James Franklin transforms Virginia Tech's recruiting landscape amid turmoil

Dec 3, 2025, 1:00 AM20

(Update: Dec 3, 2025, 5:23 PM)

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public university with the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia

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James Franklin transforms Virginia Tech's recruiting landscape amid turmoil

James Franklin was hired as the new head coach of Virginia Tech on November 17, 2025.
Since Franklin's arrival, multiple former Penn State commits have flipped to Virginia Tech, improving their recruiting class ranking.
Franklin's focus on building relationships and his regional ties are seen as key to reviving the program's competitive status.

Virginia Tech

public university with the main campus in Blacksburg, Virginia

James Franklin Jeffrey

American diplomat

Pennsylvania State University

public university in Pennsylvania, United States

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