Bud Foster retained as defensive coordinator, Fuente brings impressive track record to Hokies
BLACKSBURG – Virginia Tech President Dr. Timothy D. Sands, Director of Athletics Whit Babcock and the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors announced Sunday that Justin Fuente has formally accepted an offer to become Virginia Tech’s head football coach. Fuente will be officially introduced at a Monday press conference.
The 39-year-old Fuente joins the Hokies after leading a remarkable resurgence during his four seasons as head coach at the University of Memphis. In 2014, after leading the Tigers to their first conference championship since 1971 and the most wins in Memphis history over a two-year period, Fuente was the unanimous selection as American Athletic Conference Coach of the Year.