Key Facts

• James Franklin became the head coach of Virginia Tech's football team with a five-year, $41.75 million contract.
• Franklin previously coached at Vanderbilt and Penn State, where he had significant success.
• The $20 million donation to Virginia Tech athletics is the largest in its history.
• The university president, Tim Sands, emphasized the gift's importance in enhancing their sports programs.
• Franklin has begun to recruit and build a new coaching team since joining Virginia Tech.
• The donation aims to support the university's goal of winning championships while complementing its academic mission.