Virginia Tech Ensures James Franklin Doesn’t Get His Desired Job After Blowout Loss to FSU James Franklin may still consider an HC job, but it seems FSU is off the table for now, especially after the

While Virginia Tech and James Franklin have been in steady contact for weeks, even with Franklin reportedly 50% likely to take the Hokies’ job, the former PSU HC hasn’t made a clear decision. It could be a waiting game tied to FSU’s coaching situation, as VT insiders suggest. But the universe may have other plans. Virginia Tech’s 34–14 loss to FSU could change the overall picture.

FSU has lost five games so far this season, and only two games are remaining. Mike Norvell has produced just two winning seasons, in 2022 and 2023, over six seasons with the Seminoles. Those numbers, along with analysts’ and fans’ opinions, point toward the likelihood of an HC with a 38–32 record being fired. Still, FSU officials don’t seem to agree, maybe due to the buyout ($72.2M) or other factors. And now