Summary
Virginia Tech has hired James Franklin, formerly of Penn State, as its new head football coach. Franklin is reportedly planning to bring back Brent Pry, a former head coach at Virginia Tech, as the defensive coordinator. Franklin aims to rebuild the Virginia Tech football program to compete strongly in the ACC.
Key Facts
- Virginia Tech hired James Franklin as the head football coach.
- Franklin previously coached at Penn State and had a record of 104 wins and 45 losses.
- Brent Pry, formerly Virginia Tech's head coach, is being considered for the defensive coordinator position.
- Pry was head coach at Virginia Tech with a record of 16 wins and 24 losses from 2022 to 2025.
- Franklin and Pry have previously worked together at both Penn State and Vanderbilt.
- Franklin is actively recruiting new players for Virginia Tech, some of whom were originally committed to Penn State.
