When Virginia Tech hired Brent Pry to replace Justin Fuente as football coach in November of 2021, they were hoping the former Penn State defensive coordinator could turn things around. There were some signs there that it was beginning to happen going into the 2024 season.
A year that began with so much hope, and the fanbase was thinking that the Hokies were back. However, a season-opening overtime loss at Vanderbilt began a season that spiraled out of control quickly and ended with another win needed over Virginia for the second straight year to just become bowl-eligible.