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Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones (1) looks to pass against Florida State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. (AP Photo/Colin Hackley)

James Franklin hired as Virginia Tech’s coach, just over a month after Penn State fired him

November 17, 2025

James Franklin has been hired as Virginia Tech’s football coach, a little more than a month after he was fired during his 12th season at Penn State. The Hokies announced the move Monday evening, becoming the first Power 4 program to fill a coaching vacancy this season. Franklin was set to be formally introduced at a news conference Wednesday morning. He was fired by the Nittany Lions on Oct. 12, a day after they lost at home to Northwestern to fall to 3-3. The 53-year-old Franklin went 104-45 at Penn State. He led the Nittany Lions to a College Football Playoff first-round victory last season.

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Louisville running back Isaac Brown (1) runs downfield against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Robert Simmons)

Isaac Brown and Keyjuan Brown help No. 16 Louisville rush past Virginia Tech in 28-16 victory

November 1, 2025

Isaac Brown rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown before leaving late with a leg injury and Keyjuan Brown scored twice in the second half to lift No. 16 Louisville to a 28-16 victory over Virginia Tech. Miller Moss added a touchdown pass for the Cardinals, who rallied Saturday from a 16-7 halftime deficit to win their third straight game. Virginia Tech was led by Kyron Drones, who rushed for 85 yards and a touchdown and also threw for a score. But the Hokies were shut out in the second half and amassed less than 100 yards.

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