Virginia Tech Head Coach Brent Pry Shocks College Football World by Turning Down Massive $8.5 Million Offers from Powerhouse Programs Including BYU, Tennessee, Georgia, and Notre Dame, Declaring His Loyalty: ‘I Have No Plans Beyond Being the Virginia Tech Head Coach’!
In an era where coaching loyalty is often fleeting and million-dollar offers sway even the most dedicated mentors, Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry has made a stunning decision that’s shaking up the college football world. Multiple sources confirm that Pry recently turned down multiple lucrative offers—some reportedly reaching as high as $8.5 million per year—from elite programs including BYU, Tennessee, Georgia, and even Notre Dame.
The move comes as a shock to many insiders who expected Pry to explore new horizons following a resurgence at Virginia Tech. However, the 54-year-old coach made it clear that no paycheck could match his commitment to the Hokies.
“I have no plans beyond being the Virginia Tech head coach,” Pry declared in a press conference that has since gone viral across sports media. “This program, these players, and this fanbase mean more to me than any offer on the table. I didn’t come here to bounce around—I came here to build something.”
Pry, who took over at Virginia Tech in 2021, has slowly rebuilt the culture of the program, bringing toughness, discipline, and a renewed sense of pride to Hokie Nation. Under his leadership, the team has steadily improved, and many believe 2025 could be a breakout year.
The offers reportedly came after a flurry of coaching vacancies and behind-the-scenes interest from schools looking to poach Pry’s rising stock. Georgia and Notre Dame, in particular, were said to have pitched long-term visions with national championship ambitions, while Tennessee and BYU presented aggressive packages that included full control over recruiting operations.
But none of that moved Pry.
“What we’re doing here is special,” he said. “I’m not chasing money. I’m chasing legacy.”
Hokie fans can breathe a sigh of relief—for now. In a landscape dominated by big money and quick exits, Brent Pry’s bold stand for loyalty might just be the story college football needs.
