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Virginia Tech is reportedly finalizing a deal with former Penn State football Head Coach James Franklin.

Franklin will replace Brent Pry, who was fired earlier this year following a 0-3 start to Virginia Tech's season.

Penn State fired Head Coach James Franklin following the team's loss to Northwestern last month.

Virginia Tech is reportedly finalizing a deal with former Penn State football Head Coach James Franklin, according to ESPN.

The sports network says that a deal is expected to come down soon, and that Franklin will serve as the school's next head coach.

What we know:

Assuming the deal goes through, Franklin will replace Brent Pry, who was fired earlier this year following a 0-3 start to Virginia Tech's season.

Following Pry's firing, Virginia Tech's Board of

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