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Virginia Tech hires James Franklin

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Penn State, James Franklin agree to drastically reduced buyout as ex-coach moves on to Virginia Tech

Turns out Penn State won't be swallowing the $49 million buyout once attached to James Franklin's contract.

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How Much Does Penn State Owe James Franklin amid Va Tech Contract, Buyout Negotiation?

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James Franklin Contract: Penn State Saves Millions After He Takes Virginia Tech Job

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Michigan State vs Penn State score and highlights as Nittany Lions win 28-10

Michigan State football has had a difficult week and even worse season, but there's still some room to salvage the final weeks of the season.

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Virginia Tech reportedly hires James Franklin as next head coach after Penn State firing

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AP Top 25 rankings: Where Ohio State football ranks after exciting Week 12 schedule

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James Franklin gives Virginia Tech perfect CEO figure as Hokies invest heavily in resurrecting program

Early in the 2025 season, Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock went before the university board and made a plea: The Hokies needed to make significant investments in the football program to get out of the ACC cellar.

Rising College Football Coach Emerges as Favorite for Penn State Job After James Franklin News

According to BetOnline, current Missouri Tigers head coach Eli Drinkwitz is the favorite to become the next Penn State head coach. He has +150 odds, which is better than Brent Key at +300 and Brian Hartline at +400.

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Penn State loses key in-state Class of 2026 commitment

The longer Penn State's search for a new head coach to replace James Franklin continues, the more challenging the job of keeping the recruiting class together for the Class of 2026 is becoming. This is to be expected of course, but another commitment from Penn State's current recruiting efforts has backed off his commitment to the Nittany Lions.