Overview
- Virginia Tech announced James Franklin as its new head coach on Monday, concluding his exit from Penn State.
- Penn State athletic director Pat Kraft posted “Well deserved! Congratulations Coach Franklin!!!” on X on Tuesday.
- Fans criticized the message because Kraft fired Franklin on Oct. 12 after a three-game losing streak.
- Multiple outlets report Penn State and Franklin agreed to a reduced buyout of $8 million, while details of his Virginia Tech contract remain undisclosed.
- Penn State’s search is underway, with early media rumors mentioning Pat Fitzgerald, Eli Drinkwitz, Brian Hartline, Clark Lea, and Matt Campbell.