It’s gameday for the Virginia Tech Hokies. The Hokies kick off the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl against the Maryland Terrapins at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx at 2:15 p.m. ET Wednesday.
The Hokies enter the Pinstripe Bowl minus several top starters. Wide receiver Tre Turner, defensive linemen Amare Barno and Jordan Williams, left guard Lecitus Smith, and cornerback Jermaine Waller opted out of the bowl to begin preparations for the 2022 NFL draft.
In addition, Tech’s other star receiver and punt returner, Tayvion Robinson, has since transferred to Kentucky while starting quarterback Braxton Burmeister entered the NCAA transfer portal last week.