James Franklin ranked second among ACC coaches ahead of Virginia Tech season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
James Franklin, the newly appointed head coach of Virginia Tech, is ranked No. 2 among ACC coaches by Andy Staples of On3/Rivals. Although Franklin has yet to coach a game for the Hokies, he has already transformed the recruiting, turning a class ranked in the 120s into a projected top-25 class. He is also focused on the 2027 recruiting year, placing Virginia Tech in the top 10 of team recruiting rankings. Franklin's history at Penn State included consistent double-digit wins, although he faced criticism for not winning crucial games against elite teams.
- •James Franklin joined Virginia Tech in November 2025.
- •He is currently ranked No. 2 among ACC head coaches.
- •Franklin rapidly improved the Hokies' recruiting class rankings.
- •He emphasizes taking players with multiple years of eligibility.
- •Virginia Tech is committing serious resources to football.
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Virginia Tech football: Where is James Franklin ranked among ACC coaches?
"James Franklin near the top in these new ACC head coaching rankings.
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