Virginia Tech enters its fifth game of the 2026 season at 4-0 under first-year head coach James Franklin, who added 27 transfers including a dozen from Penn State to bolster the roster. The Hokies have averaged over 43 points per game while allowing just 16, powered by quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer’s efficient passing and running back Jeffrey Overton Jr.’s breakout performances, including a 209-yard effort in the rain at Boston College. The immediate test comes Friday against undefeated Pittsburgh at Lane Stadium, followed by road games at California and Clemson plus matchups with SMU and Miami. Preseason win totals sat near 7.5; the fast start and improved talent have shifted trader focus toward the over, though the ACC schedule’s back half presents clear obstacles to reaching double-digit victories.