BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) - James Franklin has been officially hired as Virginia Tech’s new head football coach, according to Virginia Tech .

Franklin will be officially introduced at a press conference at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 19 at Carilion Clinic Court at Cassell Coliseum. The press conference will be open to the public, in addition to being streamed live on the Virginia Tech football X and Facebook pages, as well as the Hokiesports YouTube page.

Franklin coached at Penn State and Vanderbilt, with a win-loss record of 128-60 over 15 seasons. His resume includes winning more than 68% of his games. A 2024 College Football Playoff semi-final appearance and a Big Ten Championship are also on his list of accomplishments.

This hire will give the Hokies their most accomplished head coa

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