Overview
- ESPN's Pete Thamel reports Virginia Tech is expected to hire Ty Howle as offensive coordinator with play-calling duties.
- Howle has been Penn State’s co-offensive coordinator and tight ends coach since 2020 and previously played on the Nittany Lions’ offensive line.
- CBS Sports has reported Brent Pry will return to Blacksburg as defensive coordinator under Franklin.
- Virginia Tech has signaled major investment in football, with more than $200 million committed to athletics in support of the overhaul.
- Early roster ripple effects include reported recruiting gains such as 2026 prospects Benjamin Eziuka and FatRat Brown, plus transfer defensive lineman Garrett Witherington.