ACC Experts DEBATE James Franklin to Virginia Tech: The Fallout + What’s Next for Penn State
ACC Experts DEBATE James Franklin to Virginia Tech: The Fallout + What’s Next for Penn State  
Podcast: Locked On Nittany Lions - Daily Podcast On Penn State Nittany Lions Football & Basketball
Published On: Fri Nov 21 2025
Description: James Franklin is officially the new head coach at Virginia Tech — and the fallout is massive.Zach Seyko (Locked On Nittany Lions) joins Alex Donno and Kenton Gibbs (Locked On ACC) to discuss what the move means for both programs.Can Franklin rebuild the Hokies into an ACC power? And who will replace him at Penn State — Bob Chesney, Eli Drinkwitz, Brian Hartline, or Brian Daboll?Plus: recruiting drama, roster raids, and the expectations for Penn State’s next coach.#WeAre #PennState #VirginiaTech #JamesFranklin #ACC #B1G #CollegeFootballBecome an every-dayer! Subscribe to Locked On Nittany Lions on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=1Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!GametimeToday's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONCOLLEGE for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Football season is around the corner, visit the FanDuel App today and start planning your futures bets now.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LONittanyLions?sid=YouTubeLocked On College Conferences, HBCU, Basketball & More🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnCollegeFollow the show on X!https://x.com/LockedOnNittanyhttps://x.com/zach\_seyko#lockedonnittanylions #pennstate #nittanylions #pennstatefootball #collegefootball #bigtenfootball #ncaafootball #lockedon #football#recruiting #footballrecruiting #pennstaterecruiting #collegerecruiting #collegefootballrecruiting #highschoolfootballKey words:penn statepenn state nittany lionspenn state footballpenn state schedulepenn state universitypenn state football schedulepenn state basketballpenn state gamepenn state ohio statepenn state michiganpenn state wrestlingpenn state scorepenn state newspenn state rosterpenn state football newspenn state football gamecollege footballpenn state recruitingpenn state football recruitingpenn state football todaypsu footballjames franklinandy kotelnickijim knowlesdrew allarmike rhoadescael sandersonjames franklin press conferencemike rhoades press conferencecael sanderson press conferenceRemember to subscribe... https://www.youtube.com/@lockedonnittanylions?sub\_confirmation=10:00 Intro James Franklin Leaves for Virginia Tech1:28 Why Franklin & Virginia Tech Make Sense3:45 What Went Wrong Between Franklin & Penn State4:34 Franklin’s Strengths and Weaknesses6:48 Virginia Tech’s Expectations vs. Penn State’s Pressure9:59 Recruiting Fallout – Which PSU Players Might Follow Franklin13:12 The Myth of “Big Game Franklin”?14:45 What Penn State Needs From Its Next Coach17:46 Setting Realistic Expectations for PSU’s Rebuild19:46 How Quickly Franklin Can Make VT an ACC Power23:32 Bob Chesney, Eli Drinkwitz, Brian Hartline – PSU Candidates26:04 High Ceiling or Safe Floor? Penn State’s Dilemma31:00 Final Thoughts – Both Programs Get a Fresh Start Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.