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Virginia Tech football prepares for Old Dominion

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Virginia Tech ~~defeats VMI 73-3 in James Franklin debut~~ football prepares for Old Dominion

Virginia Tech football launched the James Franklin era with a dominant 73-3 victory over VMI at Lane Stadium, marking the program’s largest margin of victory since 1922. The offense totaled 619 yards, led by quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer, who completed 17 of 20 passes for 224 yards and two touchdowns. The ground game featured Marcellous Hawkins Jr., who scored three rushing touchdowns, and Jeffrey Overton Jr., who recorded 104 rushing yards and two scores. Transfer Que’Sean Brown also contributed significantly with 106 receiving yards and a 51-yard touchdown. Defensively, the unit set a program record with 18 tackles for loss, holding VMI to 83 total yards. ~~Special teams also contributed by blocking two punts, one of which was recovered for~~ Key defensive performances included George Ballance with six tackles, while Cortez Harris and Aceyn Stevens each recorded a ~~touchdown.~~ sack. Despite the blowout, head coach James Franklin expressed dissatisfaction with the team’s discipline, noting that 11 penalties resulted in 93 yards. This followed a post-game discussion regarding NCAA rules after a player was penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct for high-fiving members of the VMI Corps of Cadets. ~~Franklin has since shifted the team’s focus~~ Virginia Tech now prepares to ~~their upcoming matchup against~~ host Old ~~Dominion. He~~ Dominion at Lane Stadium, seeking a 2-0 start to the season. The Hokies aim to avenge a 45-26 loss to the Monarchs from the previous season. Franklin has noted the professional history between himself and Old Dominion head coach Ricky Rahne, who previously worked under Franklin at Kansas State and Vanderbilt.

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