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Hokies bounce back, calm Canes in Thursday night win

Tech's defense records eight sacks and the offense racks up 523 yards in a 37-16 blowout

BLACKSBURG – Paced by quarterback Jerod Evans’ 259 yards passing, Travon McMillian’s 131 yards rushing and a defense that recorded a season-high eight sacks, Virginia Tech rolled to a 37-16 victory over Miami in an ACC game played Thursday night at Lane Stadium.

Joey Slye added three field goals for the Hokies, who moved to 5-2 overall, 3-1 in the ACC. Tech snapped a two-game losing streak to Miami, which fell to 4-3 overall, 1-3 in league action.