TL;DR
- Virginia Tech hired former Penn State coach James Franklin.
- Franklin will not coach the upcoming game against Miami.
- Interim head coach Philip Montgomery will lead the Hokies.
- Franklin's coaching tenure officially begins after this weekend.
Virginia Tech initiated the initial significant move in what's anticipated to be a tumultuous college football coaching carousel.
Penn State's former coach, James Franklin, was brought on board to usher in a new chapter for their program after his earlier dismissal from the university.
The Hokies, with a 3-7 record, are also scheduled to play this weekend, meaning several events will be occurring simultaneously in Blacksburg.
Virginia Tech hosts No. 13 Miami (8-2) on Saturday at 12 noon.
Franklin is now a Hokie, but his role won't be in play yet on Saturday.
Will James Franklin be coaching this game?
No, James Franklin is not coaching for Virginia Tech on Saturday against Miami.
The Hokies will still be led by interim head coach Philip Montgomery.
It's unusual for a coaching change of this nature to occur mid-season. The new coach possesses minimal understanding of the existing coaching staff, players, or on-field strategies.
Franklin will undoubtedly be monitoring the situation closely, and his presence would be logical.
However, a coach such as Franklin will also understand the significance of respecting another coach's territory, particularly an interim coach like Montgomery who is simply attempting to perform his duties under challenging circumstances.
Franklin's era will officially begin soon enough on the field. But not quite yet.
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