After three games of the 2025 season, Virginia Tech decided to fire head football coach Brent Pry. At the time of the firing, the Transfer Portal was an option for players who had eligibility remaining beyond this year and for any players who were hoping to redshirt.
When quarterback Kyron Drones found out the Pry was fired, he said on the ACCN Football Podcast that he texted his former head coach. After that, there were team meetings that were held by the players and Drones, along with the other leaders on the team had a message for the rest of their teammates.