Virginia Tech has a lot of new faces on the 2026 team, from the coaching staff to the roster and everything in between. There are a lot of new expectations for this team, but there are lots of questions as well, including at quarterback, where there is an ongoing battle right now between a number of players, including Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer. Nothing like experience Nov 15, 2025; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Penn State quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer (17) runs for a first down in the fourth quarter against Michigan State at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images | Brendan Mullin-Imagn Images Whenever he made the move to Virginia Tech, Grunkemeyer was seen as the heavy favorite to start for the Hokies. It was not only his prior connection to James Franklin and Penn State that made him seem like the obvious choice, but also because he played in actual games and got reps, unlike UNC transfer Bryce Baker and true freshman Troy Huhn.…