James Franklin, Virginia Tech Poach Fan-Favorite Penn State Coach
Summary
James Franklin, who was fired from Penn State, has joined Virginia Tech as their new football coach. He has recruited a well-known strength and conditioning coach from Penn State named Chuck Losey to join his staff. Franklin aims to improve Virginia Tech's team to compete for the College Football Playoff in the future.Key Facts
- James Franklin was fired from Penn State in the middle of the 2025 season.
- Franklin signed with Virginia Tech a few weeks ago to be their football coach.
- He has recruited Chuck Losey, a popular strength and conditioning coach, from Penn State.
- Losey worked with NFL players like Micah Parsons and Jayson Oweh at Penn State.
- Virginia Tech has not had a 10-win regular season since 2011.
- Franklin's goal is to turn Virginia Tech into a strong team in the ACC and a playoff contender.
- The transfer portal, which allows college athletes to transfer schools, will open in less than a month.
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