With Virginia Tech’s search committee officially kicking off the search for the next head football coach last week, rumors of potential candidates have started to swirl. Names are flying fast – from proven winners to up-and-comers and everyone in between – as tension begins to build.
The Hokies’s widely publicized investment into football, a fertile recruiting ground, storied tradition within the program, and a passionate fan base combine to make Virginia Tech’s opening intriguing to coaches from across the country. But expectations of elevating the program back to the national stage necessitate a high-stakes decision – one the committee knows it must get right.
Over the past week, speculation has circulated about dozens of contenders, but who is actually in play for the position? Our staff has compiled a list of eight names we feel are legitimate contenders.