Virginia Tech Faces NC State Amid Coaching Change and Roster Challenges

Virginia Tech faces NC State at Carter-Finley Stadium amid turmoil after firing head coach Brent Pry and promoting offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery to interim coach. Despite the coaching change and roster uncertainties, Virginia Tech still poses a threat offensively, led by quarterback Kyron Drones, who shows promise but has struggled with consistency and turnovers this season. The Hokies run a spread offense with significant use of motion and outside zone runs, with receiver Donovan Greene as a key downfield target. NC State coach Dave Doeren acknowledges Virginia Tech's talent and warns his team to prepare for a motivated opponent with little to lose. The Hokies’ offensive line and overall team struggles have contributed to their disappointing season, but the matchup remains competitive. The game also marks NC State's return home after two weeks on the road, with the Wolfpack favored but cautious about Virginia Tech's potential.