Virginia Tech vs. Minnesota - January 04, 2025

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Teams

Golden Gophers logo, Golden Gophers 8-5, 1ST 0, 2ND 21, 3RD 0, 4TH 3, TOT 24

Hokies logo, Hokies 6-7, 1ST 7, 2ND 3, 3RD 0, 4TH 0, TOT 10

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10:24[1st & Goal @ VT 10] D.Taylor pass complete. Catch made by E.Spencer for 10 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

0:08J.Love extra point is good.

0:13[2nd & Goal @ MINN 3] C.Schlee rushed for 3 yards. TOUCHDOWN.

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The biggest Virginia Tech football beatdowns of Virginia in the 21st centuryWhen it comes to the Virgina/Virginia Tech football rivalry, well, things haven't been too competitive in the series history. The Cavaliers dominated the series

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Virginia Tech has one area of unknown for Georgia Tech to try to attack in 2026James Franklin's first season at Virginia Tech is going to be one with a difficult schedule. The Hokies will open up with three non-conference games before thin

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Luke Reynolds is already winning over Virginia Tech fans before playing a snapAfter Virginia Tech officially hired James Franklin as their next football coach, replacing former head coach Brent Pry, who is now their current defensive coor

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Kemari Copeland destroys another Virginia Tech record in eye-opening fashionWhen Kemari Copeland hit the Transfer Portal, one school that was after him was Virginia Tech and former coach Brent Pry. When Pry was fired after a Week 3 loss

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CFB writer confirms what ACC fans feared about Virginia Tech hiring James FranklinWhen Virginia Tech hired James Franklin, there were a handful of things they were hoping the former Vanderbilt and Penn State coach would turn around. One of th

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New Virginia Tech AD Brian White makes another big hireVirginia Tech AD Brian White with another big hire.

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James Franklin is tasked with cleaning up one Brent Pry failure at Virginia TechWhen the Virginia Tech football team hired James Franklin, it felt like the first time since Frank Beamer's days that they were heading in the right direction.

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Latest James Franklin motivation at Virginia Tech is what Hokies fans are pleading forIt has been said before, but needs to be said again. When Virginia Tech fired Brent Pry, they needed to nail the next hire, as a one-proud program was quickly f

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Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi explains the strength that Virginia Tech needs to prepare forAfter opening their ACC schedule at Boston College on the last Saturday in September this fall, Virginia Tech will open their ACC home slate on a short week, on

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Virginia Tech football's 3 biggest rivalsWhen it comes to rivals for the Virginia Tech football team, some are no-brainers, and some are ones that you might not think of. Some games Hokies fans used to

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Virginia Tech football: Freshman cornerback named player to watch in 2026Freshman cornerback continues to receive national attention.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech join powerhouse programs for elite 2028 quarterbackMost, if not all, signal callers in the Class of 2027 are committed for next season. As far as Virginia Tech is concerned, the Hokies struck gold in the rising

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Virginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer is hit with new motivation for the 2026 seasonWhen the Transfer Portal opened back in January, there was one major need for new Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin: a quarterback. Last year's starte

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Bill O'Brien hints at one area Virginia Tech can expose Boston College in ACC openerIf there is one good thing about the 2026 Virginia Tech football schedule under James Franklin, it's that the schedule to begin the season is favorable in terms

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Virginia Tech football: Two legendary Hokies named greatest to ever wear respective jersey numbersTwo Hokies make this list, but there is one glaring omission.

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CFB writer said what no ACC fans wanted to hear about Virginia Tech & James Franklin When the Virginia Tech football team takes the field at Lane Stadium on Sept. 5 against VMI to open the James Franklin era in Blacksburg, there are going to som

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Virginia Tech running back sends a clear message about the arrival of James FranklinAfter Virginia Tech fired Brent Pry as their head football coach last fall, one thing was certain: the search committee needed to nail the next hire. After unde

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James Franklin's Virginia Tech comment was spot on according to one CFB writerWhen James Franklin took to the mic on Thursday in Charlotte for Virginia Tech's media availability this week at ACC Media Days, he touched on a lot of subjects

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CFB writer doesn't mince words about one incoming Virginia Tech football freshmanWhen Virginia Tech officially hired James Franklin as their next head football coach, the veteran went right to work in recruiting. There was still about six we

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Virginia Tech football: Kemari Copeland happy to be back with Brent PryKemari Copeland also revealed he’s added some good weight.

