Overview
- ESPN reporting indicates Franklin and Virginia Tech remain in early talks with mutual interest and an outcome expected soon.
- Virginia Tech’s 34–14 loss to Florida State coincided with reporting that FSU’s coaching stability has lessened Franklin’s inclination toward the Hokies job.
- Local Arkansas coverage says the Razorbacks pursued Franklin and conducted serious talks but ultimately “missed on” hiring him.
- On3 reports Virginia Tech is pressing for a quick answer and has identified Bob Chesney and Jon Sumrall as leading fallback options.
- Virginia Tech moved off Brent Pry after an 0–3 start, is 3–7 under interim Philip Montgomery, and has approved more than $200 million in new athletics funding.