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James Franklin

Current Position

Head Coach

Salary

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Salary

$6,000,000

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Alma MaterEast Stroudsburg/ 1994

DegreePsychology

Age54

High SchoolNeshaminy

HometownLanghorne, PA

Agent:

Jimmy Sexton

CAA

Also Representing

HC/

/Age: 50/$13.3M

Franklin News

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Elite 11 intel: The latest on the four uncommitted quarterbacks

Adam Gorney•05/01/26

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Dominic Maser's recruitment: ACC program making big impression

Adam Gorney•04/24/26

James Franklin, Virginia Tech

James Franklin vows Virginia Tech will 'shock the world' during debut season

Nick Schultz•04/18/26

NCAA Football: Virginia Tech Press Conference-Head Coach James Franklin

James Franklin made mistakes at Penn State; he intends to correct them at Virginia Tech

Andy Staples•04/02/26

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Who can defend the Texas offense in 2026?

Ian Boyd•03/26/26

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James Franklin describes talks with Brent Pry about returning to Virginia Tech

Daniel Hager•02/26/26

Coaching History

Virginia Tech

Head Coach2026 - present

Penn State

Head Coach2014 - 2025

Vanderbilt

Head Coach2011 - 2013

Maryland

Assistant Head Coach2008 - 2010

Kansas State

Offensive Coordinator2006 - 2007

Green Bay

Wide Receivers Coach2005 - 2005

Maryland

Wide Receivers Coach2000 - 2004

Idaho State

Wide Receivers Coach1999 - 1999