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James Franklin drops quote at ACC Media Day that is music to Virginia Tech fans' earsAs soon as it was official that Virginia Tech was hiring James Franklin as their next football coach, the former Penn State coach made some changes over the nex

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Virginia Tech football predicted to have an absurd first season under James FranklinOn Thursday at ACC Media Days, first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin claimed that the Hokies won the offseason. While that seems all well and g

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies ‘won the offseason,’ but now the real work beginsJames Franklin says the Hokies won the offseason, BUT……..

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Kemari Copeland was extremely honest on why he returned to Virginia Tech for 2026After a 3-9 first season at Virginia Tech, it would have been easy for some players to bolt to the Transfer Portal or head to the NFL. One of those players was

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James Franklin just made sure there will be no quiet rebuild at Virginia TechSince being hired at Virginia Tech, nearly everything that James Franklin has said and done has been put under a microscope by not only Virginia Tech fans, but

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5 best Virginia Tech football transfers of the Brent Pry eraIn this day and age of college sports, a lot of the rosters from year-to-year are dependent on the Transfer Portal. That's just the current college sports lands

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ACC's New Championship Game TiebreakerDifferent system put in place after Duke-Miami controversy last year

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ACC implements new football tiebreakers after disastrous scenario last fallAs the ACC football regular season was coming to a close last fall, there was a lot of discussion on who was going to play in the ACC Championship Game in Charl

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Brent Pry’s 3 biggest high school recruiting disappointments at Virginia TechAfter Brent Pry was hired at Virginia Tech to replace Justin Fuente, he knew there were a lot of areas that needed to be addressed. One of them was with recruit

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Virginia Tech is not being overlooked entering 2026 and the ACC is put on noticeACC media days begin on Wednesday in Charlotte, and Virginia Tech, with first-year coach James Franklin, along with three student-athletes, will speak on Thursd

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Virginia Tech continues to join select company in one area under James FranklinAs soon as James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech back in November, one of his first orders of business was getting to work on flipping as many recruits as h

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Virginia Tech football transfers that left through the portal way too soonWhen it comes to the college football Transfer Portal, players come, and players go way too quickly. However, that's the current state of not only college footb

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James Franklin's hate hits all new low before he coaches his first game at Virginia TechOh, boy, here we go again. After being out of the limelight for the last couple of weeks, first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin will be back in

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Ranking the top impact recruit in each Virginia Tech football class this decadeRecruiting has been a struggle since Frank Beamer retired at Virginia Tech. Justin Fuente struggled big time and left his replacement, Brent Pry, to pick up the

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ESPN's FPI is what Virginia Tech fans would sign up under James Franklin in 2026Going into the 2026 college football season, expect the unexpected. Anything is possible, which makes it such a great sport. Who had James Franklin getting fire

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3-star 2027 safety picks SEC school over Virginia Tech in a rare recruiting setbackWhen it comes to recruiting as of late for James Franklin and Virginia Tech, it has been rather quiet after he went on a major heater this spring. From late Apr

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National analyst drops shocking James Franklin prediction for Year 1 at Virginia TechWhen James Franklin was fired at Penn State, one of the many knocks on him was that he wasn't able to win the big game. Nittany Lions fans seem to forget that h

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Virginia Tech fans get another clue that recruiting is different under James FranklinWhen James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, one thing that fans knew would eventually change was the way the Hokies recruited. To say that it was a struggle

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James Franklin is in a no-win situation with Penn State fans long after being firedWhen Penn State fired James Franklin in October, it was a move that was met with approval by Nittany Lions fans. After 12 years in State College, Franklin's ten

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Phil Steele's ACC predictions compound the daunting task ahead of James Franklin in 2026When the ACC released the 2026 football schedules, one thing that stuck out was how tough Virginia Tech's was. We knew the opponents before the dates were annou

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Yahoo is giving Virginia Tech and college football fans more reason for excitement in 2026Virginia Tech football fans want to enjoy the rest of the summer; however, they are also counting down the days until the Hokies return to the football field un

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Virginia Tech football: Where does Ethan Grunkemeyer rank among ACC quarterbacks?Is Ethan Grunkemeyer one of the ACC’s top quarterbacks for 2026?

