The Virginia Tech football program might not want to wait on James Franklin, and the ex-Penn State coach could wait for Florida State job.

Diaz’s prophecy was one of the major reasons Jimbo Fisher bailed on Florida State for Texas A&M. Fans painted him as the villain. But he saw the lack of investment. He saw the writing etched onto the brick walls of Doak Campbell Stadium. And he made his exit.

The Florida Gators cut ties with Billy Napier on Oct. 19 after starting the season 3-4 with losses to South Florida, LSU, Miami and Texas A&M. Florida entered the year ranked No. 15 in the AP Top 25 Poll with SEC title and national championship aspirations.

After Florida State football's brutal loss to the Clemson Tigers last Saturday, there is no doubt that conversation surrounds the job security of head coach Mike Norvell. As demands for Norvell's job with the Florida State football team grow after each disappointing loss, the latest reporting suggests that there is preparation for such an event.