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Nov 11, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; A Virginia Tech Hokies helmet rest on a table during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Virginia Tech began spring practice today and not only are the Hokies taking the field for the first time under James Franklin, but they appear to be trending f

Nov 11, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; A Virginia Tech Hokies helmet rest on a table during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Virginia Tech began spring practice today and not only are the Hokies taking the field for the first time under James Franklin, but they appear to be trending f

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Virginia Tech football head coach James Franklin spoke to the media on March 16 to discuss spring practice.

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The Hokies are 33 days away from their spring game, which will take place on Saturday, April 18.

Nov 19, 2025; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin speaks during the press conference at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Nov 29, 2025; Piscataway, New Jersey, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) celebrates after a touchdown pass during the first half against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights at SHI Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The most anticipated month of spring football gets underway in Blacksburg next week. The James Franklin era will officially see the Hokies take the field, and

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Nov 19, 2025; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin speaks at the press conference at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Spring football is right around the corner for Virginia Tech and it is the most anticipated spring practice in quite some time. The James Franklin era is going

Jul 24, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry answers questions from the media during ACC Media Days at Hilton Charlotte Uptown. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images

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Spring ball will help answer major questions for Virginia Tech football entering the 2026 season.

Nov 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) throws a ball during warmups before a game against the Michigan State Spartans at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images

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After the 2025 season, a restructure was necessary. Most programs rebuild when transitioning between coaches. James Franklin revamped the Hokies in a manner tha

Dec 27, 2025; Bronx, NY, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) warms up before the 2025 Pinstripe Bowl against the Clemson Tigers at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Virginia Tech transfer quarterback lands in the middle of CBS Sports’ ACC QB rankings ahead of the 2026 season.

Nov 11, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA; A Virginia Tech Hokies helmet rest on a table during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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Nov 19, 2025; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin speaks during the press conference at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Virginia Tech made one of the splashiest hires of the offseason when they landed former Penn State head coach James Franklin to be the new leader of the program

Dec 31, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions tight ends coach Ty Howle against the Boise State Broncos during the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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Ty Howle is the third offensive play caller in as many years for Virginia Tech. That leads to a relatively low bar set for expectations, especially given the pr

Nov 21, 2020; Pittsburgh, Penn.; A helmet inside the Virginia Tech equipment trunk on the sidelines against Pitt.

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The Hokies are making changes to their series with the Flames.

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jeffrey Overton (16) runs in for the touchdown against Miami (FL) Hurricanes defensive back Dylan Day (23) during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-Imagn Images

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Virginia Tech has had a very successful offseason. Does that mean that they are going to have instant success on the field in 2026? No, but the Hokies have put

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Virginia Tech football looks to improve after a dismal 3-9 campaign last year.

Nov 11, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Mass.; A Virginia Tech helmet rests on a table during the first half against Boston College.

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The 6-foot-6, 215-pound prospect has two ACC schools in his final eight, one of which is Virginia Tech.

Nov 19, 2025; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin speaks at the press conference at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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James Franklin was left off Joel Klatt and Josh Pate's top 10 college football coach rankings as he begins his tenure at Virginia Tech.

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies linebacker Noah Chambers (16) tackles Miami (FL) Hurricanes running back Mark Fletcher Jr. (4) during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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The restoration of Hokie football has been plastered across Blacksburg both figuratively and literally. When James Franklin took over operations in November, he

Nov 11, 2023; Chestnut Hill, Mass.; A Virginia Tech helmet rests on a table against Boston College.

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The 6-foot-1, 200-pound quarterback is a top-5 signal-caller in the 2028 class, per 247Sports.

Nov 19, 2025; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Bud Foster, Frank Beamer and James Franklin after the press conference at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Virginia Tech made one of the splashiest hires of the offseason when they landed former Penn State head coach James Franklin to be the new leader of the program

Nov 22, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back Jeffrey Overton (16) runs the ball for a touchdown during the third quarter at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Virginia Tech made one of the splashiest hires of the offseason when they landed former Penn State head coach James Franklin to be the new leader of the program

Nov 19, 2025; Blacksburg, VA, USA; Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin speaks during the press conference at Cassell Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images

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Virginia Tech made one of the splashiest hires of the offseason when they landed former Penn State head coach James Franklin to be the new leader of the program