Virginia Tech shakes up the ACC by landing James Franklin as head coach, signaling a new era for Hokies football. Can Franklin’s arrival restore Virginia Tech as the ACC’s next powerhouse and legit national contender after years of mediocrity?Jackson Holzer and Kenton Gibbs break down the seismic impact of Franklin’s hire, debating if Penn State made the right call letting him go and how his recruiting prowess and culture-building could shift the ACC’s balance of power. The hosts spotlight Franklin’s strengths as a relationship builder, his mixed record in big games, and the challenge of building elite quarterbacks, while also questioning the ceilings for programs like Miami, Georgia Tech, and Clemson. Key discussion points include the Hokies’ recent facilities investment, ACC national perception, and which schools stand to lose the most as Virginia Tech regains relevance under Franklin. Will the Hokies become the ACC’s next signature team? Support 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) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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