VIRGINIA TECH FOOTBALL

Quarterback Grant Wells connected with wide receiver Kaleb Smith for a total of 103 yards.

The first game of the Virginia Tech football season has officially been nailed down for Sept. 2 at Old Dominion University.

Hokies will host a Thursday night game for the first time since 2018 when West Virginia makes a trip to Blacksburg in September.

Grant Wells and Jason Brown commit to play for coach Brent Pry in Blacksburg.

New Head Coach Brent Pry has named Joe Rudolph as the latest member of his staff.

Virginia Tech Football head coach Brent Pry welcomed home his first signing class as the Hokies added 19 players to the squad during Wednesday’s early signing period. Tech’s early signing list included 11 players who completed their prep careers in Virginia, the best haul of in-state talent for the Hokies since 2014.

The Rockbridge County High School grad, formerly known as Lexington High School, has led the Penn State defense for the past 8 seasons.

Virginia Tech hired Penn State defensive coordinator and former Bud Foster disciple Brent Pry as its next head coach. The school made the announcement Tuesday, saying Pry will be introduced Thursday. Pry has been with Penn State since 2014, first as co-defensive coordinator before becoming the defensive coordinator in 2016.

Justin Fuente is out and Virginia Tech is on the hunt for a new head football coach, according to a press release from the school on Tuesday morning.

In Saturday’s college football game, Virginia Tech Hokies (3-1) beat the Richmond Spiders (2-2), 21-10.

The Black Diamond Trophy won’t be going home with the No. 15 Virginia Tech Hokies after its rivalry game against the West Virginia Mountaineers.

Virginia Tech renews its rivalry with West Virginia for the first time since 2017 when the two played in their season opener on a Sunday night at FedEx Field.

The Hokies have scored an average of 40 points against the Tar Heels in their five matchups under coach Justin Fuente.

BLACKSBURG, Va Business owners in Blacksburg are staying optimistic despite the uncertainties surrounding Virginia Techs upcoming football season. As thousands of students prepare to return to campus in just a few weeks, some are cautiously optimistic about a potential boost in revenue. As thousands of students prepare to return to campus in just a few weeks, some are cautiously optimistic about a potential boost in revenue. Casey Jenkins with Downtown Blacksburg Inc says the university accounts for almost all of the towns generated revenue. With the fate of the ACC football season still unclear, Jenkins says student health comes first - but if those plans fall through it could cause a big financial hit for Blacksburg.

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