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5 crucial games that will define James Franklin's first year at Virginia TechIt is less than two months until James Franklin's first season as head coach at Virginia Tech begins on Sept. 5 against VMI at Lane Stadium under the lights. It

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James Franklin vaults up one list before even coaching a game at Virginia TechGoing into the 2026 college football season, there ws very little change when it came to the head coaches. In this day and age of college football, that's rare.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech are quietly impressing an elite 2028 quarterbackRecruiting has been quiet lately for Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin as he prepares for his first season in Blacksburg with the Hokies. Over the las

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Virginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer gets bulletin board material ahead of 2026 seasonWhen James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, he made it known that, despite a new coach coming in, it didn't mean that the current Hokies were going to be se

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EA CFB 27's Toughest Environments 🎮Ranking the iconic video game's hardest places to play ➡️

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Virginia Tech football is bringing back an old-time matchup to kick off the 2027 seasonOver the last few months, there has been some shuffling with the non-conference schedule for the Virginia Tech football team. Some who want to attack James Fran

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James Franklin confessed why he quickly landed back on the sideline at Virginia TechWhenever someone is fired from a job, it hurts. That is the case with most, if not all, coaches who get let go in the middle of the season, which they worked so

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Commanders predicted to bring in play-maker to slot with former Virginia Tech starWe are just a few weeks away from NFL training camps getting underway. As far as some former Virginia Tech players go, they will be some looking to get more pla

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Preseason Top 25 reveals a brutal reality for James Franklin and Virginia TechWe are less than two months from the James Franklin era beginning in Blacksburg when the Virginia Tech football team kicks off the 2026 season against VMI at La

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PFF latest to point out the fruits of James Franklin's labor at Virginia TechWhen it comes to roster turnover for the Virginia Tech football team under James Franklin going into the 2026 season, there have been some big additions made to

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Ranking Virginia Tech football's 2026 home games from easiest to toughestThe James Franklin era in Blacksburg begins in two months, and it has been a long wait since the disaster of 2025 ended for the Virginia Tech football program.

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James Franklin continues to send Virginia Tech down roads with elite companyIt has been said for a while that since James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, watch how quickly recruiting takes off in Blacksburg. If there were any quest

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Virginia Tech football: CBS predicts every Hokies’ game for 2026How many games do you believe the Hokies will win in 2026?

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CBS Sports said what no ACC fans wanted to hear about James Franklin and Virginia Tech in 2026Going into the 2026 season, the first for James Franklin as head coach at Virginia Tech, there are a lot of questions as to just how things will go for the Hoki

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Ranking James Franklin & Virginia Tech football's toughest road environments in 2026 We are two months away from James Franklin's first game as head coach at Virginia Tech. Hired in mid-November to replace his former defensive coordinator, Brent

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James Franklin is already taking Virginia Tech to places fans could only once dream ofWhen Michigan fired Sherrone Moore back in December, that opened the door for the Class of 2026 and 2027 commits to reconsider their commitments in Ann Arbor. W

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Virginia Tech gets surprising news on James Franklin's first schedule in BlacksburgWhen the ACC released the 2026 football schedules with dates back in February, it was an eye-opening one for James Franklin in his first season in Blacksburg. W

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Virginia Tech Football News: Hall of Fame inductee, four-star flip, recruiting heaterAfter going on a serious recruiting heater in May and early June, things quieted down for James Franklin at Virginia Tech. However, he picked up a commitment fr

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James Franklin reveals honest recruiting pitch to Virginia Tech transfer portal recruitsAs expected, when James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, he hit the ground running in terms of building his first roster for the 2026 season. One move that

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ESPN left no doubt over what Virginia Tech fans knew about James Franklin's hiringWhen James Franklin became available after being fired at Penn State, there was little doubt as to who the Virginia Tech search committee was going to target as

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Ex-Virginia Tech star didn't beat around the bush about one James Franklin strengthIf there is one thing that James Franklin has done at Virginia Tech since arriving in November, it's been turning things around. Not only is that going unnotice

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies land in-state defensive athlete Tyson WashingtonAnother big win on the recruiting trail for the Hokies.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech secure a much-needed in-state commitment for 2027 LBRecruiting visits are done for members of the Class of 2027 as the Dead Period begins. Despite the visits ending, that doesn't mean the commits will stop. Howev

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Athlon Sports' surprising ranking should be a reality check for Virginia Tech fansGoing into the 2026 season under James Franklin, there are questions surrounding just how good the Virginia Tech football roster is. After Brent Pry was fired a

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CBS Sports said what most Virginia Tech fans already thought about James Franklin's Year 1 expectationsWhen the Virginia Tech football search committee began looking for the next head coach in Blacksburg to replace Brent Pry, who was fired in September, little di

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Virginia Tech football: 2027 QB Peter Bourque earning major praiseVirginia Tech commit Peter Bourque is climbing up the recruiting rankings for 2027.

