Written by Adrian Beecher
Virginia Tech has dismissed Brent Pry as head coach following a winless start to the 2025 season. The decision was confirmed after the Hokies dropped their third straight game, losing 45-26 at home to Old Dominion. Pry finishes his time at VT with a 16-24 record since being hired in 2021. Offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery has been named interim head coach for the rest of the season.
President Tim Sands addressed the situation in an official statement: “Coach Brent Pry has been relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately. We appreciate Coach Pry’s efforts and service since 2021. Unfortunately, the results on the field were not acceptable and a change in leadership is necessary.” VT has not yet won a game in 2025, as of the Old Dominion loss.
Pry issued a parting message in which he expressed gratitude to many corners of the program: “On behalf of Amy and our entire family, I want to thank President Sands, Whit, and the Virginia Tech community for giving me the opportunity to lead this proud football program. Coaching at Virginia Tech has been an incredible honor and a chapter of our lives we will always cherish.” He also thanked his players: “Your hard work, resilience, and commitment to excellence—on the field, in the classroom, and as members of the community—have been inspiring every single day.”
Looking at Virginia Tech’s schedule, the Hokies have several upcoming games that are now under new interim leadership. The full 2025 schedule includes:
- Wofford, home, September 20
- at NC State, September 27
- Wake Forest, home, October 4
- at Georgia Tech, October 11
- vs. California, home, October 24
- Louisville, home, November 1
- at Florida State, November 15
- vs. Miami (FL), home, November 22
- at Virginia, November 29
With Montgomery taking over, the focus will be on figuring out which parts of the roster and coaching staff can stabilize. The leadership change is dramatic, but the schedule gives the Hokies chances to rebuild momentum. Wofford is the first opportunity to get a win, and then games against NC State and Wake Forest will show whether this transition can stick.
In closing, Pry reflected: “Blacksburg will always hold a special place in our hearts. We leave with wonderful memories and lifelong friendships, and we will forever be cheering for the Hokies.”
Virginia Tech now looks ahead to finding consistency, renewing buy-in, and restoring confidence among players and fans. The path won’t be easy, but the timetable to turn the season has been reset.
