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James Franklin Transforms Virginia Tech's Recruiting Class in 38 Days

2/4/2026

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James Franklin, the former Penn State head coach, was hired by Virginia Tech in November 2025, triggering a quick recruiting turnaround.
Within 38 days of his firing from Penn State, Franklin leveraged relationships and reassembled his recruiting staff.
He secured 17 commitments, including 11 former Penn State recruits.
This transformed an unranked class into a top 25 prospect.

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Story summary

James Franklin, the former Penn State head coach, was hired by Virginia Tech in November 2025, triggering a quick recruiting turnaround.
Within 38 days of his firing from Penn State, Franklin leveraged relationships and reassembled his recruiting staff.
He secured 17 commitments, including 11 former Penn State recruits.
This transformed an unranked class into a top 25 prospect.