Virginia Tech is another. However, for the right head coach, it's one of the best jobs available. The Hokies used to be a perennial power in the ACC, even reaching the BCS National Championship game when Michael Vick was the quarterback.

Why did Virginia Tech football's Brent Pry era not work out and what should the Hokies look for in a new coach? As VT's coaching search approaches November with a crowded 2025-26 FBS carousel, 247Sports surveyed established high school coaches from the region.

The Virginia Tech Hokies won their third game of the season on Friday night in thrilling fashion, defeating the California Golden Bears 42-34 in double overtime. Quarterback Kyron Drones accounted for five touchdowns in the win, as the Hokies rushed for 357 yards.

After averaging 3.6 wins in his first three seasons at Virginia, Tony Elliott has the Cavs at 7-1 and ranked No. 15 nationally.

Cal finished its 2025 East Coast schedule at 1-1 with its come-from-ahead 42-34 OT loss at Virginia Tech last Friday night.

On Friday night, kids across the city of Louisville will line the streets and celebrate what is widely acknowledged as the zenith of autumn. Less than 24 hours later, on the first day of November, the Louisville football team will play a game at Virginia Tech that matters on every conceptual level.

Miami, Georgia Tech and Louisville all have paths to an at-large bid, while Virginia is undefeated in ACC play.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/virginiatech as PFF Grades and Snap Counts from Virginia Tech's Week 9 Double-Overtime Win Over Cal.