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Coverage dated October 3, 2026

James Franklin Addresses Controversial Field Goal Call After Virginia Tech Loss

Headline from Newsweek

Head coach James Franklin reacted to the last-second missed field goal that resulted in Virginia Tech's first loss of the season.

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  1. Not The Bee

    Virginia Tech lost on the closest missed field goal of all time last night, but was it even a miss? We've got all the angles. (opens Not The Bee)

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    Not The Bee's feed description

    We've got controversy in the sports world!

  2. Fox News

    Virginia Tech's controversial missed field goal sparks fiery debate as different angles tell a different story (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Fan video from around the stadium captures Virginia Tech Hokies kicker John Love's razor-thin field goal attempt in the 35-33 loss to Pittsburgh.

  3. New York Post

    Controversial Virginia Tech missed field goal sets college football fans ablaze: ‘Robbed’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    It's 2026 and we still don't have proper technology for field goals, leading to the type of madness that unfolded Friday night in Blacksburg, Va.

  4. Newsweek

    James Franklin Addresses Controversial Field Goal Call After Virginia Tech Loss (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Head coach James Franklin reacted to the last-second missed field goal that resulted in Virginia Tech's first loss of the season.