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James Franklin compiled a 125–60 career record as head coach at Vanderbilt (2011–2013), Penn State (2014–2025), Virginia Tech (2026–present). Franklin was mentored by Ralph Friedgen and Ron Vanderlinden and Ron Prince. The Franklin coaching tree has produced 5 head coaches, including Joe Moorhead, Charles Huff, Bill O'Brien, Brent Pry, Ricky Rahne.

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James Franklin

125–60 (67.6%)Active · Virginia Tech

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Mentors

Ralph Friedgen

marylandAsst. Head Coach, OC, QBs · Maryland · 2008–2008

75–50

Ron Vanderlinden

marylandAsst. · Maryland · 2000–2000

13–11

Ron Prince

kansas stateAsst. · Kansas State · 2006–2007

17–20

Head Coaches Developed

Joe Moorhead

penn stateOC / quarterbacks · Penn State · 2016–2017

26–47

Charles Huff

penn stateRunning backs / ST Coord · Penn State · 2014–2017

16–21

Bill O'Brien

vanderbiltAsst. · Vanderbilt · 2011–2011

33–26

Brent Pry

penn stateLinebackers / Asst. Head Coach · Penn State · 2014–2018

16–21

Ricky Rahne

penn stateQuarterbacks / Pass Game Coord · Penn State · 2014–2018

30–33

Head Coaching Career

SchoolYearsWLPctTitles
VanderbiltVanderbilt
2011–2013241561.5%—
Penn StatePenn State
2014–20251014569.2%—
Virginia TechVirginia Tech
2026–present00—%—
Career Total1256067.6%—

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