James Franklin formally introduced as Virginia Tech’s new head football coach Clark Palmer November 19, 2025 1 minute read Virginia Tech hosted a press conference to welcome in the school’s new football coach. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. Franklin says he has already hit the recruiting trail: Share: Post navigation Previous: Hamburger Helper sales uptick … as an economic indicator?Next: Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation hands out Kegley Awards Related Stories Congressman defends election reform bill against Jim Crow comparisons Ian Price February 17, 2026 0 Anti-bullying bill introduced following suicide death in Roanoke County fails in General Assembly Clark Palmer February 17, 2026 0 Town of Bedford looking for final round of feedback from residents on 2045 Comp Plan Gene Marrano February 17, 2026 0