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  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Running back Travon McMillian #34...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Running back Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies scores the go ahead touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the fourth quarter of their 31-24 win at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Cornerback Greg Stroman #3 of...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Cornerback Greg Stroman #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies returns a punt for a touchdown against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tavien Feaster #28 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tavien Feaster #28 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, top, leaps over Virginia Tech...

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    West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, top, leaps over Virginia Tech linebacker Anthony Shegog as he rushes for a first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Arkansas's Austin Allen (8) fires a pass off to teammate,...

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    Arkansas's Austin Allen (8) fires a pass off to teammate, Hayden Johnson (32), as Virginia Tech's Tremaine Edmunds (49) defends during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up prior to...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up prior to the start of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Davon Grayson #85...

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    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Davon Grayson #85 of the East Carolina Pirates scores a touchdown while being defended by cornerback Greg Stroman #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Phillips #5 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies breaks up a pass during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Deshawn McClease #33...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Deshawn McClease #33 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball against the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 38-0 (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: The Virginia Tech Hokies take...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: The Virginia Tech Hokies take the field prior to their game against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up before and...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up before and NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) breaks the tackle...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) breaks the tackle of Old Dominion safety Denzel Williams (25)during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Safety Sean Carter #31 of...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Safety Sean Carter #31 of the Old Dominion University Monarchs intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Henri Murphy #12 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech's Steven Peoples (32) falls into the end zone...

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    Virginia Tech's Steven Peoples (32) falls into the end zone after breaking the grasp of East Carolina's Tyree Owens (56) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled by cornerback Mike Daniels Jr. #4 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the second half at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Wayne Gallman #9 of the...

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    ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Wayne Gallman #9 of the Clemson Tigers celebrates a touchdown during the ACC Championship against the Virginia Tech Hokies on December 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball following his reception against the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Arkansas's Keon Hatcher (4) controls a pass and keeps a...

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    Arkansas's Keon Hatcher (4) controls a pass and keeps a foot in the end zone despite the efforts of Virginia Tech's Brandon Facyson (31) during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. The officials initially called the ball at the 1-yard line, but reversed their decision to a touchdown after reviewing the tape. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

  • Virginia Tech's Sean Savoy (15) celebrates his touch down with...

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    Virginia Tech's Sean Savoy (15) celebrates his touch down with teammate Kalil Pimpleton (88) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

  • CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to pass during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies drops back to pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Steven Peoples #32...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Steven Peoples #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates his touchdown run against the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Arkansas's Austin Allen (8) nails a pass against Virginia Tech...

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    Arkansas's Austin Allen (8) nails a pass against Virginia Tech as teammate Rawleigh Williams III waits for someone to block during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver C.J. Carroll (86) celebrates a touchdown...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver C.J. Carroll (86) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the second half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Arkansas fans cheer on the Razorbacks against Virginia Tech in...

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    Arkansas fans cheer on the Razorbacks against Virginia Tech in the first half of the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Henri Murphy #12 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Henri Murphy #12 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Jerod Evans #4 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Jerod Evans #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies runs with the ball against Deatrich Wise Jr. #48 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Phillips #5 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips, right, catches a pass...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips, right, catches a pass as he is pressured by West Virginia cornerback Mike Daniels Jr. in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ray-Ray McCloud #34 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ray-Ray McCloud #34 of the Clemson Tigers catches a pass during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Brandon Simmons #23...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Brandon Simmons #23 of the Old Dominion University Monarchs carries the ball while being pursued by defensive back Mook Reynolds #6 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 38-0 (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech safety Terrell Edmunds, left, and quarterback Josh Jackson...

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    Virginia Tech safety Terrell Edmunds, left, and quarterback Josh Jackson celebrate after an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Virginia Tech won 31-24. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Jamie Jarmon #6...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Jamie Jarmon #6 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens is hit following his reception by safety Reggie Floyd #21 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Justin Fuente of...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Head coach Justin Fuente of the Virginia Tech Hokies is seen on the sideline during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after scoring a second quarter touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) gains yardage during...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) gains yardage during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Charles Scarff #85...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Tight end Charles Scarff #85 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens is tackled following his reception by safety Terrell Edmunds #22 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente welcomes defensive tackle Tim...

