College football analyst gives Virginia Tech fans a reason to be excited

Joel Klatt, a former college starting quarterback, recently discussed the Virginia Tech Hokies on his popular sports podcast. Klatt believes that James Franklin, the head coach of Virginia Tech, is an ideal fit for the program. Klatt praised Franklin for retaining defensive coordinator Brent Pry and expressed excitement about the projected starting quarterback, Ethan Grunkemeyer.

Klatt highlighted Grunkemeyer's strong performance against Indiana and Penn State, praising his offensive line and his quarterback play. When asked about Grunkemeyer, Klatt mentioned that one of the few defensive coordinators he respects, Bryant Haines from Indiana, had nothing but positive things to say about Grunkemeyer. Haines, a highly respected figure in college football, praised Grunkemeyer's ability to run the ball and his performance under pressure.

Klatt emphasized that a quarterback who commands respect from opposing defenses is a rare find for a college program. With the start of the 2026 college football season less than two weeks away, Hokie fans can look forward to seeing if Grunkemeyer can make an impact on the Virginia Tech Hokies.