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Penn State Fires Franklin, Hires Him at Virginia Tech
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Penn State Fires James Franklin, Hires Him at Virginia Tech: A Surprising Turn of Events
The Penn State Nittany Lions football program recently dismissed head coach James Franklin, a move that sparked mixed reactions from fans. Despite a successful season and a strong College Football Playoff run, Franklin was let go after a slight dip in performance. He quickly found a new home at Virginia Tech, with Penn State agreeing to a reduced buyout of eight million dollars. The decision has left Penn State without a clear frontrunner to lead the once-dominant program, while Franklin moves on to a new opportunity.
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