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James Franklin

“Nobody Cares”: Months On, James Franklin Has His Say on Penn State Sacking

May 12, 2026 @ 4:29am
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College Football Network

James Franklin was relieved of his duties as Penn State head coach back in October 2025, and much has been said and written about the decision ever since then. Perhaps the main reason for the chatter around his firing comes from the fact that he spent 12 years at the program, which is an impressive […]

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James Franklin Reveals Real Reason Why Brent Pry is at Virginia Tech Despite Firing

May 9, 2026 @ 11:07am
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College Football Network

When James Franklin lost his job as head coach of Penn State last year, speculation was rife about where he was going to end up, as it became clear that college football could not say goodbye to Franklin and he himself couldn’t say goodbye either. As the options began to become clear, Virginia Tech swooped […]

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Report: Matt Campbell walked away from 1 NFL head coaching agreement in 2021

May 7, 2026 @ 1:55pm
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Larry Brown Sports

Matt Campbell is preparing for his first season as the head coach of the Penn State football program. Campbell spent 10 seasons as Iowa State’s head coach, finishing as the winningest coach in program history before coming to Happy Valley. Campbell had been a big name for years, and it turns out that he accepted … The post Report: Matt Campbell walked away from 1 NFL head coaching agreement in 2021 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Big Ten coach rips Penn State’s Drew Allar usage during 2025 disaster

May 4, 2026 @ 10:36am
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ClutchPoints

The Pittsburgh Steelers have an unclear quarterback situation once again this offseason. Nobody is sure if or when Aaron Rodgers will return to the Steelers. Pittsburgh added some insurance in the 2026 NFL Draft, selecting Penn State’s Drew Allar in the third round. College coaches had some interesting thing to say about the former Nittany […] The post Big Ten coach rips Penn State’s Drew Allar usage during 2025 disaster appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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‘It’s Always Going To Be Family’ – Michael Vick Opens Up on His Surprising Role in James Franklin’s New Virginia Tech Era

May 2, 2026 @ 4:01pm
FootballCollege FootballVirginia Tech Hokies
Pro Football Network

As the dual-threat pioneer who put Virginia Tech football on the national map in the late ’90s, Michael Vick’s legacy in Blacksburg is foundational. However, as a new era begins under the leadership of head coach James Franklin, Vick isn’t just a statue or a memory. He is actively becoming a bridge. Franklin has recognized […]

Read more‘It’s Always Going To Be Family’ – Michael Vick Opens Up on His Surprising Role in James Franklin’s New Virginia Tech Era

Former Penn State Interim Head Coach Terry Smith Yet Again Puts James Franklin On Blast

Apr 28, 2026 @ 12:46pm
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BroBible

With each passing month, it appears that any chances of James Franklin mending fences with his former employer, Penn State, get smaller and smaller. And former interim head coach turned associate head coach Terry Smith isn’t helping matters. Smith, a Pennsylvania native and Penn State letterman, took over after Franklin was fired mid-way through the 2025 season. He went […] The post Former Penn State Interim Head Coach Terry Smith Yet Again Puts James Franklin On Blast appeared first on BroBible.

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10 Teams That Failed To Maximize Talent With Boatloads Of NFL Draft Picks

Apr 28, 2026 @ 6:49am
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BroBible

Over the weekend, 257 college football players heard their names called at the 2026 NFL Draft. Many came from notable programs following incredible seasons of on-field success. Others, however, came from schools that failed to meet expectations. Despite being well-represented at the selection event, those teams failed to produce results in their 2025 campaigns. Below […] The post 10 Teams That Failed To Maximize Talent With Boatloads Of NFL Draft Picks appeared first on BroBible.

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‘Highest Expectations Here’ — Pressure Mounts on Matt Campbell Over High-Stakes Penn State Gamble

Apr 27, 2026 @ 12:21pm
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Pro Football Network

Penn State coach Matt Campbell was one of the late movers in the coaching carousel that gripped college football last season, taking the Nittany Lions’ job nearly two months after they had fired coach James Franklin. Campbell hit the ground running in Happy Valley, bringing in 40 players via the transfer portal to rejuvenate his […]

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James Franklin Breaks Silence as Former Protege Drew Allar Goes to the Steelers

Apr 25, 2026 @ 5:38am
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College Football Network

In November 2025, James Franklin joined the Virginia Tech Hokies as their 36th head coach. Before that, he had a good run with the Penn State Nittany Lions from 2014 to 2025. The players who Franklin coached over the last few years at Penn State are appearing in the NFL Draft this year. His former […]

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Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock retires after James Franklin hiring

Apr 23, 2026 @ 5:15pm
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ClutchPoints

The 2026 college football season will begin an entirely new era for Virginia Tech, with Athletic Director Whit Babcock stepping down from his position just months after hiring James Franklin. Babocock, 55, announced his retirement after 12 years on the job, Virginia Tech announced on Thursday. However, he will remain with the Hokies’ athletic department […] The post Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock retires after James Franklin hiring appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Virginia Tech's James Franklin Reacts to Landing 1,600-Yard Running Back

Apr 23, 2026 @ 2:48pm
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Athlon Sports

In his first offseason with the Virginia Tech Hokies, head coach James Franklin is putting a large emphasis on high school recruiting. They found themselves in a high-powered battle for running back Kelvin Morrison out of Hermitage, Pennsylvania. Throughout the recruiting process, he'd taken ...

