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Can James Franklin sustain Virginia Tech's early momentum?

Franklin's strong debut and recruiting success have set high expectations for the program.

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  1. Virginia Tech news: James Franklin blasts 'un-American' flag thrownYahoo Sports · Sep 6
  2. Hawkins, Overton carry Virginia Tech over VMI 73-3 in Franklin debutwtvr.com · Sep 6
  3. James Franklin questions ‘un-American’ flag on Hokies RB for high-fiving Corps of Cadet membersaturdaydownsouth.com · Sep 6
  4. Virginia Tech opens as a heavy favorite over Old Dominion in a huge revenge gameFighting Gobbler · Sep 6
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  1. 3 takeaways from James Franklin’s debut win at Virginia TechRoanoke Times · Sep 6
  2. James Franklin voices his displeasure over one penalty Virginia Tech was slapped with against VMIFighting Gobbler · Sep 6
  3. Hokies hammer VMI to begin James Franklin eraCollegiate Times · Sep 6
  4. James Franklin questions 'un-American' Virginia Tech penalty for high-fiving military cadets after touchdown | OutKickFox News · Sep 6
  5. Virginia Tech fall sports roundupcollegiatetimes.com · Sep 6
  6. James Franklin calls out 'un-American' Virginia Tech penalty for high-fiving member of militaryOn3 · Sep 6

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