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    Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente welcomes defensive tackle Tim Settle (4) back to the bench after a stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Austin Allen #8 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Austin Allen #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks drops back to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Joe Walker #3 of...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Joe Walker #3 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens throws while being persued by defensive tackle Jarrod Hewitt #55 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the bal following his reception against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Terrell Edmunds #25 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Terrell Edmunds #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies tries to stop Keon Hatcher #4 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Running back Thomas Jefferson #28...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Running back Thomas Jefferson #28 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens is pursued by linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 and defensive tackle Ricky Walker #8 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Jerod Evans #4 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Jerod Evans #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies signals to his team against the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Kicker Joey Slye #46 of...

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    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Kicker Joey Slye #46 of the Virginia Tech Hokies attempts a field goal against the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Dabo Swinney of...

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    ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers and head coach Justin Fuente of the Virginia Tech Hokies shake hands during the ACC Championship on December 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach of the Virginia...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies Justin Fuente looks on in the first half against the Old Dominion University Monarchs at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips of the Virginia Tech Hokies catches a pass in front of safety Dravon Askew-Henry #6 and cornerback Hakeem Bailey #24 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first quarter at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips of the Virginia Tech Hokies catches a pass in front of safety Dravon Askew-Henry #6 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first quarter at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies throws against the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball during the second half against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech defensive back Divine Deablo (17) hauls in an...

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    Virginia Tech defensive back Divine Deablo (17) hauls in an interception during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach of the Virginia...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies Justin Fuente shakes hands with quarterback J.P. Caruso #9 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens following the game at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman (3) breaks away for a touchdown...

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    Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman (3) breaks away for a touchdown on a punt return against Delaware's Christian Lohin (94) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, left, and Virginia Tech...

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    Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, left, and Virginia Tech defensive end Trevon Hill (94) run onto the field prior to the start of the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Running back Travon McMillian #34...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Running back Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after scoring the go ahead touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the fourth quarter of their 31-24 win at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech tight end Dalton Keene (29) tries to get...

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    Virginia Tech tight end Dalton Keene (29) tries to get past Old Dominion cornerback Joe Joe Headen (24) during the second half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes for a second quarter touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Former Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer, right, greets a...

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    Former Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer, right, greets a fan as he and former quarterback Michael Vick, left, watch the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Cornerback Hakeem Bailey #24 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Cornerback Hakeem Bailey #24 of the West Virginia Mountaineers tackles quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) talks to Virginia Tech...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) talks to Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuentes during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Safety Dravon Askew-Henry #6 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Safety Dravon Askew-Henry #6 of the West Virginia Mountaineers tackles running back Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Jerod Evans #4 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Jerod Evans #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled by the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive end Vinny Mihota #99...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive end Vinny Mihota #99 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates his sack against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens with linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka #54 in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech safety Divino Deablo, left, and cornerback Greg Stroman...

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    Virginia Tech safety Divino Deablo, left, and cornerback Greg Stroman break up a pass attempt to West Virginia wide receiver David Sills V in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Virginia Tech won 31-24. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies drops back to pass against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Running back Travon McMillian #34...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Running back Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies scores a touchdown against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Steven Peoples #32...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Steven Peoples #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies scores a touchdown against the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Tyshon Dye #22...

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    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Tyshon Dye #22 of the East Carolina Pirates is tackled by linebacker Tremaine Edmunds #49 and cornerback Brandon Facyson #31 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech defensive end Trevon Hill (94) recovers a fumble...

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    Virginia Tech defensive end Trevon Hill (94) recovers a fumble by Delaware quarterback Joe Walker (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-0. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes for a third quarter touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Cornerback Adonis Alexander #36 of...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Cornerback Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies gestures to the crowd against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Phillips #5 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) and teammate Virginia...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) and teammate Virginia Tech tight end Chris Cunningham (85) celebrate a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-0. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Safety Toyous Avery #16 of...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Safety Toyous Avery #16 of the West Virginia Mountaineers chases after quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the fourth quarter at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Jackson #17 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech defensive end Trevon Hill runs the ball back...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    Virginia Tech defensive end Trevon Hill runs the ball back after intercepting a pass-attempt in the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Teammates Dominique Reed #3, Keon...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Teammates Dominique Reed #3, Keon Hatcher #4 and Austin Allen #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks celebrate after a touchdown against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Kelly Bryant #2 of...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Quarterback Kelly Bryant #2 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver C.J. Carroll (86) lays out to...