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Skydiver rescued by crane at Virginia Tech spring college football game after crashing into scoreboard and getting stuck

Apr 20, 2026 @ 5:23am
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The Sun Sport

A SKYDIVER who crashed into a college football game scoreboard was rescued by a crane after getting stuck. Before the Virginia Tech spring college game on Saturday, a skydiver was…

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Skydiver crashes into Lane Stadium before Virginia Tech James Franklin’s spring football debut

Apr 19, 2026 @ 11:43am
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ClutchPoints

The debut of Virginia Tech Hokies football under new head coach James Franklin began with an unexpected and dangerous pregame incident on Saturday, as a skydiver crashed into the Lane Stadium scoreboard, delaying the spring game by more than an hour. The parachutist was part of a three-person pregame demonstration team scheduled to land on […] The post Skydiver crashes into Lane Stadium before Virginia Tech James Franklin’s spring football debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Parachutist Left Dangling After Slamming Into Scoreboard At Virginia Tech Spring Football Game

Apr 18, 2026 @ 4:28pm
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BroBible

The James Franklin Era at Virginia Tech officially got underway over the weekend with the Hokies’ annual spring football game. But not before a scary moment prior to kickoff. Following the national anthem, a parachutist carrying the American flag flew into the stadium. However, he missed his mark and wound up slamming into the stadium scoreboard, leaving him […] The post Parachutist Left Dangling After Slamming Into Scoreboard At Virginia Tech Spring Football Game appeared first on BroBible.

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Parachuter gets caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game

Apr 18, 2026 @ 4:03pm
FootballCollege FootballVirginia Tech Hokies
Larry Brown Sports

Virginia Tech’s spring game got off to an inauspicious start on Saturday when one of the parachuters taking part in a pregame stunt got caught on the scoreboard. Photos and video quickly emerged from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. showing one of the parachuters, who had flown in carrying an American flag, stuck on the … The post Parachuter gets caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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James Franklin Seemingly Caught In Lie About How Much NIL Support He Had At Penn State

Apr 17, 2026 @ 12:26pm
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BroBible

It’s safe to say that the divorce between Penn State and former head coach James Franklin wasn’t exactly amicable. The former Nittany Lions coach was unceremoniously booted after a 3-3 start to the season in 2025, including an 0-3 start in Big 10 play. He did, however, seemingly land on his feet with the Virginia Tech Hokies, where he’s […] The post James Franklin Seemingly Caught In Lie About How Much NIL Support He Had At Penn State appeared first on BroBible.

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Matt Campbell Breaks Silence on $78M Penn State Decision After Messy James Franklin Exit

Apr 15, 2026 @ 11:14am
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Pro Football Network

Penn State Nittany Lions coach Matt Campbell was one of the most sought-after coaches during his tenure as coach of the Iowa State Cyclones, but he opted to stay in Ames until the height of the coaching carousel that gripped college football last year. After being linked with several high-profile coaches after Franklin was fired, […]

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James Franklin Admits He Was Too Much Of A 'CEO' At Penn State Before Shocking Virginia Tech Move

Apr 14, 2026 @ 9:00pm
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OutKick

After a shocking midseason exit in 2025, James Franklin opens up about the tricky hiring balance and the "CEO" mentality that cost him his job at Penn State.

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‘Ego Is Out of Control’ — Craig Carton Rips James Franklin Over Changes to Virginia Tech Program

Apr 11, 2026 @ 2:51pm
FootballCollege FootballVirginia Tech Hokies
Pro Football Network

Craig Carton critiques James Franklin for his cultural reset at Virginia Tech, questioning the removal of the team's core values.

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James Franklin Immediately Got Rid Of The Core Values At Virginia Tech’s Football Facility

Apr 9, 2026 @ 11:18am
FootballCollege FootballVirginia Tech Hokies
BroBible

James Franklin has a script, and he’s sticking to it. Franklin, who spent the last 12 seasons as the head football coach at Penn State, was fired midseason in 2025 after starting the year ranked No. 2 and then going 3-3 to begin the season, including 0-3 in Big Ten play. He landed on his feet, […] The post James Franklin Immediately Got Rid Of The Core Values At Virginia Tech’s Football Facility appeared first on BroBible.

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James Franklin Says Penn State Left Him With 'Huge Chip' On His Shoulder After Shocking Midseason Firing

Apr 4, 2026 @ 3:00pm
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OutKick

James Franklin is opening up about his "unusual" Penn State exit and the massive chip on his shoulder as he attempts to lead the Virginia Tech Hokies back to ACC dominance.

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James Franklin Vows To Restore Frank Beamer-Era Excellence to Virginia Tech Football

Mar 27, 2026 @ 8:30pm
FootballCollege FootballVirginia Tech Hokies
Pro Football Network

James Franklin takes over Virginia Tech football, aiming to restore Frank Beamer-era success and lead the Hokies back to national relevance.

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