US EditionVirginia Tech Fires Brent Pry in Wake of Program’s Worst Start in 38 Years
Virginia Tech plans to terminate Brent Pry after a 16-24 overall record and a 0-3 start, including a historic home loss to Old Dominion, signaling major program changes.
- Virginia Tech fired fourth-year football coach Brent Pry on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025, following a home loss to Old Dominion.
- The decision followed Pry's 16-24 record over four seasons and a disappointing 45-26 defeat to in-state rival Old Dominion, dropping the team to 0-3 this season.
- Pry’s tenure, marked by struggles to maintain Virginia Tech’s previous success, included a 3-8 record in 2022 and failure to reach double-digit win seasons since 2016.
- The buyout for terminating Pry’s contract totals $6 million, payable in equal quarterly installments, with potential offsets if he gains another coaching position.
- The move signals a likely search for new leadership amid mounting fan pressure and speculation around Hall of Fame coach Frank Beamer’s son, Shane Beamer, as a top replacement candidate.
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Helena Independent Record
Virginia Tech fires Brent Pry in wake of program’s worst start in 38 years
BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech football’s first 0-3 start in 38 years has cost head coach Brent Pry his job after less than four seasons. University president Tim Sands announced the decision Sunday afternoon as the team was being informed.…
Virginia Tech parts ways with head coach Brent Pry
Virginia Tech fired head coach Brent Pry on Sunday after an 0-3 start to the season that included an embarrassing 45-26 home loss to Old Dominion on Saturday. Offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery takes over as interim head coach. Pry, 55, went 16-24 in his four seasons as head coach of the Hokies and took the program to a bowl game in each of the past two seasons. They won the Military Bowl after the 2023 season and lost in last season's Duke…
Virginia Tech lets go of head football coach, names interim replacement after disappointing season
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WRIC) -- Leadership changes are underway for Virginia Tech Hokies after relieving the head football coach of his duties due to unsatisfactory results on the field, according to a release from the university. On Sunday, Sept. 14, Virginia Tech President Tim Sands announced that Brent Pry, who has led the Hokies since 2021, was replaced by interim head coach Philip Montgomery, the former head coach at Tulsa from 2015 to 2022. "Unf…
Virginia Tech football fires coach after 0-3 start
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WAVY) - After an 0-3 start to start the season, Virginia Tech announced they are firing Coach Brent Pry effective immediately, according to a press release. Pry has led the Hokies since 2021, finishing with a 6-7 record last season. Va. Tech President Tim Sands released a statement following the news. Coach Brent Pry has been relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately. We appreciate Coach Pry’s efforts and service si…
Associated Press News
Virginia Tech fires coach Brent Pry after program's 1st 0-3 start since 1987
Virginia Tech has fired football coach Brent Pry after the program stumbled to its first 0-3 start since 1987. The school announced the move Sunday.
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