When Virginia Tech decided to fire head football coach Brent Pry after a Week 3 blowout loss to Old Dominion at home, it opened a door for current Hokies football players in terms of deciding on their future and saving a year of eligibility.
Since Pry was fired before four games were completed, it allowed the current members of the Virginia Tech program to redshirt, save a year of eligibility, and enter the Transfer Portal. Some players took advantage of that, and one of the first ones to do it was cornerback Dante Lovett.
Throughout his Virginia Tech career, the Crofton, Maryland native improved and was poised for a big 2025 season, but that never materialized after Pry's firing, and he made the decision to save a year of eligibility. The junior entered the portal, and according to Pete Nakos of On3, Lovett is scheduled to make a pair of visits to schools out west, with one being an ACC school.
Former Virginia Tech CB Dante Lovett reportedly visiting Cal and Boise State
Nakos reported that Lovett is going to visit California and Boise State, his rep told Nakos. During his time in Blacksburg, Lovett registered 36 tackles, one interception, and a forced fumble. His one interception occurred in the 2024 season during the Duke's Mayo Bowl against Minnesota, resulting in a 24-10 Hokies loss. He registered a career-high six tackles in that game. Before entering the portal, Lovett had six tackles in two games in 2025 against South Carolina and Old Dominion.
It remains to be seen where Lovett ends up, but landing at an ACC school and one that is on Virginia Tech's schedule next season would be tough to see. Boise State is a program where he would slot in for the Broncos and make a big-time impact. He would do the same at Cal as well. Wherever he ends up, a school will be getting a good one.