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Virginia Tech hosts VMI for 2026 season opener at Lane Stadium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 6:01 AM

Last updated Sep 2, 2026

Virginia Tech hosts VMI for 2026 season opener at Lane Stadium

Summary

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.

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Key Details

•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.

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6:01 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech Hokies prepare for season opener against VMI

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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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