Hokies fall to Old Dominion 45-26 Saturday night; Pry fired

The Virginia Tech football team lost to Old Dominion 45-26 Saturday night dropping to 0-3 on the season. The Hokies will conclude a three-game homestand next Saturday when they welcome the Wofford Terriers into Lane Stadium for a noon kick on 103.3 FM WESR.

The Monarchs got on the board first in the middle of the first quarter with a six-yard run by Colton Joseph, the first of four consecutive drives in which ODU found the end zone. At halftime, the score was 28-0.

In the second half, the Hokies moved the ball to open the half but stalled, failing to convert a fourth and short. ODU would go on to kick a field goal to lead 31-0.

Tech’s offense found an explosive play though with Kyron Drones finding wideout Ayden Greene for a 67-yard strike down the sideline, the longest play from scrimmage for the Hokies this season. The very next play, Donavon Greene hauled in a 10-yard touchdown to get the Hokies on the board.

The Hokies would find the end zone three more times on the night, first with a Drones run from four yards out, then Donavon Greene again caught a 23-yard strike and Tyler Mason caught a three-yard score.

President Tim Sands shared the following message with our university community, alumni and supporters:

“Coach Brent Pry has been relieved of his coaching duties effective immediately. We appreciate Coach Pry’s efforts and service since 2021. Unfortunately, the results on the field were not acceptable and a change in leadership is necessary. Philip Montgomery will serve as interim head coach. We will continue to fully support our team and student-athletes for the remaining games as we strive together to significantly improve the trajectory of our football program this season.

“To our students, alumni, and the rest of Hokie Nation, we understand and share your disappointment with the season so far. As we move forward together, please join us in supporting and encouraging our student-athletes and athletics staff as they take on this new challenge.

“Board of Visitors members J. Pearson and Ryan McCarthy have been charged by the rector, John Rocovich, to work with university leadership and AD Whit Babcock to develop a financial, organizational and leadership plan that will rapidly position the Virginia Tech football program to be competitive with the best in the ACC. That plan will be presented to the Board of Visitors later this month. The new framework for college sports will be fully established for next season, so this is the time to make a major move.”