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Virginia Tech backup QB battle still on after Baker's debut

Baker’s touchdown pass showed progress, but Virginia Tech coaches said the backup quarterback race is still undecided.

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Bryce Baker's strong college debut wasn’t enough for James Franklin to pencil Baker in as Virginia Tech's No. 2 quarterback behind Ethan Grunkemeyer.

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Virginia Tech backup QB battle still on after Baker's debut

Bryce Baker's strong college debut wasn’t enough for James Franklin to pencil Baker in as Virginia Tech's No. 2 quarterback behind Ethan Grunkemeyer.

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'We've Got To Go Out And Execute': James Franklin Reflects on Quarterbacks, Backup Competition

James Franklin reflected on Virginia Tech's quarterback play against VMI and the ongoing competition to back up Ethan Grunkemeyer.

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Virginia Tech's Backup QB Competition Stays Open After Baker Shows Promise Against VMI

Bryce Baker's debut in Virginia Tech's win over VMI impressed coach James Franklin, but the backup QB competition remains unresolved heading into Week 2.

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