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CFB 27's Top 10 by ConferenceHighest-rated players from Big Ten, SEC and ACC 📲

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Shane Beamer is the latest to deal James Franklin and Virginia Tech a recruiting setbackJames Franklin hit the ground running when he was hired in November at Virginia Tech by flipping several of his Class of 2026 commitments from Penn State to the

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CFB 27's Top Defensive Players 💪Leonard Moore and Colin Simmons lead the way in ratings

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One CFB insider said what no fans expected about James Franklin at Virginia TechThe excitement and hype surrounding the Virginia Tech football team in 2026 is real. Why shouldn't it be? James Franklin was hired after being fired at Penn Sta

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FBS Committee Proposes Changes to Transfer PortalFull details on proposal inside 📲

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Kalen DeBoer and Alabama hand James Franklin an unsurprising recruiting setbackThe Dead Period is almost here, and that means things are going to slow down in recruiting with the calendar about to turn to July. That means things are going

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Virginia Tech football: James Franklin, Brent Pry speak on Pry’s unprecedented returnRemaining in Blacksburg was the right thing for Brent Pry and his family.

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Virginia Tech football gets stunning preseason ranking in James Franklin's first seasonAfter James Franklin was fired at Penn State, you could tell that when he made an appearance on ESPN College GameDay, he was itching to get back on the sideline

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James Franklin has one under-the-radar task to address at Virginia Tech in his first season When James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, there were several things that he needed to turn around. He already started with the roster and brought in a new

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Florida State commit doesn't beat around the bush about James Franklin and Virginia TechOver the last month, there have been several visitors in the Class of 2027 to Virginia Tech and other schools as the Dead Period approaches. When it comes to th

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James Franklin looking to flip the recruiting script on Mike Norvell and Florida StateThe busy month of recruiting for June is just about in the books for college football coaches. The Class of 2027 commitments are going to pick up again with som

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Virginia Tech and Wisconsin fans want common sense when new athletic director is hiredIt was announced earlier this year that Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock will be retiring, which puts the full-court press on to find his replacemen

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Virginia Tech football: Ethan Grunkemeyer named one of college football’s top newcomersEveryone is excited about Virginia Tech QB Ethan Grunkemeyer.

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Virginia homer gives unsurprising prediction for the Virginia Tech football teamGoing into the 2026 college football season, there are more questions than answers surrounding the ACC. About the only thing almost everyone can agree on is tha

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Brent Pry doesn't beat around the bush about his awkward situation at Virginia TechBefore the 2025 season began, there was a big target on the back of Brent Pry as head football coach at Virginia Tech. Coming off an extremely disappointing 202

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Virginia Tech football: Where is James Franklin ranked among ACC coaches?James Franklin near the top in these new ACC head coaching rankings.

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CBS Sports finally said what Virginia Tech already thought about James FranklinWhen Penn State fired James Franklin as football coach, he immediately became the top target of every school that had or was planning on having an opening. A mo

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James Franklin & Virginia Tech predicted to pass first true road test in ultimate trap gameGoing into his first season as football coach at Virginia Tech, James Franklin's schedule is one that begins with three non-conference games to kick off the 202

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Breaking NewsCollege sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition (AP)

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James Franklin is catching strays from ACC fans with On3's coaches rankingWe are under three months away from the 2026 college football season beginning. There is a lot of excitement around Virginia Tech going into a new season after

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Virginia Tech's James Franklin faces major obstacles to land 2027 OL over powerhouse programsRecruiting continues to be booming for James Franklin and Virginia Tech after he was able to flip a linebacker, Amarri Irvin, from Notre Dame in the Class of 20

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Teams Celebrate National Mascot Day 🥳Phillies, Colts, Bulls and more share viral tributes on social media 🎥

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College football writer sends a warning shot about Virginia Tech under James FranklinGoing into the 2026 season, there are a lot of unknowns when it comes to the ACC. That's what makes the hiring of James Franklin more interesting by Virginia Te

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Three-star CB Jyden German commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star DT Lemani Fehoko commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star LB Wyatt Wilber commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star DE Roy Price commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star DE Cameron Saunders commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star OL Jamail Sewell commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star WR Jayden Thomas commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star CB Jordan Walley commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star OL Drake Buthe commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star DE Kelsey Rose Jr. commits to the Gophers100% committed

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Three-star OL Dylan Mota commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star DB Maxwell Miles commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star WR Kevin Ferrygood commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Three-star DB Taylor Daniels commits to the GophersNo commitment percentage provided

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies flip LB Amarri Irvin from Notre DameThe Hokies flip Notre Dame commit Amarri Irvin.

