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Podcast: The Best of the Sports Shop
Episode: James Franklin Lands at Virginia Tech: A New Chapter After Penn State Exit
Description: Reese, Pam and Alex discuss James Franklin being hired at Virginia Tech and his plan going forward.Â
James Franklin was fired by Penn State in October 2025 after the team started 3-3 and suffered three straight conference losses, including a damaging defeat to Northwestern. However, Franklin is now the new head coach at Virginia Tech. What did Franklin say his role will be at Virginia Tech? What is his vision for the team and staff? What does this mean for the ACC?