Lost amid the turbulence, and eventual landing, of the Virginia Tech football coaching-search plane was the simple reality that the Hokies still had to line up and play football on Saturday, a prototypical 34-14 loss to Florida State where Tech's defensive line and tailbacks played well while the passing attack faltered.
Virginia Tech heads into Saturday's matchup against No. 15 Miami as the heavy underdogs. With it being the final home game of the year and the excitement following the hiring of James Franklin, it should be a fun atmosphere.
James Franklin is the new head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies. This is a massive move for the Hokies, who were looking to replace Brent Pry after he went 16-24 in four seasons.
Pete Thamel broke the news that changed Virginia Tech football forever Monday afternoon. James Franklin has been connected to Virginia Tech for a while now.
It is officially official. It was reported earlier today by various CFB insiders that former Penn State head coach James Franklin was going to be the next head coach at Virginia Tech and just a few minutes ago, the Hokies officially announced it.
It's finally official; Virginia Tech has hired former Penn State head coach James Franklin! The Hokies have more hires to make to fully complete Franklin's staff in Blacksburg, am I am here to go over who he may hire for offensive and defensive coordinator.
Sources have confirmed earlier Pete Thamel reports. Penn State needed to move on from James Franklin. That can be true. It is also possible that Virginia Tech has made its best hire since Frank Beamer.
Though Virginia Tech’s coaching search remains unfinished, the conversation around former Penn State head whistle James Franklin continues to build momentum.
ESPN college football analyst Bill Connelly has released the latest update to his SP+ rankings, providing a fresh look at where programs across the country stand, in his opinion, entering Week 13.
Virginia Tech men's basketball head coach Mike Young spoke to the media after the Hokies' 84-76 victory over Charlotte. Here's the entirety of what Young had to say: "That game will serve us well as we look ahead her going forward.
Encumbered by an ever-volatile shooting effort from deep and a second-half surge from Charlotte, Virginia Tech men's basketball narrowly defeated the 49ers, 84-76, Sunday afternoon.
Virginia Tech's football program dominated a morning's worth of headlines on the 12th college football Saturday of the season, and not because of their 3-6 record on the field.
There’s still plenty to play for. It’s been a rough run for Virginia Tech, but there’s still a desperate shot at a bowl game by winning the last three games.
The Virginia Tech Hokies have turned their attention toward James Madison Dukes head coach Bob Chesney, whose thrifty $2.75 million contract with the Sun Belt program and steady success have made him one of the most talked-about names on the market.