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James Franklin fills dire need for Virginia Tech by flipping Notre Dame 2027 commitOver the last week, there were rumors swirling that Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin and defensive coordinator Brent Pry were looking to flip a Notre

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Virginia Tech seems like a long shot to pick up commitment from a 3-star 2027 safetyRecruiting had been booming for Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin and his staff. That was, however, before a weekend of tough results in terms of comm

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Virginia Tech football's next 2027 recruiting target is becoming clear for one reasonThere are some priority recruits that remain uncommitted in the Class of 2027 for first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin and his staff. After go

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Virginia Tech football: 9 Hokies named to Phil Steele’s preseason All-ACC teamSeveral Hokies recognized by Phil Steele in his 2026 college football preview.

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Mike Norvell inflects more pain on James Franklin and Virginia Tech on the recruiting trailIt's hard to believe, but we are halfway through the month of June and the recruiting visits for the Class of 2027 are about to begin to slow down over the next

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech making serious push to flip Notre Dame 2027 commitSaturday was a rough day for Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin in terms of recruiting. He lost out on a pair of recruits, one to Tennessee and another

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2 Virginia Tech offensive transfers get news that should excite Hokies fans in 2026When Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as their next head football coach to replace Brent Pry, you knew immediate change was coming. That ended up being the ca

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Former Virginia Tech legend confirmed what fans suspected about the future in BlacksburgOver the last 10 years, Virginia Tech football fans have been waiting for the excitement that the 2026 season is beginning to build. Sure, two years ago, there

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Sporting News adds bigger chip on James Franklin's shoulder with baffling rankingAfter James Franklin was fired at Penn State after 12 seasons as the Nittany Lions' football coach, college football fans knew it wasn't a matter of if, but whe

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Virginia Tech football: Florida DB Turmarian Moreland commits to HokiesTurmarian Moreland picks the Hokies over Auburn and Georgia.

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James Franklin confirmed what ACC fans feared about Virginia TechAfter Virginia Tech made the decision to fire Brent Pry after a loss at home to Old Dominion last September, it was the second unsuccessful hire since Frank Bea

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James Franklin secures another 2027 commitment over SEC and ACC powerhouse programsIt has been quite the recruiting heater for James Franklin at Virginia Tech over the last couple of months. He has landed commitments on both sides of the ball,

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Laughable preseason ACC football power rankings should serve as fuel for Virginia Tech There are a couple of weeks remaining in the big recruiting cycle before things quiet down in the month of July. After July ends, the month of August means one

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CFB writer gets brutally honest truth about James Franklin's best offseason move at Virginia TechAfter the Virginia Tech search committee ended up hiring James Franklin as the next football coach in Blacksburg, you just knew that some changes were coming. H

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Minnesota Athletic Director Mark Coyle Signs Two Year ExtensionCoyle’s contract now runs through the end of June 2032

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James Franklin's most important recruiting target could make or break Virginia Tech's 2027 classIf there was any doubt, and there shouldn't have been, whether or not Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin could recruit or not, well, there isn't. As ma

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ESPN tabbed one unsurprising Virginia Tech football game as top 5 in the ACC in 2026Virginia Tech hiring James Franklin as their next football coach is a dream for Hokies' fans and a nightmare for the rest of the ACC and college football. A col

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies actually miss out on a recruit and that's OKThe Hokies have been red hot on the recruiting trail. They missed one on Wednesday, but things will be just fine.

