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Virginia Tech

at SMU · Fri Nov 6 · 07:00 PM ET · ESPN

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Full two-deep

Starters

  1. QBEthan Grunkemeyer
  2. RBMarcellous Hawkins Jr.
  3. WRMarlion Jackson
  4. TELuke Reynolds
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Depth Chart· Updated Nov 1, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 17
    88
    Ethan GrunkemeyerRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 22
    79
    Bryce BakerRS FR/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 12
    66
    Kelden RyanRS FR
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Defense starters

  1. LDEAycen Stevens
  2. LDTElhadj Fall
  3. RDTKemari Copeland
  4. RDECortez Harris
  5. WLBKeon Wylie
  6. MLBNoah Chambers
  7. SLBKaleb Spencer
  8. LCBJaquez White
  9. SSTyson Flowers
  10. FSQuentin Reddish
  11. RCBJoshua Clarke
  12. NBIsaiah Brown-Murray
RB
  1. 27
    84
    Marcellous Hawkins Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 16
    74
    Jeffrey Overton Jr.RS FR
  3. 26
    60
    Messiah MickensFR
WR-X
  1. 5
    87
    Marlion JacksonRS SR/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 18
    72
    A.J. BrandRS FR
  3. 7
    72
    Chanz WigginsRS SO

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Next game kickoff time

Virginia Tech Hokies plays SMU away on Fri, Nov 6. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.

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Latest changesThis week

Changed in Week 9

No starter changes recorded on the Virginia Tech depth chart so far in Week 9.

Articles and coaching staff

Coaching Staff

Head CoachJames Franklin1st season
Offensive CoordinatorTy Howle
Defensive CoordinatorBrent Pry
Team stats and game log

Team Stats

8 games · as of Nov 1

Points/G
35.0
Yards/G
424.1
Pass Yds/G
284.4
Rush Yds/G
139.8
TO Margin
-5
3rd Down %
40.00%
Total TD
35
Sacks
27
TFL
60
INT
2
Team analysisProjection, why this rating
Why this rating
WHY #43 IN WS POWER
Results this season-4.9 pts

Lost to California Golden Bears in week 6.

2025 SP+: 12.4

85%

Roster talent: 80th percentile

7%

Recruiting class: #30 national

6%

Returning production: 37%

2%

Base rating is the blend above; −4.9 résumé adjustment from 2026 results. How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

23 adds in two-deep · avg 78 OVR · top add: Q. Brown (WR, 91, from Duke)

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Virginia Tech Hokies transfer portal 2026: who came in, from where

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Virginia Tech Starting Quarterback

Virginia Tech Hokies starting lineup

Virginia Tech starting lineup: QB Ethan Grunkemeyer, RB Marcellous Hawkins Jr., WR-X Marlion Jackson, TE Luke Reynolds. Full two-deep below, updated daily.

Ethan Grunkemeyer is the projected starting quarterback for Virginia Tech as of November 1, 2026. Bryce Baker is listed second.

Virginia Tech also projects Marcellous Hawkins Jr. at running back, Marlion Jackson at wide receiver and Luke Reynolds at tight end.

The full Virginia Tech Hokies two-deep was last updated November 1, 2026. Depth charts are projections and can change week to week with injuries and coaching decisions.

Ethan Grunkemeyer · QBMarcellous Hawkins Jr. · RBMarlion Jackson · WR-XLuke Reynolds · TE
Common questions7 answers

Common questions

Who is Virginia Tech's starting quarterback?
Ethan Grunkemeyer is the projected starting quarterback for Virginia Tech as of November 1, 2026. Bryce Baker is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Virginia Tech?
Marcellous Hawkins Jr. is the projected starter at running back for Virginia Tech, with Jeffrey Overton Jr. listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Virginia Tech?
Marlion Jackson is the projected starter at wide receiver for Virginia Tech, with A.J. Brand listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Virginia Tech?
Luke Reynolds is the projected starter at tight end for Virginia Tech, with Benji Gosnell listed second.
When was the Virginia Tech Hokies depth chart last updated?
The Virginia Tech Hokies depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated November 1, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Virginia Tech's record last season?
Virginia Tech Hokies finished 3-9 (2-6 in ACC play).
When does Virginia Tech Hokies play next?
Virginia Tech Hokies plays SMU away on Fri, Nov 6. The listed kickoff time is 07:00 PM ET.
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Full Virginia Tech roster

Every player on the Virginia Tech Hokies depth chart, by position.

Offense

WR: Marlion Jackson, A.J. Brand, Chanz Wiggins

WR: Ayden Greene, Davion Brown, Jeff Exinor Jr.

WR: Que'Sean Brown, Tyseer Denmark, Keylen Adams

LT: Logan Howland, Buddy Wegdam

LG: Layth Ghannam, Brody Meadows, Gavin Crawford

C: Kyle Altuner, Tommy Ricard

RG: Montavious Cunningham, Michael Troutman III, Benjamin Eziuka, Marlen Bright

RT: Aidan Lynch, Lucas Austin, Justin Bell

TE: Luke Reynolds, Benji Gosnell, Ja'Ricous Hairston, Harrison Saint Germain, Pierce Petersohn

QB: Ethan Grunkemeyer, Bryce Baker, Kelden Ryan, Troy Huhn

RB: Marcellous Hawkins Jr., Jeffrey Overton Jr., Messiah Mickens, Tyler Mason, Darius Taylor

Defense

DE: Aycen Stevens, Mylachi Williams, Javion Hilson, Deric Dandy, Zeke Chinwike

DT: Elhadj Fall, Randy Adirika, Christian Evans, Brett Clatterbaugh, T-Ron Richardson Jr.

DT: Kemari Copeland, Gerard Johnson III, Eric Mensah, Grant Karczewski, Garrett Witherington

DE: Cortez Harris, Samuel Okunlola, Jason Abbey, Sherrod Henderson, Daniel Jennings

WLB: Keon Wylie, Curtis Jones Jr., Terry Wiggins

MLB: Noah Chambers, George Ballance, Mathieu Lamah, John-Patrick Oates

SLB: Kaleb Spencer, Sherrod Covil, Antwone Santiago

CB: Jaquez White, Thomas Williams, Zaevion Cleveland, Josh Jones

SS: Tyson Flowers, Sheldon Robinson, Knahlij Harrell, Tyrell Grant Jr.

FS: Quentin Reddish, DQ Smith, Brennan Johnson

CB: Joshua Clarke, Cam Chadwick Jr., Jahmari DeLoatch, Amauri Polydor

NB: Isaiah Brown-Murray, Kenny Woseley Jr.

RES: Emmett Laws, Takye Heath, Shamarius Peterkin, Luke Stuewe, Justin Terry

Special Teams

PT: Nathan Totten, Luke Jones

PK: John Love, Cole Byrd

KO: Cole Byrd, John Love, Nathan Totten

LS: Christian Epling, Deed Capper

H: Nathan Totten

PR: Que'Sean Brown, Tyseer Denmark, Davion Brown

KR: Jeffrey Overton Jr., Davion Brown, Tyler Mason, Que'Sean Brown