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Hokies Building Something Special | Virginia Tech Hokie Football News
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- Jul 20, 2026
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Summary
Virginia Tech’s football team is rewriting the odds—despite sportsbooks pegging them for just six and a half wins, the Hokies are quietly assembling a roster that’s leaps ahead of last year’s three-and-nine collapse. Coach Franklin’s offseason moves have landed elite transfers like QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, WR QueSean Brown, and five-star TE Luke Reynolds, pushing national rankings from 27th to as high as 7th. The offense is poised to explode: Grunkemeyer’s proven passing ability forces defenses to respect the air, opening lanes for Marcellous Hawkins’ punishing run game. Franklin’s track record of developing NFL-caliber edge rushers and turning recruits into stars adds credibility to this rebuild. This isn’t a fluke—it’s a deliberate, high-stakes investment in building something special. The betting lines don’t know what’s coming. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/690f8302303a029b