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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 15
College football program receives multi-million dollar gift after coaching change
The college football coaching carousel is beginning to slow down as the 2026 offseason approaches. So far, no fewer than 18 different Power Four programs will have a new head coach in 2026.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 15
James Franklin, Virginia Tech Receive $20 Million Update After College Football Season
College football is increasingly resembling the NFL. The transfer portal functions similarly to free agency, while NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) agreements introduce another layer of complexity.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 13
Virginia Tech Football Retaining Multiple Assistant Coaches
James Franklin has begun shaping the foundation of his Virginia Tech coaching staff, and one of his first major decisions emphasizes continuity and recruiting strength.
The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz
How many Heisman winners from the 21st century can you name in five minutes?
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 13
National Pundit Gives Virginia Tech A Brutally Honest Grade For Its 2025 Season
While the excitement might be off the charts for the James Franklin era in Blacksburg, that does not mean that the 2025 season is going to be looked back on fondly.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 12
Virginia Tech Football Hires Chuck Losey To Be Strength And Conditioning Coach
Another key piece of Virginia Tech’s 2026 coaching staff has fallen into place as James Franklin continues to surround himself with trusted, proven voices.
College Football News / USC Trojans on SI / December 11
USC Fans Won’t Know How to Feel as Five-Star Kemon Spell Reveals His Finalists
Five-star running back recruit Kemon Spell trimmed his recruitment to a final five, and USC Trojans fans may not know whether to feel encouraged or anxious after making the cut.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 11
Five Keys to Virginia Tech Being ACC Contenders in 2026
Virginia Tech enters the 2026 college football season with much different expectations than in recent years. With James Franklin in charge, the Hokies look to return to compete at the top of the ACC and compete for the ACC Championship, something they have not done since 2016.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 10
Five Biggest Games to Circle on Virginia Tech's 2026 Schedule
The 2025 season is in the books for Virginia Tech and the excitement for the James Franklin era has begun. Franklin has been looked at as one of, if not the best, hire of this year's coaching cycle.
College Football News / Nittany Central / December 10
James Franklin Takes Another Penn State Staffer to Virginia Tech
https://nittanycentral.com/feed/ Former Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin has taken another Penn State staffer to Virginia Tech, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 10
Another Penn State coach expected to join James Franklin at Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech Hokies’ coaching overhaul under James Franklin continues to build momentum, and the latest move further strengthens the crossover between the Hokies and Penn State Nittany Lions.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 9
James Franklin Builds His Virginia Tech Staff With Coaches From Penn State
James Franklin continues to remake Virginia Tech in Penn State's image. According to ESPN's Pete Thamel, Franklin is hiring Penn State quarterbacks coach Danny O'Brien to the same role on his Hokies staff.
College Football News / Field Level Media / December 9
Reports: James Franklin hires Penn St.’s Ty Howle as Va. Tech OC
James Franklin brought a former Penn State assistant coach with him to Virginia Tech to serve as offensive coordinator, hiring Ty Howle on Tuesday, according to several reports.
College Football News / Penn State Nittany Lions on SI / December 9
Penn State Losing Key Assistant to James Franklin and Virginia Tech
Penn State tight ends coach Ty Howle, who developed a series of NFL players in his six seasons with the Nittany Lions, is joining James Franklin at Virginia Tech.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 9
James Franklin, Virginia Tech Expected to Hire Penn State Coach: Report
James Franklin’s arrival as head coach of the Virginia Tech Hookies marks the beginning of a new era for the football program. The 53-year-old coach signed a multi-year deal worth up to $41.75 million on Nov.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 8
Can Virginia Tech Football's Recruiting Ever Challenge Miami's?
When it comes to recruiting, the Hokies have often operated in the shadow of traditional powerhouses like Miami. The Hurricanes, with their professional pipelines and storied history, maintain a recruiting allure that is difficult for most programs to match.
College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 7
James Franklin, Virginia Tech Make Coaching Decision on Sunday
The James Franklin era with the Virginia Tech Hokies has officially begun. He's looking to turn the program around after it went 3-9 in 2025, marking its second straight losing season.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 5
Laying the Groundwork: Virginia Tech Football’s Next Era and the Transfer Portal’s Potential Role
Virginia Tech’s 2026 football recruiting class has drawn national attention, and for good reason. Ranked No. 22 in the country, the class features 23 commits, including eight four-star prospects.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 4
Is This Class A Sign of Things to Come For Virginia Tech Under James Franklin?
The short to that question in this headline: yes and no. Virginia Tech had a unique leg up on its competition, because of the nature of the moment it walked into.
College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 4
Five 2026 Virginia Tech Commits Who Could Play as Freshmen
With National Signing Day now in the rear-view mirror, Virginia Tech walked out of it with one of the best recruiting classes in school history. The Hokies were able to land high-upside high schoolers on both sides of the ball who could be starters from day one.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 3
James Franklin Brutally Trolls Penn State
Sometimes a top-level trolling job doesn’t need to be obvious or aggressive. Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin proved that this morning during the Hokies’ National Signing Day event in Blacksburg.
College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / December 2
James Franklin Should Enjoy a Drink Tonight
While he likely would never admit it publicly, if James Franklin was ever to gloat, tonight would be a good time to do it. Whether he enjoys wine, bourbon, beer, sake or White Claw is not the point, whatever it is, he should savor one tonight because everything is coming up roses for the former Penn State head coach.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / December 2
James Franklin helps Virginia Tech land another in-state four-star recruit
Virginia Tech Hokies' new head coach, James Franklin, is cooking on the recruiting trail in the days leading up to the early signing period.
James Franklin News / Yardbarker / December 1
James Franklin brings elite in-state tackle Thomas Wilder back into the fold for Virginia Tech
Thomas Wilder was a big-time commitment for the Virginia Tech Hokies when he committed under former head coach Brent Pry.
College Football News / Field Level Media / December 1
Four-star QB Troy Huhn following James Franklin to Virginia Tech
Four-star quarterback Troy Huhn became the latest player to follow former Penn State head coach James Franklin to Virginia Tech, announcing his commitment to the Hokies' Class of 2026 Monday.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Yardbarker / December 1
James Franklin, Virginia Tech lose four-star QB commit Cole Bergeron after official visit
It's not uncommon for players who have already committed to change their minds when there's a regime change at a school, and that's exactly what new head coach James Franklin and the Virginia Tech Hokies are dealing with in the case of four-star quarterback Cole Bergeron from Lafayette, La.
Virginia Tech Hokies News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21
Interesting details emerge about James Franklin's contract with Virginia Tech
James Franklin is headed to Virginia Tech on a very interesting contract structure.
College Football News / Yardbarker / November 22
Terry Smith: James Franklin poses 'immediate threat' to Penn State
Although the two are close, it's worth noting that Smith is cognizant of the specific danger that Franklin poses to his old program.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 18
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.
College Football News / Larry Brown Sports / November 15
James Franklin is being targeted for prominent head-coaching job
Former Penn State head coach James Franklin appears to have one job locked down if he wants it.
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