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Virginia Tech Receives Frustrating Update Amid James Franklin-SEC Rumors

Virginia Tech Receives Frustrating Update Amid James Franklin-SEC Rumors

Summary

Virginia Tech is looking for a new head football coach after firing Brent Pry. James Franklin, a former Penn State head coach, is one of the candidates linked to the position, but he is also considering offers from other schools.

Key Facts

  • Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry on September 14 after starting the season with three losses.
  • The school has started a national search for a new football coach.
  • Virginia Tech is competing with eight other major football programs for a new coach.
  • James Franklin, former head coach of Penn State, is a candidate for the Virginia Tech coaching position.
  • Franklin is also considering coaching positions at Arkansas and Auburn.
  • Discussions around Franklin's potential hire are expected to increase in the next two weeks.
  • Franklin is looking for a program that has the financial resources to compete at a high level in college football.
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