Brent Pry: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 21

Former Tennessee Vol that was a highly touted recruit lands with third college football program

Former Tennessee Vols running back Cam Seldon has reportedly found a new home in college football. Seldon, 6-foot-1/211 pounds, is a former four-star recruit who signed with Tennessee during the 2023 recruiting cycle.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / January 15

$41.7 million head coach delivers college football’s No. 1 rebuild of recruiting cycle

The Virginia Tech Hokies finished the 2025 season 3–9 overall and 2–6 in the ACC under interim head coach Philip Montgomery, who took over after the program fired Brent Pry on September 14 following an 0–3 start.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / January 11

Brent Pry Named One Of the Top Coordinator Hires Of The Offseason

In one of the more unique hires of the offseason, Brent Pry is coming back to Virginia Tech to be the defensive coordinator under James Franklin. Franklin was one of the splashiest hires of the entire offseason and he made the decision to bring Pry back to run the defense.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / December 27

Former Tennessee Vols 4-star signee is reportedly entering the transfer portal for a second time

A former Tennessee Vols running back is reportedly entering the NCAA transfer portal for a second time. According to CBS Sports' Matt Zenitz and Chris Hummer, former Vols running back Cam Seldon is planning to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Jan.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / December 15

College football program receives multi-million dollar gift after coaching change

The college football coaching carousel is beginning to slow down as the 2026 offseason approaches. So far, no fewer than 18 different Power Four programs will have a new head coach in 2026.

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.

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.

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.

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 / 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.

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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.

Virginia Tech Hokies News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / November 6

Hughes: The 'Wait-And-See' Mentality Around Virginia Tech Football Is Permeating

Right now, it feels as if Virginia Tech football is stuck in the middle, caught somewhere between what was and what could be. The Brent Pry era ended on Sept.

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 / 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 / Virginia Cavaliers on SI / September 16

Tony Elliott Weighs in on Brent Pry Firing

While their two programs are rivals, that does not mean that Tony Elliott did not have respect for former Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry. Elliott addressed the firing of Pry when talking to the media on Tuesday morning ahead of the Cavaliers' matchup against Stanford.

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.