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Notes and Quotes From James Franklin's Oct. 27 Post-Practice Media Availability

Virginia Tech football has reached its first bye week of the 2026 season holding a six-win and two-loss record under head coach James Franklin, with their previous six outings all decided by ten points or fewer. Following consecutive October defeats against Pitt and Cal, the Hokies rebounded by defeating Georgia Tech and securing a close road triumph over Clemson.

During Tuesday's media availability following practice, Franklin praised his squad for displaying toughness and playing cohesive football despite a lack of flawless performances.

To manage player fatigue during the mid-season break, the coaching staff shortened practice lengths from the usual twenty-one periods down to sixteen while adjusting workloads and creating extra repetitions for reserves. The team plans to complete sessions through Wednesday before observing time off ahead of their upcoming matchup against SMU scheduled in Dallas.

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