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Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 26

Hughes: Dual-Threat or Pocket Passer? The Dilemma Around Virginia Tech's Plan At Quarterback

During his press conference on National Signing Day, new head coach James Franklin, fresh off officially signing on as Virginia Tech’s head whistle on Nov.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 22

Virginia Tech Wide Receiver Charlie O'Connor to Enter Transfer Portal

Virginia Tech has seen its second player under James Franklin’s tenure as head coach announce plans to enter the transfer portal. Wide receiver Charlie O’Connor announced his intention to explore transfer options, becoming the latest Hokie to seek a new opportunity elsewhere this offseason.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 22

ESPN Gives Grade For James Franklin Being Hired by Virginia Tech

The Virginia Tech Hokies are entering a new era for the program. The Hokies have hired James Franklin as the next head coach of the team. Franklin was hired a few weeks ago after spending 12 seasons as the head coach of the Penn State Nittany Lions.

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Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 20

Virginia Tech Offers Top Ranked Quarterback For The Class of 2027

On Dec. 20, 2025, top-ranked 2027 quarterback Elijah Haven took to Twitter to announce that James Franklin had reoffered him after previously giving him an offer back in September of this year.

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.

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 / 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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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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College Football News / Field Level Media / November 22

Virginia Tech's James Franklin gets 5-year, $42M deal

New Virginia Tech football coach James Franklin's five-year contract is worth at least $41.75 million, according to documents released by the school. The deal disclosed on Friday is largely backloaded, with Franklin earning $6 million in 2026 and up to $13.25 million in the final year of the agreement in 2030.