BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech fired head football coach Brent Pry on Sunday, citing unacceptable on-field results and announcing that a change in leadership was necessary.
The university announced the move one day after the Hokies’ 45-26 loss to Old Dominion. Philip Montgomery has been named the interim head coach for the remainder of the season.
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In a statement, University President Tim Sands said the decision was made to improve the trajectory of the program.
“We appreciate Coach Pry’s efforts and service since 2021,” Sands said. “Unfortunately, the results on the field were not acceptable and a change in leadership is necessary.”
The university also announced that Board of Visitors members J. Pearson and Ryan McCarthy will work with Athletic Director Whit Babcock to develop a plan to make the program more competitive in the Atlantic Coast Conference. That plan is expected to be presented to the board later this month.
Sands addressed the fan base directly in the statement, acknowledging their disappointment with the season.
“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,” he said.
