Virginia Tech's two post-Frank Beamer hires were a coach who had not led a Power 4 program (Justin Fuente) and a first-time head coach (Brent Pry). In Franklin, Virginia Tech gets a proven winner from the Big Ten and SEC, who knows the region extremely well and will be extremely motivated to compete for league titles and CFP appearances.

Below is the college football TV and live stream schedule for Week 13 of the 2025 season. All times Central: Jacksonville State at Florida International, 2:30 p.m., CBS Sports Network ( CBS Sports video) SEC sets kickoff times, TV info for Nov. 28-29 games Nov. 17, 2025, 12:03 p.m.

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As James Franklin becomes the next leader at Virginia Tech, there is one college football program who could not land the former Penn State coach.

Lane Kiffin and the No. 7 Ole Miss Rebels are 10-1 this season and are primed for a spot in the College Football Playoff. Meanwhile, Kiffin has been at the center of coaching rumors over the last several weeks.

Vanderbilt football moved up one spot in the US LBM Coaches Poll to No. 13 after its off week and up to No. 12 in the AP Poll. The Commodores (8-2, 4-2 SEC) most recently defeated Auburn in overtime on Nov. 8. They will next host Kentucky (5-5, 2-5) at FirstBank Stadium on Nov. 22 (2:30 p.m. CT, ESPN).

College football analyst Joel Klatt says Alabama’s offensive flaws and lack of balance make the Crimson Tide too one-dimensional to win a national championship after their 23-21 loss to Oklahoma.