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James Franklin in talks with Virginia Tech for head coaching position: report
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James Franklin might quickly discover a new residence.
ESPN reported Saturday morning that Franklin is “within the early phases of discussions” about turning into Virginia Tech’s subsequent head coach.
In response to the report, Franklin will uncover his destiny within the coming days, however there may be mutual curiosity.
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Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin walks off the sector after the sport towards the Northwestern Wildcats at Beaver Stadium. (Matthew O’Haren/Imagn Photographs)
Franklin was fired from Penn State after the Nittany Lions suffered an embarrassing loss to the Northwestern Wildcats. It was the varsity’s third straight loss and second straight shock loss. The crew misplaced to the UCLA Bruins on the highway the week earlier than.
Franklin took over as Penn State’s head coach earlier than the 2014 season after spending three years with the membership Vanderbilt Commodoresmain the varsity to 9 straight profitable seasons.
Penn State head coach James Franklin reacts through the second quarter of an NCAA faculty soccer recreation towards Northwestern, Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025, in State Faculty, Pennsylvania. (AP Photograph/Barry Reeger)
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He was in his twelfth season at Penn State. He led the Nittany Lions to the Faculty Soccer Playoff semifinals final season, ending 13-3.
Franklin was 104-45 as the varsity’s head coach, however he went 4-21 towards top-10 groups.
Philip Montgomery is presently the interim head coach of the Hokies after they fired Brent Pry following an 0-3 begin.
Penn State Nittany Lions head coach James Franklin towards the Boise State Broncos within the Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn Photographs)
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Penn State has since fallen out of the rankings, shedding every of the final three video games since Franklin was fired. They practically pulled off the upset towards No. 2 Indiana, however the Hoosiers scored a landing within the ultimate minute.
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