After a second bye week in three weeks, the Virginia Tech football team will play the first of its final three games of the 2025 season on Saturday night against Florida State on the road. This is a matchup that could be considered the "James Franklin Sweepstakes" for the loser.
Franklin has been linked to the Virginia Tech opening, while many believe that if FSU moves on from Mike Norvell following the season, it could be a landing spot for Franklin. A Seminoles win moves them one game closer to becoming bowl-eligible, and would that be enough to save Norvell's job?