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James Franklin Tied to Florida State, Auburn, Amid Virginia Tech Rumors

James Franklin Tied to Florida State, Auburn, Amid Virginia Tech Rumors

Summary

James Franklin, the head coach of Penn State's football team, was fired after a narrow loss to Northwestern. He is now being considered for coaching jobs at other schools, including Virginia Tech, Florida State, and Auburn. These schools are evaluating their current coaching situations before making new hires.

Key Facts

  • Penn State fired head coach James Franklin after a 22-21 home loss to Northwestern.
  • Franklin previously led Penn State to two College Football Playoff wins and a semifinal appearance.
  • Virginia Tech has shown interest in hiring Franklin as their new head coach.
  • Florida State is waiting until the end of the regular season to decide on their current coach, Mike Norvell.
  • Auburn might fire their coach, Hugh Freeze, depending on upcoming game results.
  • Florida State and Auburn have both won national titles in the past, while Virginia Tech has not.
  • Other schools in the college football world are expected to have coaching vacancies soon.
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