Virginia Tech spring game delayed after parachuter gets trapped on Lane Stadium scoreboard
That is, uh, not supposed to happen.
The pregame festivities did not go as planned ahead of Virginia Tech’s spring football game on Saturday. A parachuter carrying the American flag into Lane Stadium was unable to land on the field and instead got caught on a scoreboard above the stands. As the parachute was caught on top of the scoreboard, the parachuter was dangling in front of the video board.
Take a look at the frightening scene; the parachuter thankfully appeared to be OK. He’s ok but omg!!! A parachutist just crashed into the scoreboard at the Virginia Tech football game.
pic. twitter. com/wHV3tejwiH — Kristin Thorne (@KristinThorne) April 18, 2026 The pre-game parachute jumper hit the scoreboard at the Virginia Tech Spring Game.
The game has been delayed indefinitely. The officials have walked off the field. pic.