Penn State's recruiting has sunk to a new low since Franklin was fired. Now at Virginia Tech, the Hokies' recruiting class is set to be their best in at least 13 years.

The former Penn State coach appeared to have some fun at his old school's expense on National Signing Day. There's no question that former Penn State head coach James Franklin has landed on his feet.

Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin is welcoming his first signing class with the Hokies on Wednesday. However, it seems as though he might still have Penn State on his mind. A day after BYU locked up head coach Kalani Sitake following reported interest from Penn State, Franklin served Crumbl cookies at the Virginia Tech signing day ceremony.

Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin appears to have taken a shot at the school that fired him during the 2025 season.

Penn State has searched long and hard for its next head coach, a little over 50 days since James Franklin was fired on Oct. 12. That search may be crossing the finish line soon. According to The Athletic,