BLACKSBURG – Head coach Justin Fuente announced Tuesday that LB Andrew Motuapuaka will wear Frank Beamer’s No. 25 jersey on Thursday against Oklahoma State in the Camping World Bowl. This will be Motuapuaka’s second time this season and in his career wearing the honorary number 25.
Motuapuaka has been a key and steady component for the Hokies’ defense this past season. He finished the regular season ranked second on Tech’s defense and tied for 13th in the ACC with 85 total tackles. The Virginia Beach, Virginia native trails only CB Greg Stroman for the team lead in passes defended with seven and has racked up 10.