Former NFL star Michael Vick said he remains focused on his first season coaching at Norfolk State, despite rumors linking him to Virginia Tech's coaching vacancy.

There were 26 years separating Michael Vick’s two trips to Piscataway, and the results were equally far apart. A quarter-century after leading Virginia Tech to a 58-20 win over the Scarlet Knights at Rutgers Stadium,

Virginia Tech will resume its quest for revitalization under a new leader next season after parting with fourth-year coach Brent Pry on Sunday. The Hokies are the first ACC vacancy of the 2025 coaching carousel and are essentially tied with UCLA as the first Power Four program to hit the market.

Norfolk State fell to Rutgers, but the postgame story was about respect as Schiano praised Vick and offered his support.