As CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported, Franklin is targeting current Texas A&M defensive line coach Sean Spencer for the same role in Blacksburg.

Despite being let go, ESPN’s Bill Connelly believes that Franklin is the second-best hire of the coaching carousel so far, giving it an “A” grade.

James Franklin has taken over the Virginia Tech Hokies after his midseason dismissal from Penn State. Franklin's next step: Find a quarterback. The success of a football team comes down to so much more than just QB, of course. But it's a key place to start.

While notable sports betting companies like DraftKings, FanDuel and Fanatics launched prediction markets in December, this article uses numbers from Kalshi because it had next coach markets live and was active in the U.S. for the entire college football season.

James Franklin is working hard at his new school. On Monday, Virginia Tech‘s Barstool account on X posted a video of Franklin recruiting a fan’s little brother who was choosing between attending VT or Florida for college.

Virginia Tech football head coach James Franklin continues to mold his coaching staff, including two more holdovers from the 2025 Hokies.

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. As a result, teams that can secure the most financial resources ...

Quarterback and wide receiver lead Virginia Tech’s portal attrition recently, with notable previous losses also at defensive line and in the secondary.