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Virginia Tech is still in search of their quarterback for the 2026 recruiting class, but they could be getting close. Last night, the Hokies made the final seven for one of the top quarterbacks in the country, four-star Oscar Rios.

Brent Pry reacts to Antwaun Powell-Ryland being drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles

The Philadelphia Eagles selected Virginia Tech defensive end Antwaun Powell-Ryland Jr. with the 209th pick. Powell-Ryland lit up opposing offenses since his transfer to Virginia Tech.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 26

Brent Pry reacts to Aeneas Peebles being drafted by the Baltimore Ravens

Virginia Tech defensive tackle Aeneas Peebles was selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 210th pick of the NFL draft. For Peebles, the ACC has long been where he has wreaked havoc.

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College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 26

Brent Pry reacts to Dorian Strong being drafted to the Buffalo Bills

Former Virginia Tech cornerback Dorian Strong was drafted by the Buffalo Bills with the 177th overall pick in the 6th round. In the Upper Marlboro, MD, natives three years as a Hokie, Strong complied a decent 2024, with 32 tackles (20 solo), two interceptions, and six pass breakups.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 26

Brent Pry reacts to Jaylin Lane being drafted to the Washington Commanders

Virginia Tech wide receiver Jaylin Lane was selected by the Washington Commanders with the 128th pick in the NFL Draft. Lane emerged as one of the Hokies' top receivers in his two seasons at Virginia Tech, tallying just over 1,000 yards and eight touchdowns.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 26

Brent Pry reacts to Bhayshul Tuten being selected to the Jacksonville Jaguars

The first Hokie off the board was Virginia Tech running back Bhayshul Tuten. Tuten was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars with the fourth round, 104th pick.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 23

Virginia Tech offers Jackson State transfer wide receiver

Jackson State wideout Isaiah Spencer recently disclosed that h has been offered from coach Brent Pry and the Virginia Tech Hokies. Spencer has spent the first two years of his time at Jackson State where the Tigers went 19-6 through Spencer's two years.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 18

Virginia Tech Football: CBS Sports Top 150 players of 2025 leaves out Hokies

For Virginia Tech, the three full seasons under Brent Pry have seen their fair share of ups and downs. There have been highs, which included turning around a season that started 1-3 to an eventual 7-6 season in 2023 that saw the Hokies win their first bowl game since 2016.

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / April 13

Brent Pry, Mario Cristobal, and More: 5 ACC Coaches with Something to Prove

By Mike Huesmann This article is part two of five where I go through each Power Four conference and the Group of 5 looking at coaches who have something to prove in 2025 and what exactly they have to prove.

Everything From Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry After Hokies Spring Game

It was a big day in Blacksburg, as Virginia Tech wrapped up spring practice today with their spring game. After the game was finished, Hokies head coach Brent Pry spoke with the media and here is everything that he had to say.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 12

Virginia Tech Football: Virginia Tech spring game shows off defense — maybe too much

As year four under head coach Brent Pry has completed its spring phase, there were a number of questions on how this team would line up. Quarterback William "Pop" Watson was not dressed, and neither was defensive lineman Ben Bell, leaving quarterbacks Davi Belfort, A.J.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 10

Virginia Tech Football: Three Players On Defense To Watch In Hokies Spring Game

As the annual Virginia Tech spring game rolls around, so does the excitement as possible stars show Tech fans what they can look out for. And in year four, under Brent Pry, excitement is needed to bolster the hopes of Tech fans.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 10

How to Listen to Virginia Tech's Spring Game

After a turbulent three years at the helm for Brent Pry, it is time now, more than ever to get things right. Pry has tallied back-to-back bowl appearances and has dealt with a fair share of different attitudes from media and his squad alike.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 10

Three Things To Watch For In The Spring Game

The Hokies are now officially heading into year four of the Brent Pry era, and with that comes the annual Virginia Tech spring game. In recent years, Hokie fans have been able to get their first look at some of the transfers added to the team, and this year will be similar.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 8

Virginia Tech Football: Notes and Quotes from Tuesday’s practice (4/8)

With the annual Virginia Tech spring game just days away, there has been an increased intensity and focus within the program, meshing transfers young players is never an easy task, but from what was said Tuesday during the teams obligatory post-practice media duties things seem to be on the right foot.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 2

Former Tennessee Vols player who left via the transfer portal looks to be in line to start at new program

Former Tennessee Vols running back Cam Seldon, who left the UT program via the NCAA transfer portal earlier this offseason, could be in line to start at

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / April 2

2026 Defensive Lineman Locks in Virginia Tech Official Visit

The Hokies recently locked in an official visit for 2026 defensive lineman Isaac Chukwurah. Chukwurah, is yet to recieve a rating from any national recruiting services, however, if the Hokies can cement their name early, then when bigger schools look towards ther junior, the Hokies could have an early leg up.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / March 29

Virginia Tech Football: Hokies get new win totals projection for 2025 season

With spring practice just underway for the Hokies, there is still a lot of uncertainty over the future of this Virginia Tech squad under Brent Pry. In three years with Virginia Tech Pry has compiled a 16-21 record.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 26

Former Vols player that transferred from Tennessee after the 2024 season has already switched positions at his new program

A former Tennessee Vols player who left Rocky Top after the 2024 season (via the NCAA transfer portal) has reportedly switched positions at his new program.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / March 19

Virginia Tech would entertain playing Colorado in spring football game

Deion Sanders could have a second taker after the Colorado head coach floated the idea of playing a live opponent in a yearly spring football exhibition game.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 12

Virginia Tech dismisses DC Chris Marve, two others

Virginia Tech defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Chris Marve was one of three staff members dismissed, coach Brent Pry announced Thursday. Pry also said that the program parted ways with offensive line coach Ron Crook and senior director of strength and conditioning Dwight Galt IV.

College Football News / Gridiron Heroics / November 5

Virginia Tech Hokies: Brent Pry’s excruciating close-game disasters have wrecked 2024 season

Winning close games is the hallmark of good college football head coaches. Unfortunately for the Virginia Tech Hokies, their head coach has a disastrous 1-11 mark in one-score games during his two-plus years leading the program.

College Football News / Boston College Eagles on SI / October 18

Everything Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry Said After Win Over Boston College

The Boston College Eagles (4-3, 1-2 ACC) football team lost to the Virginia Tech Hokies (4-3, 2-1 ACC) 42-21 on Thursday night at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. After the game, Hokies head coach Brent Pry spoke about the victory and what he saw in his team’s performance.

College Football News / Miami Hurricanes on SI / September 28

Everything Head Coach Brent Pry Said After Gut-Wrenching Loss To No. 7 Miami

Coaching mistakes and trouble managing the clock were the Virginia Tech Hokies' downfall as they fell to No. 7 Miami. Hokies head coach Brent Pry took to the podium and spoke after the shocking loss on the road.

College Football News / Nittany Sports Now / September 28

After Further Review…: Former Penn State DC Brent Pry, Virginia Tech’s Upset Bid Falls Short in Controversial Finish

They’ll be talking about this one for a while, and many will feel former Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry and Virginia Tech got jipped. With three seconds left and Virginia Tech down 38-34, Tech had one last play from the Miami 30.