James Franklin and Virginia Tech have come to an agreement to make him the school's next head coach.

The school announced Monday that Franklin has been named the new leader of the football program at Virginia Tech .

"Virginia Tech has attracted and hired an incredible head coach and extraordinary recruiter in James Franklin. The Board of Visitors enthusiastically supports this hire," said Rector of the Board of Visitors John Rocovich. "We signal to Hokie Nation, and the entire nation, the shared importance of athletic support and success."

Franklin was fired by Penn State on Oct. 12 , one day after the team's homecoming loss to Northwestern . He also lost to Oregon and UCLA in the weeks leading up to his firing. Associate head coach Terry Smith has been serving as t

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