Franklin as Virginia Tech head football coach. The matchup between the Hokies and the Keydets on Sept. 5 marks […]
"LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – Facing Virginia Tech for the first time since 1984, the VMI football team will renew the all-time series with the Hokies after a 42-year hiatus.VMI looks to bounce back from last week’s 38-10 loss to Idaho State in Pocatello, Idaho. The Keydets trailed just 10-0 at halftime, but the Bengals pulled […]
"Bryan and John are set for a bit of program news, and predictions for the 2026 Season Opener against old rivals the Virginia Military Institute.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 10:24 PMVirginia Tech Hokies vs. VMI Keydets: News and Predictions
Bryan and John are set for a bit of program news, and predictions for the 2026 Season Opener against old rivals the Virginia Military Institute.
- Yahoo SportsSep 4, 2026, 6:54 AMVMI prepares to play Virginia Tech on Saturday
LEXINGTON, Va. (WFXR) – Facing Virginia Tech for the first time since 1984, the VMI football team will renew the all-time series with the Hokies after a 42-year hiatus.VMI looks to bounce back from last week’s 38-10 loss to Idaho State in Pocatello, Idaho. The Keydets trailed just 10-0 at halftime, but the Bengals pulled […]
- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 6:01 AMVirginia Tech Hokies prepare for season opener against VMI
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WFXR) — The Virginia Tech Hokies open the 2026 season against VMI on Sept. 5 at 7:30 p.m., welcoming a sold-out crowd to Lane Stadium for their annual Orange Effect game. It is the debut of James Franklin as Virginia Tech head football coach. The matchup between the Hokies and the Keydets on Sept. 5 marks […]
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