Overview
- Market odds from Kalshi list Franklin as the favorite for Virginia Tech with a 59% chance and the leading option at Arkansas at 44% as of Thursday afternoon.
- The Athletic reports Virginia Tech had prioritized Franklin but appears ready to stop waiting, with James Madison’s Bob Chesney gaining traction.
- On3 reports Arkansas has pursued Franklin in its search to replace Sam Pittman, and he remains a prominent candidate there by betting and insider accounts.
- Penn State’s vetting includes Georgia Tech’s Brent Key, James Madison’s Bob Chesney, Oregon OC Will Stein, Ohio State OC Brian Hartline, former Northwestern coach Pat Fitzgerald, and ex‑Giants coach Brian Daboll, with Newsweek noting interest in Bengals DC Al Golden.
- Sportsbooks posting odds for Penn State’s next coach have Brian Hartline as the betting favorite, with Eli Drinkwitz and Joe Brady among other listed candidates.