The No. 15 Miami Hurricanes picked up a much-needed win at Virginia Tech Hokies in a Week 13 college football game. See the highlights.

When James Franklin was fired from Penn State, Virginia Tech entered his life as a fresh opportunity. In interviews, Franklin sounded confident, and it seemed like he was ready to turn that opportunity into something golden. But today’s game turned out to be a disappointing one — not just for Franklin, but for the entire Virginia Tech program.

Whenever a team fires a coach, there is often a different dynamic instantly added to the game. An intangible that cannot be measured by the talent on the field and immediately changes the narrative. The Brent Pry firing was weeks ago, but the news of Franklin’s hiring brings a similar energy.

Virginia Tech Hokies coach James Franklin made his first public splash in Blacksburg on Saturday, joining ESPN’s broadcast during the game against Miami and Virginia Tech. He delivering a confident message about his vision for the program.