Virginia Tech goes into the football season seeking its first Atlantic Coast Conference championship since 2010. The once-proud program has some reasons for optimism. The Hokies finished last season 7-6 with a win in the Military Bowl, and they bring back all 11 starters on offense, including quarterback Kyron Drones and receiver Jaylin Lane.
Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones , center, listens as offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach Tyler Bowen, right, sets up a drill during an NCAA college football practice in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, Aug. 2, 2024. Virginia Tech head football coach Brent Pry watches during NCAA college football practice in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. The Virginia Tech football team’s lunch pale sits on the sideline as the defensive unit practices next to Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va.
Lane and the Hokies are excited to begin their pursuit of that goal, one that has eluded this once-proud program for the past 13 seasons. Virginia Tech finished last season with a 7-6 record and closed the campaign with aStill, the Hokies believe their first bowl win in seven years can propel them into this season.
The Hokies last won the ACC title in 2010, but optimism is high thanks to 20 returning starters and a soft schedule. Coach Brent Pry, entering his third season, is cautioning against lofty expectations. Kyron Drones finished fourth in the ACC media’s preseason player of the year voting, with 13 first-place votes. Drones took over as starting quarterback in the Hokies’ third game of 2023 and finished the season with 2,084 yards passing, 17 touchdowns and three interceptions. He leads a Virginia Tech offense that returns all 11 starters.
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