James Franklin is already making moves as Virginia Tech’s head coach. He is changing the staff, intending to rebuild the program. Those moves have fueled rumors about a Group of Five head coach potentially joining Virginia Tech, which he was forced to address.

On the Pat McAfee Show , James Franklin revealed that he plans to interview both Penn State and Virginia Tech staff members. He explained that he wants to shortlist candidates for his new staff. With positions still open, rumors pointed to Old Dominion head coach Ricky Rahne as a possible addition. However, Rahne dismissed the idea.

“I’m saying that these rumors that Coach Franklin and I have talked about this job and whatever, that’s not true. And Coach Franklin has a job to put together. I have a job to coach this team,” Rah

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