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James Franklin Suffers Major Recruiting Loss After Virginia Tech Hire

James Franklin Suffers Major Recruiting Loss After Virginia Tech Hire

Summary

Virginia Tech's recent hire of coach James Franklin is followed by the decommitment of Cole Bergeron, a top quarterback recruit. Bergeron's decision comes after Franklin replaced Brent Pry, who was dismissed earlier in the college football season.

Key Facts

  • Virginia Tech recently hired James Franklin as their new football coach.
  • Cole Bergeron, a high-ranking quarterback recruit, withdrew his commitment to Virginia Tech.
  • Franklin previously coached at Penn State and Vanderbilt with a successful track record.
  • Brent Pry was dismissed as Virginia Tech's coach after a 0-3 start in 2025.
  • Franklin signed a five-year contract worth $41.75 million.
  • Bergeron had offers from several universities, including UCLA and Georgia Tech.
  • Virginia Tech now needs to reconsider their quarterback recruitment strategy for 2026.

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