BLACKSBURG, Va. – On Sunday, Virginia Tech president Tim Sands confirmed that head football coach Brent Pry was “relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately.” This comes as Virginia Tech lost the first three games of the 2025 football season.
Following the losing streak, students began voicing their concerns about the future of the football team. 10 News spoke to students on campus and asked how they were feeling about the firing of coach Pry.
“A little bit [of] relief, y’know? Because I know the Hokie football team is struggling right now, and what they need right now is a change in leadership. So, my utmost respect to Brent Pry and his work with the hokies. But, it just looks like it wasn’t meshing well.”
Jayden Ko, Virginia Tech sophomore
Following Saturday night’s game against Old Dominion University, which saw Virginia Tech lose 45-26, students voiced their concerns from the seats of Lane Stadium, filling the arena with boos.
“Most people left like, a little bit after halftime. We were already down 31-0. A lot of people lost hope. The people in front of me definitely were booing, people started instead of saying Let’s Go Hokies, people started saying Fire Brent Pry."
Jordan Lee, Virginia Tech senior
On campus Sunday, many students told 10 News that they felt it was time for a change to get the Hokies back on track.
“No disrespect to the team, no disrespect to Coach Brent Pry, I just don’t think it was the right coach for the right team. I just don’t think they were meant to work together.”
Jayden Ko, Virginia Tech sophomore