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James Franklin to become Virginia Tech football head coach

Published: November 17, 2025 at 5:03 PM

After weeks of speculation, whispers and rumors--Hokie Nation can now breathe a sigh of relief. Virginia Tech has officially named James Franklin as the next head coach for Hokies football, per Pete Thamel at ESPN.

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