Virginia Tech fired head football coach Brent Pry, the school announced Sunday afternoon.
The move followed an embarrassing loss to Old Dominion University in Blacksburg Saturday night. It was the team's third straight loss to start the 2025 season.
Pry was in his fourth season as head coach. In a message on social media, Pry thanked Sands and the players. He also encouraged fans "to continue backing these players and this program; your energy and enthusiasm make Lane Stadium one of the best environments in college football."
Offensive Coordinator Philip Montgomery was named interim head coach.
University president Timothy Sands announced the change in a message to the university community, alumni and supporters:
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. Philip Montgomery will serve as interim head coach. We will continue to fully support our team and student-athletes for the remaining games as we strive together to significantly improve the trajectory of our football program this season.
To our students, alumni, and the rest of Hokie Nation, we understand and share your disappointment with the season so far. As we move forward together, please join us in supporting and encouraging our student-athletes and athletics staff as they take on this new challenge.
Board of Visitors members J. Pearson and Ryan McCarthy have been charged by the rector, John Rocovich, to work with university leadership and AD Whit Babcock to develop a financial, organizational and leadership plan that will rapidly position the Virginia Tech football program to be competitive with the best in the ACC. That plan will be presented to the Board of Visitors later this month. The new framework for college sports will be fully established for next season, so this is the time to make a major move.
