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The Big Fish
Ladies and gentlemen, he got him. Ethan Grunkemeyer officially committed to Virginia Tech on Wednesday, giving James Franklin his biggest catch in this month's transfer portal haul. Make no mistake about it — Grunkemeyer is the od…
Virginia Tech's Offensive Coaching Staff is Set, but Did the ACC Scre…
James Franklin is filling out his coaching staff at Virginia Tech while the ACC makes his job much tougher in Year 1. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podcasts...
Dance With the One That Brought You
For most of James Franklin's highly successful coaching career, one man has followed him on his journey. That man is Brent Pry. Franklin's success as a head coach paralleled Pry's success as a defensive coordinator. Franklin hired Pry, the son of …
Brent Pry Returning to Virginia Tech? Did the CFP Committee Get it Ri…
As it turns out, Brent Pry isn't going anywhere except a couple of doors down the hall. Also, the 2025 College Football Playoff bracket is set, and Notre Dame is throwing a fit about it. ______________________________ Rate, R...
Virginia Tech Closes Strong in James Franklin's First Recruiting Class
James Franklin has worked a lot of magic in recent weeks, overhauling Virginia Tech's Class of 2026 with high-potential prospects. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get ...
Virginia Tech Loses to UVA, Wins on the Recruiting Trail
The Hokies' 2025 season could not end fast enough. A debilitating defeat at the hands of the Cavaliers brought Virginia Tech's nightmare season to a close. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie H...
Battle for the Commonwealth Cup: Virginia Tech Looking to Spoil UVA's…
Virginia Tech's season ended a long time ago, but the Hokies can still play spoiler this Saturday against little brother. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you get your podc...
Virginia Tech Runs Wild in Loss to Miami While James Franklin Recruits
The Hokies' rushing offense wasn't enough to get the win on Senior Day, but it looks like James Franklin made the most of the weekend. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hangover wherever you ...
That's What Good Football Looks Like
Virginia Tech hasn't played good football in quite sometime. Even when the Hokies have won this season, it hasn't been pretty. In case Hokies fans forgot what good football looked like, they caught a glimpse of it from Miami on Saturday inside Lane…
Virginia Tech Releases James Franklin's Contract Details
The devil is always in the details. In this case, however, there is no devil. Virginia Tech shared the details of James Franklin's five-year contract on Friday, giving fans and media alike insight into Franklin's deal to coach the Hokies. And for f…
The James Franklin Era Begins at Virginia Tech
James Franklin introduced himself to Hokie Nation this week, giving fans a look at what they can expect from a revamped Virginia Tech football program. ______________________________ Rate, Review, and Subscribe to Hokie Hango...
Five Takeaways From James Franklin's Introductory News Conference
James Franklin was officially introduced as Virginia Tech's new football coach on Wednesday in front of a sizable crowd inside Cassell Coliseum. Franklin, along with Virginia Tech Rector John Rocovich, President Tim Sands, and Athletic Director Whit…