When the Virginia Tech football team closed out the 2025 season with a 27-7 loss at Virginia in the battle for the Commonwealth Cup last month, it began the James Franklin era in Blacksburg. There were questions as to what was going to happen with the roster in terms of retention and with the coaching.
Was Franklin to keep anyone from the previous staff who worked under Bren Pry? There was some retention by Franklin, with offensive line coach Matt Moore and wide receiver coach Fontel Mines remaining. Pry is even coming back as the defensive coordinator, the same position he held at Penn State before coming to Virginia Tech.