James Franklin hasn't wasted any time proving why Virginia Tech paid to bring him to Blacksburg.

On Thursday, the Hokies landed a commitment from four-star quarterback Peter Bourque — the program's biggest recruiting win since 2019 — beating out Georgia and Penn State for the No. 7 signal caller in the 2027 class.

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Being able to out-recruit an SEC powerhouse like Georgia for a blue-chip prosepct is a big deal for this program, and it shouldn't be overlooked.

With Bourque's commitment, Virginia Tech's class now carries a recruiting score of 186.45, good for 13th in the country, and the Hokies are nearing both a top-ten class nationally and the No. 1 spot in the ACC.

It's a moment that would have been almost unimaginable just six months ago.

When Franklin was hired in November 2025, Virginia Tech's 2026 class sat at No. 124 in the country.…