Virginia Tech made one of the most significant moves of the college football offseason, announcing that James Franklin will take over as the Hokies’ next head coach. Franklin will be officially presented at a press conference on Wednesday, November 19, at 10 a.m. ET at Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum. For Virginia Tech, this marks the beginning of a new era. For Arkansas, Franklin’s decision reshapes the contours of its own coaching search.
Virginia Tech Got a Proven Winner
Franklin arrives in Blacksburg with a résumé that few active coaches in the sport can match. During his tenure at Penn State, he coached 18 All-America selections, 32 national award winners or finalists, and 59 NFL Draft picks.