James Franklin Breaks Silence on Taking Virginia Tech Job
Summary
James Franklin, the former head coach at Penn State, has been hired as the new head coach for Virginia Tech's football team. Franklin was known for leading Penn State to multiple top finishes and a Big Ten Championship. He will officially start at Virginia Tech on November 19.Key Facts
- James Franklin was previously the head coach at Penn State.
- Franklin has now taken the position of head coach at Virginia Tech.
- Under Franklin, Penn State had seven top 12 finishes in the College Football Playoff rankings in the last nine years.
- Franklin led Penn State to win the Big Ten Championship in 2016.
- The buyout cost for Franklin's move to Virginia Tech is reportedly around $9 million.
- Franklin will be formally introduced at a press conference on November 19.
- Virginia Tech competes in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC).
- Franklin expressed his commitment to building success at Virginia Tech.
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