Franklin’s Hokies vs Penn State Recruiting Race

The recruiting war between Penn State and Virginia Tech is heating up, with both programs locked in a fierce battle for top talent heading into the December signing period. Virginia Tech briefly took the national edge in rankings after James Franklin’s departure, but Penn State is clawing back with strong commitments and a similar talent level — both have 21-22 players signed and six four-stars. Key players like QB Peter Bourque and DL Stanley Montgomery highlight the matchup, while personal stakes rise for Franklin, who took his staff and players to Blacksburg, hinting at lingering tensions from his Penn State exit. The race is far from over — and it’s going to be close. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/220d5a639d417293