Update:Franklin will be officially introduced at a press conference at 10 a.m Wednesday at Cassell Coliseum. The press conference will be streamed live on the Virginia Tech football X and Facebook pages, as well as the Hokiesports YouTube page.
After news of his hiring, Franklin issued a statement that read, ” “I’m honored and humbled to join the Hokie family… My vision is simple: to restore unmatched excellence, to build something that lasts, and to serve this University, the Commonwealth of Virginia and our amazing fan base with honor, integrity, and passion. I look forward to getting to work with our players, our staff, and the entire Virginia Tech community.”
Previous: Media reports say Virginia Tech has hired former Penn State Head Football coach James Franklin to lead the Hokies as the new head football coach. Contract details have not been released at this time. We will provide details when they become available.
Franklin was fired by Penn State in October following losses to then winless UCLA and Northwestern. He had spent 12 seasons in Happy Valley and last season lost in the College Football semi-finals.
