Alert VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL Presumed QB1 Grunkemeyer one of six captains for Virginia Tech football DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Aug 26, 2026 Aug 26, 2026 Updated Aug 26, 2026 0 × DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin discusses the process of how the six captains for the 2026 season were determined. Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save BLACKSBURG — Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin hasn’t named a starting quarterback for the Hokies’ Sept. 5 opener against VMI.kAmtE92? vCF?<6>6J6C[ E96 AC6DF>65 DE2CE6C[ =:<6=J E@@< 2 DE6A E@H2C5 4=2:>:?8 E92E C@=6 3J 9@H 9:D E62>>2E6D 2?5 4@249:?8 DE277 G:6H 9:>]k^AmkAmvCF?<6>6J6C H2D @?6 @7 D:I A=2J6CD G@E65 2D 42AE2:?D 7@C E96 FA4@>:?8 D62D@?] k2 9C67lQ9EEADi^^I]4@>^w@<:6Duq^DE2EFD^a_h`ace_affhbefcc_`Q E2C86ElQ03=2?<Qm':C8:?:2 %649 2??@F?465 E96 42AE2:?D @? $2EFC52Jk^2m[ H:E9 vCF?<6>6J6C 36:?8 ;@:?65 3J E:89E 6?5 q6?;: v@D?6==[ D276EJ %JD@? u=@H6CD[ A=246<:4<6C y@9? {@G6 2?5 =:?6324<6CD z2=63 $A6?46C 2?5 v6@C86 q2==2?46]k^Am kAmuC2?<=:? 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D2:5]k^Am Damien Sordelett (540) 981-3124damien.sordelett@roanoke.com 0 Comments Locations Virginia Be the first to know Get local news delivered to your inbox! Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Hokies' Franklin on this season's captains Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin discusses the process of how the six captains for the 2026 season were determined. Recommended for you Watch Now: Related Video 49ers Owner Jed York Arrested in Ohio Prostitution-Related Sting | TMZ Sports Hokies' Franklin on battle to be the No. 3 tailback Hokies' Franklin on battle to be the No. 3 tailback SEC & Big Ten Rule Changes for NFL Drafted Players SEC & Big Ten Rule Changes for NFL Drafted Players Hokies' Franklin on this season's captains Hokies' Franklin on this season's captains
Hokies' Franklin on this season's captains Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin discusses the process of how the six captains for the 2026 season were determined.
