James Franklin’s arrival at Virginia Tech has injected a jolt of energy into the Hokies. The program officially introduced the former Penn State head coach at a press conference on November 19. But as they prepare to host No. 13 Miami on Saturday at noon, one question looms large. Will Franklin be roaming the sidelines for his first game in maroon and orange?

The answer is no. According to Miami Insider Gaby Urrutia, Franklin won’t be coaching against Miami this weekend. Interim coach Philip Montgomery will handle sideline duties for the Hokies’ final home game, with Franklin officially taking over the program after the regular season concludes.

But Franklin will be doing something arguably more important than beating the Hurricanes. He’ll be hosting a massive recruiting weekend designed

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