James Franklin places blame for Virginia Tech's shameful primetime loss to SMU
Fighting Gobbler • • sports
Key Points:
- Virginia Tech suffered a heavy 51-28 loss to SMU in a crucial ACC matchup, dropping their record to 6-3 overall and 3-3 in conference play.
- The Hokies struggled in all phases of the game, with SMU dominating offensively, gaining 569 total yards and scoring early to set the tone.
- Head coach James Franklin took full responsibility for the team's poor performance, acknowledging that Virginia Tech did not meet expectations.
- Despite the setback, Virginia Tech still has three regular-season games remaining and a chance to reach eight wins, but they must improve significantly before facing Stanford, Miami, and Virginia.
- The loss highlighted the gap between Virginia Tech and SMU, signaling the need for adjustments as the Hokies prepare to host Stanford next Saturday.
