One notable program that Mike Farrell Sports' Mike Huesmann linked Franklin to is the South Carolina Gamecocks. Although the program has yet to let go of head coach Shane Beamer, the team has fallen to 3-4 on the year and have the No. 11 remaining strength of schedule in college football, according to ESPN's FPI.

Franklin discussed Penn State’s decision to fire him last Sunday, whether he was treated fairly, what his next step in coach will be, and more with ESPN’s Rece Davis, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard and Pat McAfee during an appearance in Athens, Ga.

James Franklin’s $49-plus million buyout could soon look like chump change. Mike Norvell’s rump now roasts on the hot seat after a fourth consecutive loss, and his buyout would check in at more than $58 million at season’s end.

James Geoffrey Franklin, or simply James Franklin, is a former player and American college football coach. Born on February 2 in Langhorne, Pennsylvania, he played as a quarterback throughout his college years at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania.

Gone are the days of Florida State and Clemson dominating the league, with programs like Virginia and Georgia Tech now having a real shot at the College Football Playoff via the ACC Championship Game. There’s no reason why Virginia Tech couldn’t return to that conversation with the right coach.