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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.

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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.

James Franklin 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 / 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.

James Franklin 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 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.

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Multiple National Outlets Name Virginia Tech One Of National Signing Day's Biggest Winners

While James Franklin has only been the head coach of Virginia Tech for a couple of weeks, he went right to work to put together one of the best recruiting classes in the ACC.

College Football News / Colorado Buffaloes on SI / December 4

James Franklin Snatches Potential Signee From Deion Sanders' Colorado Buffaloes

According to one recruiting insider, coach Deion Sanders and the Colorado Buffaloes came close to landing a surprise prospect during the first day of the college football national early signing period.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 4

'The Puppet Master’: What to know about Jimmy Sexton — Lane Kiffin’s superagent and college football power broker

For decades, superagent Jimmy Sexton has been one of the most powerful figures in college football. This year’s coaching carousel has once again reminded fans just how far his influence reaches.

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Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 3

Virginia Tech's Recruiting Class Ranks Top-25 At End of Early Signing Day

Though the end of Early Signing Day is here, the period will last for two more days. But the Hokies are rolling. Since the hiring of James Franklin, Virginia Tech football has boosted its recruiting class to 23 recruits and has officially signed all but 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.

College Football News / Yardbarker / December 2

Michigan flips three-star OL Adrian Hamilton from Virginia Tech

James Franklin has picked up a few massive recruiting wins early on in his tenure at Virginia Tech, but he has suffered one loss in the days leading up to the early signing period.

James Franklin helps Virginia Tech land another in-state four-star recruit

James Franklin brings elite in-state tackle Thomas Wilder back into the fold for Virginia Tech

James Franklin, Virginia Tech lose four-star QB commit Cole Bergeron after official visit

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James Franklin 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.

Franklin brings elite in-state tackle Thomas Wilder back into the fold for Virginia Tech

Franklin, Virginia Tech lose four-star QB commit Cole Bergeron after official visit

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James Franklin News / Yardbarker / December 1

James Franklin brings elite in-state tackle back into the fold

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.

James Franklin, Virginia Tech lose four-star QB commit Cole Bergeron after official visit

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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.

James Franklin News / Yardbarker / December 1

Virginia Tech loses four-star QB commit after official visit

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.

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Florida hands out six-year deal to make Jon Sumrall next head coach

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