James Franklin shakes up ACC recruiting by landing at Virginia Tech, putting Penn State on edge. With Franklin’s move sparking heated debate, Zach Seyko and recruiting insider Brian Smith dissect whether Penn State’s decision to fire Franklin was a massive misstep—especially as recruits, current staff and players may follow him to Blacksburg. Could Penn State lose rising stars like Tony Rojas and Amare Campbell? Will Ethan Grunkemeyer bolt for a starting quarterback role under Franklin?

The conversation covers Penn State’s true stature among college football’s elite and evaluates realistic coaching replacements, factoring in facility upgrades and recruiting territory battles. Insights into Franklin’s history as a relentless recruiter and why Virginia Tech is poised for a dramatic turnaround set the stage for an uncertain Big Ten vs. ACC rivalry. Who emerges stronger from this seismic coaching shift, and is Penn State still a top-tier job?

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