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 Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026