James Franklin Hired At Virginia Tech + Duke And UNC Win + Where Will Lane Kiffin Coach Next?

Lane Kiffin is currently at the center of major coaching speculation, with strong interest coming from programs such as LSU and Florida, as well as early reports linking him to the New York Giants’ potential NFL coaching vacancy. LSU has reportedly even flown his family to Baton Rouge, signaling serious pursuit. At the same time, Kiffin has pushed back on reports that Ole Miss gave him a November 28 deadline to decide his future, calling the rumors false and emphasizing on the Pat McAfee Show that he loves his situation in Oxford. Where will Lane Kiffin be coaching next season?

James Franklin was fired by Penn State in October 2025 after the team started 3-3 and suffered three straight conference losses, including a damaging defeat to Northwestern. However, Franklin is now the new head coach at Virginia Tech. What does this mean for the ACC?

Duke earned an impressive 78-66 victory over Kansas in the Champions Classic at Madison Square Garden last night. Cameron Boozer led the Blue Devils with 18 points, 10 rebounds and 5 assists, while Isaiah Evans added 16 points and Patrick Ngongba II contributed 13 on perfect shooting. Kansas struggled offensively playing without standout freshman Darryn Peterson due to a hamstring injury. How good is Duke?

Meanwhile, North Carolina defeated Navy 73-61 in what marked the Tar Heels’ 2,400th win in program history. Caleb Wilson delivered a standout performance with 23 points and 12 rebounds, supported by Luka Bogavac’s 16 points and Jarin Stevenson’s 11 points and 8 rebounds. Caleb Wilson is the real deal. Is UNC a threat to Duke?