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 coaching carousel rumors.

Franklin is listed as the favorite to become the next head coach at two programs: the expected choice, Virginia Tech, and the more surprising one, Arkansas.

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

Following the decision made by Auburn Athletic Director John Cohen, Freeze shared his final thoughts on his time on the Plains and sent a farewell message to fans and players on X. “As I reflect on my time here at Auburn,

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.

Virginia Tech is trying to hire head coach James Franklin before two other college football jobs likely open before 2026.