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What will Franklin's biggest challenge be at Virginia Tech?

What will James Franklin's biggest challenge be at Virginia Tech?

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.

Virginia Tech has a new identity with Franklin hire

Franklin agreed to make major change to his Penn State buyout

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James Franklin's new buyout from Penn State revealed after accepting Virginia Tech job

Monday was likely a happy day for James Franklin, as the fired former Penn State head coach was announced as the next head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies.

James Franklin News / Larry Brown Sports / November 17

Franklin agreed to make major change to Penn State buyout

James Franklin agreed to make major change to his Penn State buyout

James Franklin made a major concession to Penn State before agreeing to become the new head coach at Virginia Tech.

Virginia Tech has a new identity with James Franklin hire

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College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17

Virginia Tech has a new identity with James Franklin hire

Virginia Tech becomes the first Power 4 program to find a new head coach. With the hiring of Franklin, they have chosen a new path.

What will Franklin's biggest challenge be at Virginia Tech?

Franklin agreed to make major change to his Penn State buyout

Assessing Lane Kiffin's 2026 coaching options after Ole Miss sets deadline

Florida is reportedly going after the Mississippi HC with reckless abandon

Bobby Petrino makes honest admission after Arkansas' latest loss

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 17

Penn State's Terry Smith Makes Coaching Pitch at Emotional Press Conference

Terry Smith has been Penn State's interim head coach for five weeks. Evidently, he doesn't want to let the job go just yet. "God has been so good to me though everything in my life," Smith said Monday at his weekly press conference.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 17

Coveted $21 million college football HC among favorites to be named Penn State coach

A new potential candidate is rising in the college football odds to be the next Penn State coach. The Nittany Lions have been dealt several blows with top contenders like Texas A&M's Mike Elko, Indiana's Curt Cignetti and Nebraska's Matt Rhule signing contract extensions likely indicating that the coaches will remain at their current schools.

James Franklin News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 17

Penn State recommended to pursue $35 million coach as James Franklin replacement

Penn State’s coaching search has become one of the most scrutinized storylines of the season. After losses to Oregon, UCLA, and Northwestern, the school moved on from James Franklin in just seventeen days.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 17

Penn State's Bowl Projections Include 2 Potentially Intriguing Matchups

As sideways as Penn State's season has gone, Nittany Lions interim head coach Terry Smith evidently doesn't want it to end. He's looking forward to a potential bowl game, even with a team that could look very different in December.

Matt Rhule News / 5 GOATs / November 16

Nebraska at Penn State odds: Opening point spread released

Week 13 is upon us, and the Big Ten race is tightening. A wonderful matchup is on the docket for the conference, as Nebraska will travel to University Park to take on Penn State in what should be a humdinger of a game.

Kaytron Allen News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 16

Kaytron Allen Can Make Penn State History Against Nebraska

Late in Saturday's game against Michigan State, Penn State running back Kaytron Allen took a handoff from quarterback Ethan Grunkemeyer and ran 26 yards for a touchdown to ice the Nittany Lions’ 28-10 win.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 15

How Penn State Celebrated Winning for Interim Coach Terry Smith

Penn State did something Saturday it hadn’t in more than two months: celebrate a win. The Nittany Lions drenched interim head coach Terry Smith in Gatorade and carried him onto the field after beating Michigan State 28-10 to end their six-game losing streak.

Watch: Michigan at Penn State | Highlights | Big Ten Hockey | 11/15/2025

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 15

CBS Broadcast Reveals Frank Admission From Penn State Offensive Coordinator

After Penn State's Kaytron Allen gutted a weary Michigan State defense with a 42-yard run in the fourth quarter, CBS' Gary Danielson channeled the thought of Nittany Lions fans everywhere.

Penn State Nittany Lions News / NBC Sports / November 15

Watch: La Salle vs. Penn State | COLLEGE BASKETBALL HIGHLIGHTS | 11/15/25

Penn State Nittany Lions News / Big Ten Network / November 15

Watch: Penn State vs. La Salle | HIGHLIGHTS | Big Ten Basketball | 11/15/2025

College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / November 15

Penn State Missing Several Key Players for Game at Michigan State

Penn State's quarterback situation is quite thin for Saturday's game against Michigan State. in fact, the Nittany Lions have just one scholarship quarterback available to play vs.

James Franklin News / Larry Brown Sports / November 15