When Virginia Tech fired football coach Brent Pry back in September, it was after just three weeks into the season. Since four games had not been played, it allowed players to redshirt and save a year of eligibility.
Some players took advantage of the early firing by entering the Transfer Portal when it opened for 30 days following Pry's firing. Two players who entered the portal, cornerback Dante Lovett and punt return/wide receiver Tucker Holloway, both left Virginia Tech and saved a year of eligibility for 2026.
Both players drew a lot of interest in the portal, and both have committed to new schools for next season.