Penn State fans made their voices heard about interim head coach Terry Smith following a blowout win over Virginia Tech.

As the 2026 recruiting cycle reaches the stretch run, Georgia, LSU, Maryland, Oklahoma, Texas and a reenergized, James Franklin-led Virginia Tech are among the major programs looking to dazzle top recruits in Week 13, only 12 days from the 2026 early signing period (Dec. 3-5).

Virginia Tech’s financial commitment to football is evident in new coach James Franklin’s five-year contract, which guarantees him $41.75 million and dramatically increases pay for assistant