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- Quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer completed 69.1% of his passes for 1,339 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions after taking over at Penn State, and Virginia Tech expects his accuracy and decision-making to lift the entire offense after a full offseason as the starter. - Marcellous Hawkins returns after averaging more than six yards per carry and forcing 44 missed tackles, while healthier backup Jeff Overton Jr. gives the projected run-heavy offense an explosive second option. - Luke Reynolds is expected to be a focal point at tight end as a receiving, red-zone and blocking threat, with the potential to lead Virginia Tech in receiving. - Transfer Justin Terry and returning center Kyle Altuner are the offensive line's two clearest answers, while Logan Howland's difficult injury return, Johnny Garrett's injury and Aidan Lynch's move to right tackle leave depth as a major concern. - Virginia Tech's move to a traditional 4-3 should better fit interior anchor Kemari Copeland and newly elevated starting edge Aycen Stevens, who emerged from fall camp atop a crowded defensive-end rotation.

- Limited fall-practice observations indicated Ethan Grunkmeyer was ahead of Josh Clark in Virginia Tech's quarterback competition, although the staff had not declared a starter. - Clark remained in the starting-quarterback race after a spring injury that Brent Pry said likely prevented him from starting for Virginia Tech last season. - Luke Stewie continued earning first-group receiver work after emerging in the spring and reinforced his case with a strong in-breaking route and a contested red-zone catch.

- Converted quarterback AJ Brandt has played wide receiver for only six months, leaving him behind Virginia Tech's more experienced receivers and making an immediate conventional role less likely. - Virginia Tech can use the early games against VMI and Old Dominion to evaluate the back of its receiver rotation, with poor performances likely to narrow snaps quickly for the fourth through sixth options.

- Virginia Tech's most significant offensive-line battle was between Justin Terry and Logan Hallen at left tackle; Terry gained spring reps while Hallen missed the entire spring. - The staff feels strong about center and guard depth and better about tackle after camp, with Hallen, Montevius Cunningham and Laystanum providing a more versatile rotation.

- Bryce Baker has gained ground in Virginia Tech's backup-quarterback competition, though Troy Huhn remains capable of forcing an OR designation on the depth chart. - Virginia Tech expects to rotate a deep running-back room enough to keep the primary options fresh. - Cornerback is viewed as one of the defense's deepest and most experienced positions, with enough versatility to cover both outside and nickel roles. - East Carolina transfer Isaiah Brown-Murray supplies veteran experience, while Dequez White has looked like one of the Hokies' highest-impact portal additions.

- Offense: Inside The Numbers: Offensive Production, And Homegrown Programs We examine Virginia Tech football's offensive production and compare the #Hokies to other ACC rosters.

- Your daily destination for fall camp coverage as Virginia Tech begins the James Franklin era A new era has arrived in Blacksburg, and every rep matters. - As James Franklin and the Hokies take the practice fields to begin preparations for the 2026 season, Hokie Tracks will bring fans inside fall camp with daily coverage from the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility and beyond. - From position battles and emerging playmakers...

- RB/WR: James Franklin details the #Hokies' captain selection process, a RB battle brewing at the No.

- Pick/market: TSL Audio: Andy Bitter on the Fast Lane, 8-17-2026 https:// techsideline.com/article/2026/0 8/19/tsl-audio-andy-bitter-on-the-fast-lane-8-17-2026 … Tech Sideline Senior Staff Writer @AndyBitterVT joined @FastLaneEdLane Monday, August 17 to discuss: - Why we're getting closer to a starting...

- OL: Ty Howle called it "the most depth we've had on the offensive line." @dylantefft latest: https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26115/virginia-tech-finally-has-offensive-line-depth-now-it-needs … #Hokies

- RB: Marcellous Hawkins has been named to the @DoakWalkerAward Watch List!

- OL: 2026 Virginia Tech Football Weights: OL Gains Size, DTs Tighten Up If this seems like Tech's biggest offensive line they've had in awhile, it's because it is.

- Pick/market: Time to review the running back room for the 2026 Hokies.

- Intel: The latest from #Hokies camp from @dylantefft : https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26102/hokies-wanted-more-depth-receiver-and-they-might-have-it …

- Injury: #Hokies Practice Report: Quentin Reddish Eager To Pick Up Where He Left Off Pre-Shoulder Surgery On Reddish, WR Marlion Jackson, the LB outlook and more from Thursday's workout from @AndyBitterVT

- Intel: "The Hokies Wanted More Than Depth at Receiver, and They Might Have It" #Hokies by @dylantefft https:// thekeyplay.com/virginia-tech- football/2026/08/26102/hokies-wanted-more-depth-receiver-and-they-might-have-it … via @thekeyplay

- QB: This & more from our exclusive interview with #Hokies QB Ethan Grunkemeyer in the article below!

- BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech football Head Coach James Franklin took to the lectern Sunday afternoon to meet with the media as his football program heads into the heart of Fall Camp. - The Hokies hit the practice field for the first time this past Wednesday to begin preparations for the upcoming 2026 campaign that begins with a September 5 meeting with VMI in Lane Stadium in primetime.

- Transfer earns preseason recognition for nation's top tight end honor BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech tight end Luke Reynolds has been named to the preseason watch list for the John Mackey Award, recognizing the nation's most outstanding tight end.

- Pick/market: TSL Audio: David Cunningham on The Fast Lane, 8-3-2026 https:// techsideline.com/article/2026/0 8/04/tsl-audio-david-cunningham-on-the-fast-lane-8-3-2026 … Tech Sideline Managing Editor @therealdcunna joined @FastLaneEdLane on Monday, August 3 to discuss: - Why the OL & DL battles (not...

- Offense: 5 offensive players to watch for the #Hokies in fall camp

- RB: While the running back room looks to be a strength for the #Hokies this season, there are still some lingering questions.