    Steve Helber / AP

    Virginia Tech wide receiver C.J. Carroll (86) lays out to haul in a touchdown pass during the second half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Virginia Tech won the game 38-0. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Greg Stroman #3 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Greg Stroman #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Place kicker Joey Slye #46...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Place kicker Joey Slye #46 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts after missing a fourth quarter field goal against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Jerod Evans #4 of the...

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    ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Jerod Evans #4 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes during the ACC Championship against the Clemson Tigers on December 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Virginia Tech's James Clark (89) hauls in a pass in...

    Karl B DeBlaker / AP

    Virginia Tech's James Clark (89) hauls in a pass in front of East Carolina's Corey Seargent (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

  • ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Dabo Swinney of...

    Mike Ehrmann / Getty Images

    ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers and head coach Justin Fuente of the Virginia Tech Hokies shake hands during the ACC Championship on December 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the Clemson Tigers is tackled by Terrell Edmunds #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the third quarter of their game at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Auarterback Will Grier #7 of...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Auarterback Will Grier #7 of the West Virginia Mountaineers is tackled by Adonis Alexander #36 and Anthony Shegog #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech's Kyle Chung (61) and Henri Murphy (12) celebrate...

    Michael Dwyer / AP

    Virginia Tech's Kyle Chung (61) and Henri Murphy (12) celebrate the touch down by Sean Savoy, behind, during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: James Clark #89 of the...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: James Clark #89 of the Virginia Tech Hokies returns a kick in front of place kicker Evan Staley #30 of the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Travon McMillian #34 of...

    Tim Bradbury / Getty Images

    CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies loses his helmet as he is tackled by the Boston College Eagles defense during the first half at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Travon McMillian #34 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled by Austin Bryant #7 of the Clemson Tigers during the first quarter of their game at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech's Bucky Hodges (7) tries to slip by much...

    Bob Leverone / AP

    Virginia Tech's Bucky Hodges (7) tries to slip by much of the Arkansas defense during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to throw against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Henri Murphy #12 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Henri Murphy #12 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tavien Feaster #28 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tavien Feaster #28 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball during the first quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Running back Travon McMillian #34...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Running back Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates his touchdown reception against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies throws against the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. Virginia Tech defeated East Carolina 64-17. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) leaps into the end...

    Stephen M. Dowell / TNS

    Clemson wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) leaps into the end zone for a touchdown against Virginia Tech in the Atlantic Coast Conference championship at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Fla., on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. Clemson won, 42-35. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips scores a touchdown in...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips scores a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Austin Allen #8 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Austin Allen #8 of the Arkansas Razorbacks drops back to pass against the Virginia Tech Hokies in the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech running back Travon McMillian (34) tries to get...

    Steve Helber / AP

    Virginia Tech running back Travon McMillian (34) tries to get past Clemson cornerback A.J. Terrell (8) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) tries to elude Old...

    Steve Helber / AP

    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) tries to elude Old Dominion cornerback Brandon Addison (1) during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman, (25) breaks up the pass intended...

    Michael Dwyer / AP

    Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman, (25) breaks up the pass intended for Boston College's Nolan Borgersen (82) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: C.J. Carroll #86 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: C.J. Carroll #86 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball after a reception during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Following his interception, safety Terrell...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Following his interception, safety Terrell Edmunds #22 of the Virginia Tech Hokies stiff arms quarterback Joe Walker #3 of the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes after his reception against the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. Virginia Tech defeated East Carolina 64-17. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Santos Ramirez #9 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Santos Ramirez #9 of the Arkansas Razorbacks tries to stop Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Steven Peoples #32...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Running back Steven Peoples #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates following his touchdown run against the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies runs with the ball during the first half against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Running back Steven Peoples #32...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Running back Steven Peoples #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tripped up by safety Toyous Avery #16 of the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, left, and Clemson head...

    Steve Helber / AP

    Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, left, and Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney enjoy a laugh prior to the start of their NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech players and coaches celebrate after an NCAA college...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    Virginia Tech players and coaches celebrate after an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Virginia Tech won 31-24. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Joey Slye #46 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Joey Slye #46 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after kicking a field goal during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson, left, rushes past West Virginia...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson, left, rushes past West Virginia cornerback Mike Daniels Jr. in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, top, leaps over Virginia Tech...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, top, leaps over Virginia Tech linebacker Anthony Shegog as he rushes for a first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Virginia Tech won 31-24. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson throws to a receiver in...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up before an...

