Overview
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Virginia Tech and Franklin are in ongoing talks with mutual interest, and a resolution on his candidacy is expected in the coming days.
- Virginia Tech continues a full national search despite pursuing Franklin, according to reporting relayed by Thamel.
- FSU beat Virginia Tech 34–14, and a VT insider described Florida State as a hinge point for Franklin’s decision as FSU has publicly said it is fully committed to Mike Norvell.
- Arkansas pursued Franklin, but a local report says he is not interested in taking the job in Fayetteville.
- On3’s Pete Nakos reports Virginia Tech wants a decision soon and could pivot to James Madison’s Bob Chesney or Tulane’s Jon Sumrall if a deal with Franklin does not materialize.