Franklin’s Move and the Player Exodus | Penn State Nittany Lions Football News

James Franklin’s high-stakes move from Penn State to Virginia Tech has fans buzzing — and not all for the right reasons. After a rocky final season at Penn State, where he started 3-3 and ultimately left with 12 key players in tow, Franklin’s now trying to reassure Hokies fans that his new recruits won’t get preferential treatment. But many aren’t buying it — calling it a PR stunt and dredging up old rumors of favoritism from his Penn State days, especially around NIL and playing time. Meanwhile, some Virginia Tech fans suspect the backlash is just Penn State supporters still bitter about his departure. Franklin, though, seems proud of his legacy at Penn State — even as the fallout continues to ripple through coaching circles and locker rooms alike. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://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/0cfa2c5a5de9bce9