Big Game James Lands at 13: Too Hot, Too Cold, or Just Right?
Virginia Tech is gearing up for the 2026 season under new head coach James Franklin, who finds himself ranked No. 13 in CBS Sports’ top-25 college football coaches—down six spots from last year. CBS points to Franklin’s mixed tenure at Penn State (104-45 record, six double-digit-win seasons, 2024 national title near-miss) versus his poor 4–21 mark against AP Top 10 teams. Despite a rough start in 2025 that got him fired after a 3-3 skid, Franklin’s career success still earns him a Top 15 nod, and CBS predicts he’ll steer the Hokies back to ACC prominence. Meanwhile, presumed starter Ethan Grunkemeyer leads Virginia Tech’s quarterback room.
In a world where firing your predecessor apparently boosts your own stock, Franklin’s slide from No. 7 to No. 13 is basically a victory lap. Forget wins and losses—this is Power Ranking Theater! Fans marvel as scrapheap coaches rocket up the list by default and get awarded for “potential” like it’s a loyalty card. If Franklin stays alive for a full season, he might climb all the way back to peak bench-press ranking. Meanwhile, the Hokies will count on Grunkemeyer’s “mystery snaps” to decide if CBS really knows what it’s talking about—or if it’s just throwing darts at a chalkboard. Curtain call: can “Big Game James” live up to the hype, or was this ranking just another midnight tweet waiting to happen?
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