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Virginia Tech hires James Franklin

James Franklin's first Virginia Tech recruit predicted to be a big one

James Franklin's first Virginia Tech recruit predicted to be a big one originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. New Virginia Tech coach James Franklin may be only days into his tenure, but his first potential recruiting splash is already taking shape.

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James Franklin intro press conference: What new Virginia Tech coach said in Blacksburg

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Pat Forde makes stance clear on Virginia Tech's James Franklin hiring

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James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech's coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him

James Franklin was hired as Virginia Tech's coach on Monday, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State.

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Reports: Virginia Tech close to hiring James Franklin

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James Franklin named next Virginia Tech head coach

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Virginia Tech reportedly funding roster near top of ACC for James Franklin

Franklin went 104-45 in 11 seasons at Penn State, leading the Nittany Lions to six 10-win campaigns and a 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal appearance.

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James Franklin dishes out Virginia Tech offer to former Penn State commit

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James Franklin taking Virginia Tech job after $49 million Penn State firing

James Franklin Thanks PSU, Gives Emotional Brent Pry Tribute in 1st Va. Tech Presser

On the day that he was officially introduced as the head football coach at Virginia Tech, James Franklin used his press conference to thank his former employers and the predecessor at his new job.

How Penn State saved $40 million on James Franklin

With ex-Penn State football coach James Franklin moving on to take the Virginia Tech job, the Big Ten school is saving nearly $40 million of Franklin’s buyout. Franklin signed a 10-year, $75 million contract with Penn State in 2021, which means the school owed him a $49 million buyout.

James Franklin gives Virginia Tech perfect CEO figure as Hokies invest heavily in resurrecting program

Early in the 2025 season, Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock went before the university board and made a plea: The Hokies needed to make significant investments in the football program to get out of the ACC cellar.