Skydiver's parachute gets stuck on scoreboard at Virginia Tech spring game in harrowing scene

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A skydiver at the Virginia Tech spring football game was stranded midair after his parachute got stuck on the scoreboard during his descent in a harrowing scene Saturday at Lane Stadium.

The skydiver tried to steer toward the field but was working against the wind. The skydiver’s parachute got stuck on the top of the scoreboard, leaving him suspended in midair and delaying the game as emergency personnel hustled to step in.

Emergency personnel used a crane to remove the skydiver from the scoreboard.  

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A crowd watches the Virginia Tech Hokies play the Miami Hurricanes at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va., Nov. 22, 2025. (Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)

"We are grateful to report that the skydiver was safely secured and is currently stable. Our primary focus remains on their well-being," Virginia Tech posted on social media.

"We extend our sincere appreciation to the first responders, event staff, and medical personnel for their swift, coordinated and professional response."

Virginia Tech football is entering its first season under head coach James Franklin.

The team hired Franklin after firing Brent Pry after an 0-3 start. After firing Pry, the team went 3-6, finishing 3-9 on the season.

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Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin (Ryan Hunt/Getty Images)

The Hokies went 10-4 in 2016 and 9-4 in 2017 but have mostly been a middling team since then, finishing above .500 just twice since the 2018 season.

Penn State fired Franklin last season after three straight losses, a skid that ended with a 30-24 overtime loss to Oregon at home, and