Skydiver crashes into scoreboard before Virginia Tech game

BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ/Gray News) - A skydiver parachuting down with the flag at Virginia Tech’s spring football game had to be rescued after he crashed into the scoreboard.

Shortly before kickoff at 3 p.m. Saturday, three skydivers were parachuting into Lane Stadium. One skydiver landed on the field as planned, while wind gusts pushed another onto the adjacent practice field.

The third skydiver crashed into the scoreboard and was left dangling from the top of it. He was stuck for 30 minutes before firefighters safely brought him down.

Virginia Tech released a statement in the press box, saying the skydiver was secure and in stable condition. A later statement on X indicated he was not injured in the incident.

However, the scoreboard was damaged.

After the delay, the game started at 4:10 p.m.