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4-star 2027 edge latest to throw shade at James Franklin and Virginia Tech during commitmentSince he was hired at Virginia Tech, James Franklin has hit the ground running the last six months with recruiting, roster building, and building his staff. Aft

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James Franklin flexes recruiting muscle on ACC rivals with latest Virginia Tech commitAfter going on a major recruiting heater on Sunday when he landed three four-star recruits in the Class of 2027, James Franklin had a quiet Monday and Tuesday t

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ESPN analyst said what fans already thought about James Franklin at Virginia TechIt has been over six months since Virginia Tech made the hiring of James Franklin official. After he was fired at Penn State in October, he was the clear target

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Virginia Tech fans are finding out what even the biggest Penn State fans knew about James FranklinSince James Franklin was named head coach at Virginia Tech in November, the Penn State fans have an unhealthy obsession with Franklin. Every move he makes and e

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CBS Sports has ACC fans bracing for disaster with James Franklin at Virginia TechStop me if you've heard this before, but with the Virginia Tech football program, there is a lot of hype surrounding the Hokies going into a new season. If your

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Virginia Tech football: Hokies land commitment from 4-star CB Bryce WoodsBryce Woods is a huge addition to the Hokies' 2027 class.

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Virginia Tech football: In-state 4-star OT Junior Saunders commits to HokiesJunior Saunders makes it three 4-star commitments on Sunday for the Hokies.

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Virginia Tech football: 4-star WR Cam Wade commits to HokiesHokies land 4-star WR Cam Wade.

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James Franklin continues Virginia Tech recruiting heater with stunning hat trickIt was another big weekend in Blacksburg for first-year Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin in terms of recruits on campus. It has been said before and

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech strike big in a move that not many saw comingIt was a very busy weekend in Blacksburg for Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin in terms of recruiting. There were several priority recruits on campus,

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4-star CB Bryce Woods' Virginia Tech commitment shows the star power of James FranklinIf there has been another college football coach on a better heater than James Franklin at Virginia Tech, I'd like to meet him. Since late April, Franklin and h

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Virginia Tech transfer draws more praise as the hype continues to grow for 2026James Franklin and his staff did some serious work through the Transfer Portal when it opened in early January. There were needs on both sides of the ball. A lo

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Prized Virginia Tech transfer draws high praise as expectations continue to riseAfter James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, it wasn't a case of if any players would likely follow him to Blacksburg from Penn State, but how many and who?

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CFB analyst didn't mince words about what James Franklin must accomplish at Virginia TechAfter James Franklin was hired at Virginia Tech, the narrative surrounding the Hokies' football program changed. When Frank Beamer retired, two hires by athleti

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ESPN said what every Virginia Tech fan knows about James Franklin's first season in BlacksburgAs there is going into every single season for college football, there are a lot more questions than answers about a lot of teams. One of those teams this seaso

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Virginia Tech prized QB commit proved that James Franklin has found something specialRecruiting never takes time off. Sure, there are some dead periods that coaches have to deal with, but de-commitments happen nearly year-round, and when they ha

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ESPN fawns over one Virginia Tech football transfer and it's not who fans would expectWhen it comes to roster turnover from year to year, nobody is good at it like James Franklin. He always had a roster that landed some of the top recruits from t

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James Franklin continues to soar Virginia Tech to new heights in one much-needed areaWhen James Franklin was fired at Penn State, it was done for several reasons. If you want to know what they are, just ask a Nittany Lions fan on social media. T

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Virginia Tech football: A great day for the HokiesA busy day for the Hokies, but a great day.

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James Franklin is restoring VT's in-state dominance and Austin Barrett's commitment proves itVirginia Tech football coach James Franklin plucked a commitment from three-star cornerback Austin Barrett, who was originally scheduled to visit Virginia this past weekend and went to Blacksburg instead.

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Elite 11 finals prove that James Franklin found something special for Virginia TechWhen the quarterbacks in the Class of 2027 landed in Los Angeles over the weekend for the Elite 11 Finals, most of them were committed and looking to cement the

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Virginia Tech Football News: Recruiting heater continues on, clueless trollingThe month of May has been a busy one for Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin. A lot of the news has been surrounding the recruiting and the commitments

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James Franklin sends massive statement by landing top recruit from neighboring stateRecruiting can be difficult at times for everyone when it comes to high school players. However, that has not been a problem for James Franklin, whether it was

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Virginia Tech 2027 commit Peter Bourque puts on an eye-opening show at Elite 11 FinalsWhen Peter Bourque de-committed from the University of Michigan in December, it reopened the recruiting for one of the top quarterbacks in the Class of 2027. Be

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Virginia Tech football: WV OL Luke Braham commits to HokiesThe Hokies landed their commitment of the weekend on Saturday night.

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James Franklin and Virginia Tech stuff SEC powerhouses in a locker to land elite TEIt can't be stated enough, James Franklin at Virginia Tech is going to cause nightmares for Virginia coach Tony Elliott and the rest of the ACC. Franklin hasn't