Virginia Tech receives $75 million donation for athletic program
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:19 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Virginia Tech has announced a $75 million donation from an anonymous fourth-generation Hokie family, benefiting the athletic department. James Franklin, the school's new head football coach, believes the funds will help enhance the football program's competitiveness. Athletic director Whit Babcock, who will retire soon, is integral to determining how these funds will be utilized. Franklin emphasized the need for a new athletic director who prioritizes football to improve program success.
- •Virginia Tech received a $75 million donation for athletics.
- •James Franklin expects the funds to build a stronger football program.
- •Whit Babcock is retiring, affecting future athletic leadership.
- •Franklin seeks a bold athletic director focused on football.
- •Investment in football aims for College Football Playoff contention.
- 4:19 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech, James Franklin Get $75 Million Donor Boost
"Virginia Tech is set to receive a $75 million donation, and James Franklin's football program stands to benefit from it.
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