    Steve Helber / AP

    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up before an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) is brought down by...

    David T. Foster III / TNS

    Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) is brought down by Arkansas defensive back Santos Ramirez (9) and defensive lineman McTelvin Agim (3) in the first half of the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Milan Richard #80 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Milan Richard #80 of the Clemson Tigers catches a pass during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Steven Williams #14 of...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Quarterback Steven Williams #14 of the Old Dominion University Monarchs is pursued by defensive end Houshun Gaines #11 of the Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 38-0 (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, top, is tackled by Virginia...

    Patrick Semansky / AP

    West Virginia quarterback Will Grier, top, is tackled by Virginia Tech safety Terrell Edmunds as he rushes the ball in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) heads to the...

    Steve Helber / AP

    Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) heads to the end zone for a touchdown during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka #54 of...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka #54 of the Virginia Tech Hokies hits running back Brandon Simmons #23 of the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 38-0 (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball during the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Cornerback Greg Stroman #25 of...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Cornerback Greg Stroman #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies intercepts a pass intended for wide receiver Trevon Brown #88 of the East Carolina Pirates in the first half at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, front right, speaks with...

    Karl B DeBlaker / AP

    Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, front right, speaks with officials during the first half of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver James Clark (89) tries to haul...

    DON PETERSEN / AP

    Virginia Tech wide receiver James Clark (89) tries to haul in a pass against Delaware's Nijuel Hill (16) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

    Rob Carr / Getty Images

    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled short of the goal line by Toyous Avery #16 and cornerback Hakeem Bailey #24 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the fourth quarter at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Jackson #17 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to pass during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) hauls in a...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) hauls in a touchdown pass against Delaware defensive back Ray Jones (7) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-0. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Safety Terrell Edmunds #22 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Safety Terrell Edmunds #22 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts after dropping an interception against the West Virginia Mountaineers in the first half at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) rushes the ball...

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    Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) rushes the ball against West Virginia defenders in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Delaware wide receiver Jamie Jarmon (6) is upended by Virginia...

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    Delaware wide receiver Jamie Jarmon (6) is upended by Virginia Tech's Adonis Alexander (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Eric Kumah #83 of...

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    CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Eric Kumah #83 of the Virginia Tech Hokies loses his mouth guard as he is hit by Lukas Denis #21 of the Boston College Eagles during the first half at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech linebacker Anthony Shegog (25) and safety Divino Deablo...

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    Virginia Tech linebacker Anthony Shegog (25) and safety Divino Deablo (17) celebrate after West Virginia wide receiver David Sills V, bottom, was unable to make a catch in the end zone in the final moments of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. Virginia Tech won 31-24. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips, right, rushes past West...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips, right, rushes past West Virginia linebacker Xavier Preston, left, and cornerback Hakeem Bailey for a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Jackson #17 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies looks to pass during the second quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Arkansas's Cheyenne O'Grady, left, runs down the sideline as he...

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    Arkansas's Cheyenne O'Grady, left, runs down the sideline as he is chased by Virginia Tech's Andrew Motuapuaka, right, during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Adonis Alexander #36 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates a tackle during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech's Cam Phillips (5) breaks away from the grasp...

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    Virginia Tech's Cam Phillips (5) breaks away from the grasp of East Carolina's Corey Seargent (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Greenville, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 16, 2017. (AP Photo/Karl B DeBlaker)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Terrell Edmunds #25 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Terrell Edmunds #25 of the Virginia Tech Hokies leads the team on the field prior to their game against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Place kicker Joey Slye #46...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Place kicker Joey Slye #46 of the Virginia Tech Hokies reacts after missing a fourth quarter field goal against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Travon McMillian #34 of...

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    CHESTNUT HILL, MA - OCTOBER 07: Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies scores a 23-yard rushing touchdown during the second quarter against the Boston College Eagles at Alumni Stadium on October 7, 2017 in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. (Photo by Tim Bradbury/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Trevon Hill #94 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Trevon Hill #94 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after a sack during the fourth quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) looks for running room...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) looks for running room against Delaware defensive back Malcolm Brown (1) Delaware linebacker Colby Reeder (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-0. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Wide receiver Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after scoring a second half touchdown against the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Brandon Facyson #31 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Brandon Facyson #31 of the Virginia Tech Hokies tries to stop Drew Morgan #80 of the Arkansas Razorbacks during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive end Trevon Hill #94...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive end Trevon Hill #94 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates his fumble recovery against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens with defensive end Houshun Gaines #11 in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver Sean Savoy #15...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver Sean Savoy #15 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is pushed out of bounds by defensive back Andre Bernhard #10 of the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 38-0 (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) tosses a pass during...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) tosses a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson rushes the ball in the...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson rushes the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: cornerback Greg Stroman #3 of...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: cornerback Greg Stroman #3 of the Virginia Tech Hokies returns a punt for a touchdown against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Kicker Joey Slye #46 of...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Kicker Joey Slye #46 of the Virginia Tech Hokies kicks a 50-yard field goal against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech place kicker Joey Slye, left, reacts after missing...

