Virginia Tech reportedly in 'early talks' with James Franklin as next head coach

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Virginia Tech reportedly in 'early talks' with James Franklin as next head coach

Former Penn State coach James Franklin has emerged as a serious candidate at Virginia Tech, with the school and Franklin engaging in early discussions about the Hokies’ vacancy, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel .

Franklin is expected to be off the market soon, but Virginia Tech continues to run a full national search. The Hokies fired Brent Pry on Sept. 14, one day after a 45-26 loss to Old Dominion dropped the team to 0-3.

Since then, VT has explored multiple avenues, but sources said there is clear mutual interest with Franklin, who has expressed a desire to return to coaching immediately.

Franklin, 53, appeared on ESPN’s College GameDay days after being fired and said he “can’t