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Penn State's 54-Day Coaching Search Ends in Cautionary Tale for College Football
sports3 days ago

Penn State's 54-Day Coaching Search Ends in Cautionary Tale for College Football

Penn State's decision to fire James Franklin mid-season has resulted in a disastrous 2026 campaign under Matt Campbell, serving as a warning against hasty coaching changes. The Nittany Lions are 3-2, ranked 12th in the Big Ten, and have lost their last two games. The chaotic search process led to a recruiting collapse, with 24 decommitments and a class ranked outside the top 60. While Franklin is now 4-1 at Virginia Tech, Penn State's instability highlights the risks of firing a coach without a clear, viable replacement.

via CBS Sports|
#coaching-search#college-football#james-franklin
Virginia Tech Survives Nor'easter to Reach 4-0, but Ranking Debate Lingers
sports12 days ago

Virginia Tech Survives Nor'easter to Reach 4-0, but Ranking Debate Lingers

Virginia Tech football defeated Boston College 21-14 in a rain-soaked, high-wind ACC opener, securing a 4-0 start under first-year coach James Franklin. Jeffrey Overton Jr. scored a 76-yard touchdown late in the fourth quarter to seal the victory after Boston College had taken a 14-6 lead. The Hokies' best start since 2017 has sparked debate over their ranking, with some arguing they lack quality wins despite the perfect record.

via TechSideline|
#acc-football#boston-college#james-franklin
Overton's Late 76-Yard Dash Seals 21-14 Win for Virginia Tech Over Boston College
sports13 days ago

Overton's Late 76-Yard Dash Seals 21-14 Win for Virginia Tech Over Boston College

Virginia Tech defeated Boston College 21-14 in a rain-soaked ACC opener, securing a 4-0 start. Jeffrey Overton Jr. scored a 76-yard touchdown with under five minutes left to seal the victory after Boston College had taken a 14-6 lead in the fourth quarter. The Hokies overcame a scoreless first half and adverse weather to improve their record, while Boston College fell to 2-2.

via TechSideline|
#acc-football#boston-college-eagles#james-franklin
Penn State Fans Rage Over Slow Start Against Temple, Honeymoon With Campbell Under Scrutiny
sports27 days ago

Penn State Fans Rage Over Slow Start Against Temple, Honeymoon With Campbell Under Scrutiny

Penn State’s Week 2 road game against Temple opened with a scoreless first quarter and a 10-3 halftime lead, prompting a flood of fan reactions on social media. Some called for James Franklin to be fired, while others defended Matt Campbell and pushed back against rampant overreactions, illustrating how quickly the honeymoon can fade when the scoreboard stays tight early.

via Pro Football Network|
#college-football#james-franklin#matt-campbell
Franklin Names Grunkemeyer Starter, Aims Hokies Beyond Enter Sandman
sports1 month ago

Franklin Names Grunkemeyer Starter, Aims Hokies Beyond Enter Sandman

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin named Penn State transfer Ethan Grunkemeyer the starting quarterback and unveiled the opening five on the offensive line, with plans to rotate six to seven linemen. He also urged fans to arrive early and stay for the full game, saying he wants Hokies football to excite fans beyond Enter Sandman and translate the energy into on-field success.

via The Key Play|
#enter-sandman#ethan-grunkemeyer#james-franklin
Franklin’s Vision: Modern VT, Respecting Beamer’s Legacy
college-football2 months ago

Franklin’s Vision: Modern VT, Respecting Beamer’s Legacy

Virginia Tech coach James Franklin says the Hokies’ rebuild will blend Beamer-era identity with modern football, stressing on-field evidence over offseason buzz. Backed by a large transfer haul (including Penn State alumni), renewed recruiting, and heavy athletic investments, VT aims to show progress through wins and playing style, not just talk, as Franklin balances tradition with modernization.

via CBS Sports|
#acc#college-football#hokies
Franklin cites $7M NIL budget; PSU books reveal bigger 2024-25 NIL spend
sports5 months ago

Franklin cites $7M NIL budget; PSU books reveal bigger 2024-25 NIL spend

Penn State coach James Franklin said the football program had a $7 million NIL budget for the 2024-25 season, but PSU’s financial report shows about $13.3 million in football NIL spending for that year and roughly $18.4 million in total NIL payments across athletics (football ~72% of NIL funding). The report also notes direct revenue-sharing began in 2025, and Franklin says PSU increased NIL funding for 2025 after acknowledging the program lagged behind rivals, stressing improved alignment with university leadership and continued NIL strategy work.

via Sports Illustrated|
#budget#college-football#james-franklin
Hokies unveil veteran-studded football coaching staff under James Franklin
sports8 months ago

Hokies unveil veteran-studded football coaching staff under James Franklin

Virginia Tech announced a comprehensive overhaul of its football coaching staff under head coach James Franklin, pairing extensive Power Five and NFL experience with familiar Tech alumni to lead the offense, defense and support units, with notable hires including Brent Pry as defensive coordinator/linebackers coach, Ty Howle as offensive coordinator/tight ends coach, Norval McKenzie as assistant head coach/run game coordinator/running backs coach, Danny O’Brien as quarterbacks coach, Fontel Mines as offensive recruiting coordinator/wide receivers coach, and Sean Spencer as run game coordinator/defensive line coach; full bios are available at hokiesports.com.

via Virginia Tech Athletics|
#coaching-staff#college-football#hokies