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    Virginia Tech place kicker Joey Slye, left, reacts after missing a field goal attempt in the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Santos Ramirez #9 of the...

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    CHARLOTTE, NC - DECEMBER 29: Santos Ramirez #9 of the Arkansas Razorbacks tries to stop Cam Phillips #5 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium on December 29, 2016 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Dabo Swinney of...

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    ORLANDO, FL - DECEMBER 03: Head coach Dabo Swinney of the Clemson Tigers celebrates winning the ACC Championship against the Virginia Tech Hokies on December 3, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Clemson running back C.J. Fuller (27) powers in for a...

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    Clemson running back C.J. Fuller (27) powers in for a touchdown as Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) and safety Terrell Edmunds try to make the stop during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Adonis Alexander #36 of the...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates following their 31-24 win over the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech running back Travon McMillian (34) greets fans prior...

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    Virginia Tech running back Travon McMillian (34) greets fans prior to an NCAA college football game against Clemson in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente tries to fire up...

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    Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente tries to fire up his team against Arkansas during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

  • Virginia Tech's Eric Kumah (83) carries the ball against Boston...

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    Virginia Tech's Eric Kumah (83) carries the ball against Boston College's Kamrin Moore (5) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Anthony Shegog #24 of the...

    Michael Shroyer / Getty Images

    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Anthony Shegog #24 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates after breaking up a pass in the end zone during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) celebrates a touchdown...

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    Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) celebrates a touchdown with teammate Virginia Tech wide receiver Sean Savoy (15) during the second half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled short of the goal line by Toyous Avery #16 and cornerback Hakeem Bailey #24 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the fourth quarter at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Dorian O'Daniel #6 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Dorian O'Daniel #6 of the Clemson Tigers intercepts a pass intended for Henri Murphy #12 of the Virginia Tech Hokies during the fourth quarter of their game at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) tosses a pass during...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) tosses a pass during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech Sean Savoy wide receiver (15) gains yardage against...

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    Virginia Tech Sean Savoy wide receiver (15) gains yardage against Delaware linebacker Jalen Kindle (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-0. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • Virginia Tech tight end Chris Cunningham (85) reaches for the...

    Steve Helber / AP

    Virginia Tech tight end Chris Cunningham (85) reaches for the ball in the end zone as Old Dominion cornerback Jamez Brickhouse (5) holds on during the second half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. Brickhouse was called for a foul on the play. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) waits for the snap...

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    Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) waits for the snap during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Deshawn McClease #33 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Deshawn McClease #33 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball during the second half against the Clemson Tigers at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Steven Peoples #32...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Steven Peoples #32 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball following his reception against the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Kelly Bryant #2 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball during the third quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech's Travon McMillian (34) evades Boston College's John Lamot...

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    Virginia Tech's Travon McMillian (34) evades Boston College's John Lamot (28) oh his touch down run during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Boston, Saturday, Oct. 7, 2017. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

  • Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) grabs a pass as Virginia...

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    Clemson safety Nolan Turner (24) grabs a pass as Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Facyson (31) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Delaware running back Thomas Jefferson (28) looks for running room...

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    Delaware running back Thomas Jefferson (28) looks for running room against Virginia Tech defensive back Mook Reynolds (6) Andrew Motuapuaka (54) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-0. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive end Trevon Hill #94...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 9: Defensive end Trevon Hill #94 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates his fumble recovery against the Delaware Fightin Blue Hens in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Delaware 27-0. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Quarterback Josh Jackson #17 of the Virginia Tech Hokies is tackled short of the goal line by Toyous Avery #16 and cornerback Hakeem Bailey #24 of the West Virginia Mountaineers in the fourth quarter at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver C.J. Carroll #86...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Wide receiver C.J. Carroll #86 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates his touchdown reception against the the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the second half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 38-0 (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ryan Carter #31 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Ryan Carter #31 of the Clemson Tigers breaks up a pass during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach of the Virginia...

