Virginia Tech Secures Bowl Eligibility with 37-17 Win Over Rival Virginia

Redshirt freshman quarterback Pop Watson shines in his first career start as the Hokies snap a three-game losing streak and retain the Commonwealth Cup.

• Virginia Tech's Pop Watson, making his first career start, accounted for 302 yards and two touchdowns, including a 66-yard touchdown pass to Jaylin Lane.
• Running back Bhayshul Tuten contributed 124 rushing yards and two touchdowns, helping the Hokies dominate offensively with 456 total yards.
• Virginia quarterback Tony Muskett, also starting for the first time this season, threw for 178 yards, rushed for 62 yards, and scored two second-half touchdowns but also had two interceptions.
• The win marks Virginia Tech's fourth consecutive victory over Virginia and their 19th in the last 20 meetings, keeping the Commonwealth Cup in Blacksburg.
• With the victory, Virginia Tech improves to 6-6, becoming bowl eligible for the second straight year, while Virginia finishes their season at 5-7 and misses out on bowl eligibility.

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