Overview
- ESPN’s Pete Thamel reports Ty Howle is set to leave Penn State to become Virginia Tech’s offensive coordinator, with play-calling duties expected.
- Howle, a former Penn State lineman and team captain, rose from analyst to tight ends coach and co-offensive coordinator, and he did not call plays in Happy Valley.
- He is widely credited with developing elite tight ends at Penn State, including Pat Freiermuth, Brenton Strange, Theo Johnson and 2024 Mackey Award winner Tyler Warren.
- Howle’s move follows reports that Brent Pry has rejoined Franklin at Virginia Tech as defensive coordinator, underscoring Franklin’s push for continuity with trusted staff.
- Virginia Tech’s early recruiting gains under Franklin include multiple flips from Penn State and a 2026 class ranked No. 24 by 247Sports, while Penn State sits at No. 155 with two December signees.