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Kirk Herbstreit Believes James Franklin was a ‘Massive Hire’ for Virginia Tech

Kirk Herbstreit Believes James Franklin was a ‘Massive Hire’ for Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Hokies made a massive move by hiring coach James Franklin last week to lead the program going forward. While the program has not had much success over the last handful of years, there is a lot of belief of Franklin leading the change and making them a successful program on the field.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 19

Report: Two Key Penn State Staffers Will Follow James Franklin To Virginia Tech

Well, it's starting to come together. The James Franklin era is underway at Virginia Tech and Franklin is already putting his staff together, at least off the field.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ESPN / November 19

Franklin: Va. Tech must act like big-time program

Virginia Tech introduced James Franklin as their new head football coach Wednesday and he spoke about what everyone associated with the Hokies needed to do in order to be a big-time program.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / NBC Sports / November 19
Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / November 19
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 19

Virginia Tech vs Bryant: Preview

Tonight. Virginia Tech is looking for a 5-0 start to the season. To do so, they will have to win their first ever matchup with Bryant. A win tonight would move the Hokies to 5-0 for the first time since 2022-23 and the fourth time in Mike Young’s tenure.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 18
Former Heisman winner has bold take on Franklin, Virginia Tech

Former Heisman winner has bold take on James Franklin, Virginia Tech

It makes sense for the Virginia Tech Hokies to be excited about the addition of James Franklin as their new head coach.

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What will Franklin's biggest challenge be at Virginia Tech?
Will Penn State live to regret firing Franklin?
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The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 18
Hughes: The Wait Is Over For Virginia Tech Football. Now It's Time To Get Through The Rest of 2025.

Hughes: The Wait Is Over For Virginia Tech Football. Now It's Time To Get Through The Rest of 2025.

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 18
Will Penn State live to regret firing James Franklin?

Will Penn State live to regret firing James Franklin?

The former Penn State head coach agreed to become the head coach of Virginia Tech on Monday.

What will James Franklin's biggest challenge be at Virginia Tech?
Virginia Tech has a new identity with James Franklin hire
James Franklin agreed to make major change to his Penn State buyout
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Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / November 18
Virginia Tech Hokies News / CBSSports.com / November 18

Cowboys cruise to victory over Raiders; Virginia Tech hires James Franklin

Plus, an injury could cost Victor Wembanyama major award consideration; LSU flies Ole Miss coach's family to Baton Rouge for tour

Virginia Tech Hokies News / CBSSports.com / November 18

Cowboys cruise to victory over Raiders; Virginia Tech hires James Franklin

Plus, an injury could cost Victor Wembanyama major award consideration; LSU flies Ole Miss coach's family to Baton Rouge for tour

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 17
Three Storylines Ahead of Virginia Tech vs. Miami

Three Storylines Ahead of Virginia Tech vs. Miami

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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / November 17
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
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season
The 'Orange Bowl MVPs' quiz
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Last Word On Sports / November 17
James Franklin to Virginia Tech as Hokies Bet on a Rebuilder

James Franklin to Virginia Tech as Hokies Bet on a Rebuilder

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.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / November 16
Virginia Tech Hokies News / ACC Digital Network / November 16
Virginia Tech Hokies News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 15
Virginia Tech positions $15 million head coach as backup option to James Franklin

Virginia Tech positions $15 million head coach as backup option to James Franklin

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.

Virginia Tech vs Florida State Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

Virginia Tech vs Florida State Prediction, Preview, and Betting Lines

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.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 14
$2.75 million college football coach ‘drawing interest’ from Virginia Tech

$2.75 million college football coach ‘drawing interest’ from Virginia Tech

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.

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