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Virginia Tech Hires Brent Pry as Defensive Coordinator

12/7/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Virginia Tech has hired Brent Pry as its new defensive coordinator under head coach James Franklin.
Pry was dismissed as head coach after an 0-3 start in September.
The university reportedly owes Pry about $6 million from his firing, potentially reduced if he accepts another coaching role.
Franklin praised Pry's contributions to past successes, including top-10 scoring defenses.
Hokies fans are excited after Franklin's recruiting achievements.

History

Historical Context

Brent Pry was appointed head coach of Virginia Tech on November 30, 2021, succeeding Justin Fuente. After a disappointing 3–8 record in 2022, he was dismissed, costing the university approximately $6 million. This reflects a broader trend in college athletics where institutions heavily invest in coaching talent, increasing pressure on coaches to achieve immediate results and impacting recruitment dynamics in college football.

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Story summary

Virginia Tech has hired Brent Pry as its new defensive coordinator under head coach James Franklin.
Pry was dismissed as head coach after an 0-3 start in September.
The university reportedly owes Pry about $6 million from his firing, potentially reduced if he accepts another coaching role.
Franklin praised Pry's contributions to past successes, including top-10 scoring defenses.
Hokies fans are excited after Franklin's recruiting achievements.

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