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Virginia Tech Finalizing Deal to Hire James Franklin as Head Football Coach

Penn State's buyout liability will decline once Franklin signs in Blacksburg.

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Sep 6, 2025; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks on the field prior to the game against the Florida International Panthers at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O'Haren-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report Virginia Tech and Franklin are finalizing an agreement, with the deal expected to be completed soon.
  • Franklin would succeed Brent Pry, who was fired in September after an 0-3 start, with Philip Montgomery serving as interim coach.
  • The 53-year-old has a 128-60 career record highlighted by a 2016 Big Ten championship and a 2024 College Football Playoff semifinal berth, plus strong Mid-Atlantic recruiting ties.
  • Virginia Tech’s Board of Visitors recently approved roughly $229 million in additional athletics funding to bolster the program’s competitiveness.
  • Penn State’s reported $48–$49 million buyout to Franklin will be offset by his Virginia Tech deal, following reported interest he fielded from other programs including Arkansas.