Virginia Tech fans know the stakes are higher than ever in Blacksburg this fall. After years of rebuilding and a rocky campaign last season, Brent Pry enters his fourth year with a serious spotlight on his future, and the Hokies are ready to throw everything at a turnaround. The plan is to shake up the offense, lean on new coordinator Philip Montgomery, and trust a fresh wave of transfers and young talent. But with a grueling schedule ahead and postseason hopes riding high, Pry needs difference-makers everywhere, especially if he wants to save his job and finally deliver on long-standing Hokie expectations.

Most eyes, naturally, turn to quarterback Kyron Drones . The Baylor transfer who battled injuries last season is back and fully healthy, ready to reclaim his spot as one of

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