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    GREENVILLE, NC - SEPTEMBER 16: Head coach of the Virginia Tech Hokies Justin Fuente instructs his team in the second half against the East Carolina Pirates at Dowdy-Ficklen Stadium on September 16, 2017 in Greenville, North Carolina. Virginia Tech defeated East Carolina 64-17. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples, left, rushes past West...

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    Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples, left, rushes past West Virginia defensive lineman Adam Shuler II in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Landover, Md., Sunday, Sept. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) is brought down by...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) is brought down by Arkansas defensive lineman JaMichael Winston (6) during the first half of the Belk Bowl at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C., on Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (David T. Foster III/Charlotte Observer/TNS) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, TCN - OUTS **

  • Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up prior to...

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    Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson (17) warms up prior to the start of the Clemson Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman (3) celebrates for a touchdown on...

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    Virginia Tech's Greg Stroman (3) celebrates for a touchdown on a punt return against Delaware during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tavien Feaster #28 of the...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 30: Tavien Feaster #28 of the Clemson Tigers carries the ball during the second quarter against the Virginia Tech Hokies at Lane Stadium on September 30, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) stops Delaware running back...

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    Virginia Tech linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (49) stops Delaware running back Kani Kane (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Travon McMillian #34...

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    BLACKSBURG, VA - SEPTEMBER 23: Running back Travon McMillian #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies carries the ball against the Old Dominion University Monarchs in the first half at Lane Stadium on September 23, 2017 in Blacksburg, Virginia. Virginia Tech defeated Old Dominion 38-0 (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Sean Savoy (15) tries to make...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Sean Savoy (15) tries to make it by Old Dominion safety Rob Thompson (20) during the first half of the Old Dominion Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

  • Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) celebrates a touchdown...

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    Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) celebrates a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Delaware, Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 27-0. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: James Clark #89 of the...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: James Clark #89 of the Virginia Tech Hokies returns a kick in front of place kicker Evan Staley #30 of the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Adonis Alexander #36 of the...

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    LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 03: Adonis Alexander #36 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates following their 31-24 win over the West Virginia Mountaineers at FedExField on September 3, 2017 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) ** OUTS - ELSENT, FPG, CM - OUTS * NM, PH, VA if sourced by CT, LA or MoD **

  • Virginia Tech's Bucky Hodges (7) cannot make a catch as...

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    Virginia Tech's Bucky Hodges (7) cannot make a catch as the pass is dislodged when Arkansas's Ryan Pulley (11) makes contact during the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

  • Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, right, and Old Dominion...

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    Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, right, and Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder greet each other prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

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Virginia Tech senior wing Ty Outlaw has passed a drug test and will play Friday against East Region No. 1 seed Duke in the Sweet 16 of the NCAA tournament, according to a statement from Hokies men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams.

While Outlaw was in San Jose, Calif., last Thursday preparing for an NCAA first-round game against Saint Louis, Blacksburg police executed a search warrant on his apartment, resulting in Outlaw being charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana. Outlaw took and passed a drug test Wednesday before No. 4 seed Tech (26-8) departed for Washington, D.C., to get ready for the game against Duke.

“I appreciate that there are questions relative to Ty Outlaw and his status,” Williams said in the statement. “Ty has given me permission to share this information. The disturbance that led to the search warrant occurred while Ty and our team were in California last week. While Ty and our team were still in California, the authorities executed the search. Upon our return to Blacksburg on Monday evening, Ty became aware of the situation and was fully cooperative and transparent with local authorities and me.

“After gathering more information, we decided that an outside agency should perform a drug test on Ty prior to us departing campus on Wednesday and that test came back negative. After discussion with our director of athletics Whit Babcock and our athletics administration in accordance with our policies and procedures, we are following our departmental protocol involving misdemeanors.

“With that information in mind, we intend to play Ty on Friday evening. We will continue to let the process play out and that’s all I can say at this time. If information changes, we will respond appropriately according to our policies.”

Outlaw is Tech’s most reliable 3-point shooter, connecting on 45.6 percent (78 of 171) of his shots from beyond the 3-point line, which is second-best in the ACC. He’s started 19 of the 34 games in which he’s played this season, averaging 8.7 points and 5.4 rebounds per game.