With classes now concluded in Blacksburg, we're under four months away from the start of the 2026 season for Virginia Tech , the first under new head coach James Franklin. The Hokies kick off the season on Saturday, Sept. 5 Here are five things we could learn about Virginia Tech after a month of the season, which encompasses five games: VMI (Sept. 5), Old Dominion (Sept. 12), Maryland (Sept. 19), Boston College (Sept. 26) and Pitt (Oct. 2): Lane….we missed you 🤝 #VTSpringGame pic.twitter.com/iD9tiurx8J — Virginia Tech Football (@HokiesFB) April 21, 2026 No. 1: How does Ethan Grunkemeyer acclimate to Virginia Tech? While there won't be a full sample size, Grunkemeyer will be up to 12 starts at the collegiate level, assuming that he starts each of the first five games of the season as is expected. Last year, he threw for 1,339 yards, eight touchdowns and four interceptions, but he got stronger as the year went on. In the final four games, Grunkemeyer threw six touchdowns and no interceptions. No.…