As the season draws to an end, decisions are imminent, Zoom interviews are frequent, and everyone is waiting for Lane Kiffin — for now.

Franklin became Virginia Tech's head coach the same week the Nittany Lions are preparing for Senior Day at Beaver Stadium.

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith has spoken often with former Nittany Lions coach James Franklin since his dismissal last month. Although Smith was unable to watch Franklin be introduced Wednesday as Virginia Tech’s new coach, he said Wednesday night after practice that he’s “really happy” for his former boss.

The quarterback, who suffered a left ankle fracture on Oct. 11 against Northwestern, underwent a successful surgery and has begun rehab. He still looks to be a present member on the team.

But now that's all history, because Narduzzi and Franklin will now be coaching in the same conference — Narduzzi still at Pitt, and Franklin now at Virginia Tech."I'm excited about him," Narduzzi said at his end of the week press conference.

Penn State interim head coach Terry Smith sent the school a warning about recruiting after Virginia Tech hired James Franklin.