David Teel, The Virginian-Pilot

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Virginia Tech football’s first 0-3 start in 38 years has cost head coach Brent Pry his job after less than four seasons.

University president Tim Sands announced the decision Sunday afternoon as the team was being informed. The move comes less than 24 hours after the Hokies’ unsightly 45-26 home loss to Old Dominion on Saturday night.

With setbacks to South Carolina, Vanderbilt and ODU, Tech is off to its worst start since 1987, when the Hokies dropped the first three games of Frank Beamer’s coaching tenure in Blacksburg.

“Unfortunately, the results on the field were not acceptable and a change in leadership is necessary,” Sands said.

First-year offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery, a former Tulsa head coach, will serve as the inter

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