Journey Brown joins James Franklin's coaching staff at Virginia Tech
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:01 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Journey Brown, a former running back at Penn State, will join James Franklin’s coaching staff at Virginia Tech. This marks Brown's first coaching role after medically retiring from football in 2020. His addition comes as Franklin, who was fired from Penn State about a year ago, continues to reshape his new team. The decision may spark mixed reactions among Penn State fans, who may view the move as a betrayal given the rivalry that has developed since Franklin’s departure.
- •Brown announced his coaching role on social media.
- •He previously played for Penn State before retiring in 2020.
- •Franklin has taken recruits from Penn State to Virginia Tech.
- •The relationship between Franklin and Penn State fans remains strained.
- 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Penn State RB joins James Franklin’s coaching staff
"Penn State fans aren’t too fond of James Franklin, and they’ll have more of a reason to dislike him after his latest addition to Virginia Tech.
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