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Brian White officially started as Virginia Tech’s athletic director, outlining a vision focused on fan experiences and entertainment while boosting revenue to fund top programs, under a five-year, $1.6 million-per-year contract.
Virginia Tech offered the first public look at James Franklin’s Hokies in the spring game, signaling a transitional era with hopeful signs and lingering questions about the program’s direction, while a skydiver disruption briefly interrupted pregame moments before the event; full coverage remains behind a Tech Sideline paywall.
Virginia Tech women’s basketball earned the No. 6 seed in the 2026 ACC Tournament after an 83-82 win at Virginia, finishing 22-8 (12-6 ACC) and earning a first-round bye for the second straight year. The Hokies will open Wednesday in Duluth, Ga., against the winner of Georgia Tech vs. Florida State, with a potential semifinal against Louisville if they can get past North Carolina in the quarters; Tech also holds tiebreakers over Syracuse, Virginia and Clemson in the conference standings.
Virginia Tech announced a comprehensive overhaul of its football coaching staff under head coach James Franklin, pairing extensive Power Five and NFL experience with familiar Tech alumni to lead the offense, defense and support units, with notable hires including Brent Pry as defensive coordinator/linebackers coach, Ty Howle as offensive coordinator/tight ends coach, Norval McKenzie as assistant head coach/run game coordinator/running backs coach, Danny O’Brien as quarterbacks coach, Fontel Mines as offensive recruiting coordinator/wide receivers coach, and Sean Spencer as run game coordinator/defensive line coach; full bios are available at hokiesports.com.
Virginia Tech football coach Brent Pry, who is struggling with a 0-3 start and a 16-24 record since 2021, has a contract that includes a buyout clause. If fired after 2025, the university would owe him $6 million, payable in installments through 2027. The team's poor performance has put Pry's job in jeopardy, with questions about whether he will get the chance to turn things around.
Virginia Tech's football team has qualified for a bowl game with a 6-6 record, but their specific bowl destination remains uncertain. The article discusses potential options for where the Hokies might play in the postseason.
Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones impressed during the spring game, leading the Maroon team to three touchdown drives in the first quarter with 122 passing yards and two touchdowns. Despite limited contact rules, Drones showcased his skills under coach Brent Pry's watchful eye, capping an optimistic month for the Hokies.
Virginia Tech's director of athletics, Whit Babcock, revealed that Kenny Brooks' departure to coach women's basketball at Kentucky was amicable, with no drama or ultimatums involved. Babcock expressed gratitude for Brooks' contributions to the Hokies and wished him well in his new challenge, while also emphasizing that they had wanted him to stay.
Six Virginia Tech women's basketball players were named to the ACC All-Academic Team, including Georgia Amoore, Taylor Geiman, Cayla King, Elizabeth Kitley, Taylor Soule, and Kayana Traylor. Kitley repeated as ACC Player of the Year, while Amoore set a program record with 116 3's made. All six players have excelled both on and off the court, with multiple academic honors and achievements.