Overview
- Multiple outlets, citing ESPN’s Pete Thamel, report Penn State co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Ty Howle is expected to become Virginia Tech’s offensive coordinator and primary play-caller.
- Howle’s track record at Penn State includes developing NFL tight ends such as Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Theo Johnson, and Tyler Warren after rising from analyst to co-offensive coordinator.
- Penn State quarterbacks coach Danny O’Brien is also expected to join Virginia Tech as quarterbacks coach, according to multiple reports, reuniting with Franklin after working together at Maryland and Penn State.
- Brent Pry’s return as defensive coordinator was reported earlier, underscoring Franklin’s strategy of importing trusted Penn State staff to establish continuity in Blacksburg.
- The staff additions coincide with recruiting gains reported for Virginia Tech, including flips from Penn State targets, prompting concerns about PSU’s DMV pipeline that Howle was credited with cultivating.