James Franklin
Mentioned in 10 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows
A college football head coach who previously led Penn State to national championship success before a shocking mid-season firing. He was subsequently hired as Virginia Tech's head coach, tasked with rebuilding the program amid the ACC's competitive decline. His coaching trajectory and program management decisions are frequent topics of discussion in college football media.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Locked On Packers - Daily Podcast On The Green Bay Packers · Apr 12, 2026
GUTEY'S GUYS: Penn State RB Nick Singleton on Day 3 is ideal value for explosive potential
“Mentioned as recently fired Penn State coach who may have impacted Singleton's development trajectory”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Apr 10, 2026
CFP Odds Reaction + Bama Behind The Scenes & Ryan Day Draft Idea
“Discussed as Pitt's new coach with favorable early schedule and unknown year-one performance trajectory”
Cover 3 College Football · Apr 8, 2026
Bold Predictions For 2026: Surprise Teams, Contenders Set To FLOP & More! | College Football
“Penn State coach; discussed as beneficiary of Ethan Grunkemeier's development and potential ACC title game appearance”
Andy & Ari On3 · Apr 2, 2026
James Franklin is HUNGRY to turn Virginia Tech around | No more SEC Championship? Cody Campbell vs Brett Yormark
“New Virginia Tech coach discussing his transition from Penn State and plans to rebuild the Hokies program”
Cover 3 College Football · Apr 1, 2026
Expectations For ACC Teams In 2026: Who Can Contend With Miami? James Franklin’s VT Debut & More!
“New Virginia Tech head coach expected to improve program from 6.5 win projection to 8-4 range”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 Hour 4 Anthony Richardson
“Penn State football head coach; active national championship-winning coach in current college football landscape”
PFT Live with Mike Florio · Feb 27, 2026
Miami QB Carson Beck, Penn State QB Drew Allar, Washington WR Denzel Boston, & Texas A&M WR KC Concepcion join the show from Indy
“Penn State coach fired mid-season, now at Virginia Tech, discussed by Drew Allar”
Josh Pate's College Football Show · Feb 25, 2026
Pate State Extra: Rankings Debates & Shocking Results
“Penn State coach whose mid-season firing was discussed as more shocking than Indiana's championship”
Unnecessary Roughness · Feb 12, 2026
BRANDON WALKER AND KAYCE SMITH DELIVER A THROWBACK EPISODE
“Virginia Tech head coach; criticized for top-10 ranking despite poor final season at Penn State”
The Audible with Stew, Bruce & Ralph: A show about college football · Feb 5, 2026
Buy, Sell, Hold Revisited: ACC
“Virginia Tech's new head coach hired to fill void left by Clemson decline; praised for Penn State success and program-building expertise”