Virginia Tech crushes VMI 73-3 in James Franklin's debut

Ethan Grunkemeyer threw for 224 yards and two touchdowns as the Hokies amassed 619 total yards, blocked two punts and limited the Keydets to 83 yards.
ESPN

Virginia Tech 73-3 VMI (Sep 5, 2026) Final Score - ESPN

Arizona's leading rusher last season, Ismail Mahdi, and third-leading tackler Max Harris are set to play against No. 15 BYU after gaining eligibility through a court hearing, sources told ESPN.

Virginia Tech's Staff Predictions for Week 1 vs. VMI

How does the staff think the Hokies will fare in the first game under head coach James Franklin?

David Teel: Virginia Tech opener with James Franklin was a party and blowout of VMI

Saturday in Blacksburg was an event that bordered on a celebration. A testament to hope. The dawn of new era in Hokie sports, ...

Virginia Tech Confidence Meter: How I Feel About the Hokies' Chances Against VMI

Virginia Tech opens the Franklin era as a 55.5-point favorite over VMI, which is close to a sure thing but not quite one.
Daily Mail

Furious college football coach blasts referees after player's patriotic celebration landed him an 'un-American' penalty

Running back Marcellous Hawkins Jr. rushed for three touchdowns as the Hokies claimed a 73-3 victory over VMI but his ...