Smith's lifelong Penn State ties came full circle with his first win as interim head coach on Saturday.
It's a rematch in Charlottesville, and the Nittany Lions are ready for it.
Franklin will now compete with Penn State in the Northeast.
Duzansky was named to the award's watch list last season.
The Nittany Lions stay ranked despite being swept by Minnesota and winning a five-setter over Ohio State.
Franklin's original buyout was around $49 million.