Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster will retire after the 2019 season, the school announced on Thursday.
Foster, who initially joined Virginia Tech as a member of Frank Beamer's first staff in 1987, is stepping down following 33 years serving as an assistant coach for the Hokies.
"Virginia Tech has been home for 33 years and I'm grateful to continue doing what I love for one more season," Foster said. "I'll always be indebted to Coach Beamer for bringing me to Blacksburg back in 1987. Coach Fuente has been phenomenal to work with and I can't thank him enough for the way he has embraced our defensive philosophy and the many traditions of Virginia Tech football.