Top Story Ethan Grunkemeyer named Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Aug 31, 2026 Aug 31, 2026 Updated 1 hr ago 0 Virginia Tech quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer prepares to deliver a pass during a drill in last week’s practice in Blacksburg. DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save DAMIEN SORDELETT The Roanoke Times BLACKSBURG — Ethan Grunkemeyer spent the 15 spring practices and training camp working like he was Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback. Hokies coach James Franklin and quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien weren’t in a rush to name the starter, and that was evident with the announcement coming early Monday afternoon.kAmuC2?<=:? @A6?65 9:D 7:CDE 82>6\H66< AC6DD 4@?76C6?46 3J 2??@F?4:?8 vCF?<6>6J6C 2D E96 DE2CE:?8 BF2CE6C324< 7@C E96 w@<:6D’ D62D@? @A6?6C 282:?DE '|x 2E fib_ A]>] $2EFC52J :?D:56 {2?6 $E25:F>]k^Am kAm“x H@F=5 D2J x E9:?< 96’D 366? 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