Virginia Tech is trying to hire head coach James Franklin before two other college football jobs likely open before 2026.

Virginia Tech football is looking for a head coach. One name getting interest is James Franklin, who was fired at Penn State.

For about 30 minutes on Saturday afternoon, it looked like the Virginia Tech Hokies were about to win their second game in a row and move to 3-2 in ACC play. Unfortunately, a lopsided third quarter changed everything, and the No. 16 Louisville Cardinals (7-1, 4-1) came from behind to defeat the Hokies 28-16 (3-6, 2-3).

Julie Ross will become Virginia Tech’s next executive vice president and provost in 2026, succeeding Cyril Clarke.

The No. 17 Louisville Cardinals (6-1, 3-1 ACC) and Virginia Tech Hokies (3-5, 2-2) meet in an ACC showdown Saturday afternoon. Kickoff from Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Virginia, is set for 3 p.m. ET (The CW Network).

Virginia Tech is another. However, for the right head coach, it's one of the best jobs available. The Hokies used to be a perennial power in the ACC, even reaching the BCS National Championship game when Michael Vick was the quarterback.

The No. 16 Louisville Cardinals face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.

New Virginia Tech guard Neoklis Avdalas made his collegiate debut yesterday against Charleston Southern in a 98-67 Hokies win. While he didn't light up the stat sheet with scoring, he played an exemplary game outside his shooting and did more than pass the eye test.