One college football team's pursuit of James Franklin as the program's next coach just got a bit more complicated. Find out the latest college football rumors.

James Franklin and Penn State ’s 3-3 start through the first six games of the 2025 season led to his firing, ending a 12-year stint in Happy Valley. Despite Franklin’s 104-45 record at the helm, Penn State decided to pay what equates to the third-highest buyout in college football history at $49 million, according to CBS.

Former Penn State head coach James Franklin was linked to Auburn and Florida State amid rumors of Virginia Tech's interest.