Brent Pry: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 9

Sources: Virginia Tech Hires Brent Pry As Defensive Coordinator

Nearly three months after being fired, Brent Pry is back. According to sources, new head whistle James Franklin is hiring Pry as his next defensive coordinator.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / December 7

Virginia Tech Hokies Hiring Brent Pry as 2026 Defensive Coordinator

New Virginia Tech Hokies coach James Franklin is making sure he is getting experience on his coaching staff to help boost the program. After being fired from Penn State earlier this year, there are some former coaches who are going to be available from former Nittany Lions teams to join Franklin in Blacksburg.

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College Football News / ESPN / December 7

Sources: Fired Pry hired back by Va. Tech as DC

Brent Pry is back at Virginia Tech as the team's new defensive coordinator, just months after being fired as the program's head coach, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 7

Winters: Dissecting the New Hire Hype Around Virginia Tech Football

After Virginia Tech football parted ways with Brent Pry on Sept. 14, the rumor mill instantly began churning about who would be the proper fit to restore the Hokies to their glory days.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 7

Report: Virginia Tech is Targeting Former Head Coach Brent Pry To Be Its Defensive Coordinator

You don't see this everyday. After being fired as Virginia Tech's head coach earlier this season, Brent Pry is reportedly going to be back in Blacksburg next season.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 30

The Good, Bad, and Ugly from the Hokies 27-7 Loss vs Virginia

It's the end of an unfortunate era for the Hokies. A season that was started under Brent Pry has now finished identically to Virginia Tech's first campaign with Pry.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 30

Recapping The Phillip Montgomery Era At Virginia Tech

Well, what a wild season. Virginia Tech Football played UVA last night (Saturday, 11/29) and lost 27-7 to get to a 3-9 record to finish the season, arguably their worst season of my lifetime.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 27

Hughes: Virginia Tech Football's 2025 Season A Tale of Two Campaigns

Virginia Tech football’s 2025 season has been a tale of two campaigns, split cleanly down the middle by a single decision, one that reshaped the trajectory of the program.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 19

New Virginia Tech Football HC James Franklin gets emotional when asked about Brent Pry

The 2025 Virginia Tech football season has been a disaster. The Hokies are 3-7 and fired Brent Pry to start the season after the Hokies struggled early on.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 18

Speculation mounts on CFB coach’s return to school that fired him

Former Penn state and Vanderbilt head coach James Franklin has just signed on to lead the Virginia Tech football program. As he gets settled in Blacksburg, could the long-time Nittany Lion coach tap an old friend and familiar Virginia Tech face to help lead a new staff?

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 17

Potential Coordinator Candidates For James Franklin at Virginia Tech

It's finally official; Virginia Tech has hired former Penn State head coach James Franklin! The Hokies have more hires to make to fully complete Franklin's staff in Blacksburg, am I am here to go over who he may hire for offensive and defensive coordinator.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 17

James Franklin pressured to make decision on ACC head coach opening

Virginia Tech’s head‑coaching vacancy, created after the school moved on from Brent Pry earlier in the college football season, has come down to one clear preference in recent days: former Penn State coach James Franklin.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / November 15

Virginia Tech football rumors: Hokies eyeing James Franklin as next head coach

James Franklin, who was fired as the Penn State football coach just over a month ago, may not be without a job for very much longer. According to multiple reports, Virginia Tech is circling Franklin, with CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz saying that Franklin “continues to be the top target” for the Hokies vacancy.

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College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / November 12

Rising college football head coach emerging as top candidate for Virginia Tech job

Virginia Tech's head coaching search might be taking a turn, if predictive market Kalshi is an indication. Tech fired Brent Pry in September, and has long been linked with Penn State coach James Franklin.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / November 11

Updated Head Coach Candidates for Virginia Tech (11/11)

A great deal has happened since Brent Pry was fired almost two months ago. Several names have emerged as favorites to be the next Virginia Tech head coach.

College Football News / Louisville Cardinals on SI / October 31

Preview: Louisville Cardinals vs. Virginia Tech Hokies

After having to scrap out a difficult victory against Boston College, the Louisville football program is heading back on the road, stepping into one of the more difficult places to play in the sport to take on Virginia Tech.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 17

Breaking Down Gus Malzahn As The Potential Next Virginia Tech Head Coach

With Brent Pry’s tenure coming to an abrupt end, Virginia Tech finds itself at a familiar crossroads, searching for a head coach who can restore stability, excitement and competitiveness to a once-proud program.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / October 17

ESPN Analysts Float Former Penn State Head Coach As A Potential Fit For Virginia Tech

This is shaping up to be one of the craziest college football coaching carousel's of all time and one of the jobs that is currently open is Virginia Tech.

College Football News / Field Level Media / September 17

Hokies launch post-Brent Pry era against winless Wofford

Virginia Tech has opted for an overhaul and plays its first game since firing coach Brent Pry when Wofford visits Saturday afternoon. The game in Blacksburg, Va., matches two teams with 0-3 records.

College Football News / LWOSports.com / September 15

Virginia Tech Coaching Search: Who Replaces Brent Pry?

With Brent Pry officially out as Virginia Tech’s head football coach after a disappointing 0–3 start to the 2025 season and a 16–24 overall record, the Hokies now face a pivotal decision.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / September 14

14 Coaching Candidates to Replace Brent Pry at Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech fired head football coach Brent Pry on Sunday. Pry's dismissal comes after the Hokies were completely dominated by Old Dominion in a 45-26 loss on Saturday night.

College Football News / Yardbarker / September 15