Virginia Tech has hired James Franklin as its new head football coach, a move that has immediately raised expectations for the Hokies' prospects of reaching the College Football Playoff.
Franklin, who previously led Penn State, brings a track record of success and recruiting prowess to Blacksburg. The hiring signals the program's ambition to compete at the highest level of college football.
Analysts are now debating whether the Hokies can translate this high-profile appointment into a CFP appearance in the near future.
