Kyron Drones Stuns College Football World, Announces Return for 2025 Season with Bold Championship Aspirations
Blacksburg, VA – May 14, 2025 — In a move that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, Virginia Tech quarterback Kyron Drones announced his return for the 2025 season, opting to delay his NFL ambitions to pursue what he calls “unfinished business.” The electrifying signal-caller, who emerged as one of the ACC’s most dynamic playmakers in 2024, declared his intent to lead the Hokies back to national championship contention and secure his legacy as one of the greatest quarterbacks in program history.
“I came to Blacksburg to build something special,” Drones said in a video posted to social media. “We’re not done yet. I’m coming back to finish what we started — to bring the Hokies back where we belong: on top of college football.”
Drones’ decision comes on the heels of a breakout 2024 campaign in which he threw for over 3,400 yards, rushed for nearly 800 more, and accounted for 35 total touchdowns. Under his leadership, the Hokies went 10-3, finished second in the ACC, and won their first New Year’s Six bowl since 2009 — a dramatic 38-35 win over Ole Miss in the Orange Bowl.
His return instantly reshapes the national conversation about contenders for the 2025 season. With Drones under center, Virginia Tech enters the year as a legitimate playoff threat. Head coach Brent Pry, who has overseen the program’s resurgence, hailed Drones’ decision as “a turning point for this team and this university.”
“Kyron’s leadership, toughness, and vision for this program are second to none,” Pry said in a statement. “He’s not just a special player — he’s the heartbeat of this team.”
Drones’ return is also deeply personal. In his announcement, he referenced Virginia Tech legends like Michael Vick and Tyrod Taylor, expressing his desire to join their ranks in program lore. “Those guys laid the foundation. I want to be the one who takes us all the way. I want to bring a national championship to Blacksburg.”
The buzz around Drones’ announcement is already palpable. National analysts have moved Virginia Tech into early top-10 projections, and fans are flooding social media with excitement. ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit called it “the biggest offseason decision in college football,” while others noted the rarity of a top-tier quarterback turning down the draft spotlight for another year on campus.
Beyond the stats and accolades, Drones’ return signals a cultural shift in Hokie football — a belief that the program’s best days aren’t just behind it, but ahead.
“I’ve been blessed with a platform, with teammates who fight every down, and a fanbase that deserves greatness,” Drones said. “So I’m staying. For one more year. For all of us.”
The 2025 college football season just got a lot more interesting — and in Blacksburg, the dream of championship glory is alive and well.
