The 2024 college football regular season is down to its final two weeks, with plenty still to be settled both on and off the field. Virginia Tech, currently 5-5, is coming off its second bye week and will face Duke this weekend, aiming to secure bowl eligibility.
If the Hokies don’t notch their sixth win against the Blue Devils, their postseason hopes will hinge on next weekend’s rivalry matchup against Virginia at Lane Stadium. Afterward, attention will shift to off-the-field developments, where Brent Pry and his staff are expected to have a busy period ahead.
Brent Pry gives potential look into transfer portal activity
In his third season at Virginia Tech, Brent Pry is navigating what many would describe as a disappointing year. Ahead of the team’s trip to Durham, N.C., Pry joined Tech Talk Live to offer some insight into the upcoming transfer portal activity.
“We’ll have five to eight transfer spots based on attrition and potential departures from the program,” Pry shared. “That number could grow, but for now, that’s where we stand.”
This projection is far from surprising. The key questions now are which players might enter the portal and which ones will stay. It’s likely Pry already has a solid understanding of who might be considering a move.
Such uncertainty is a hallmark of the current college sports landscape, especially in the NIL era, where schools operate with vastly different budgets. Virginia Tech’s resources don’t measure up to those of some bigger programs, which adds another layer of challenge. Should the Hokies fail to achieve bowl eligibility, it wouldn’t be shocking to see the number of players leaving via the portal increase. These final two games are about more than just making a bowl—they could have significant implications for the program’s future.
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