Franklin vs Swinney Rivalry Deepens | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

James Franklin’s arrival at Virginia Tech has sparked buzz as he prepares to face longtime rival Dabo Swinney in the same conference — a matchup fans are already hyping. The two coaches, who’ve known each other for years and even shared Nike trips, call each other “my guy” and have wives who are friends, adding a personal layer to their intense on-field rivalry. While both are famously low-key and laser-focused on competition, Swinney’s firsthand experience with Franklin’s Penn State players — now transferred to Virginia Tech — makes this showdown even more intriguing. The first head-to-head…