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Virginia Tech · ACCEthan Grunkemeyer Takes Center Role in Virginia Tech’s 2026 Leadership Group
Virginia Tech has chosen six captains for James Franklin’s first season, placing a Penn State transfer among the players representing the Hokies as fall camp closes and the Sept. 5 opener against VMI approaches.
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AUG 23, 2026
AUG 23, 2026
01 · The NewsWhat Happened
Bryan Manning reports that Virginia Tech has selected six captains for the 2026 season, with Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer among the group. Grunkemeyer arrived in Blacksburg ahead of James Franklin’s first season as the Hokies’ coach. Virginia Tech has not named a starting quarterback, and fall camp is nearing its conclusion. The Hokies open the season against VMI on Sept. 5. The captain announcement gives Grunkemeyer a formal leadership role before Virginia Tech settles its quarterback decision.
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