One Virginia Tech running back deserves more playing time moving forward

Sep 20, 2025; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies running back P.J. Prioleau (20) runs the ball during the first quarter against the Wofford Terriers at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Bishop-Imagn Images | Brian Bishop-Imagn ImagesLast October, Virginia Tech running back P.J. Prioleau suffered a season-ending non-contact Achilles injury at Stanford. It was a tough blow to a promising player for the Hokies.

Eleven months after the injury, he was back on the field on Saturday against Wofford, and he made a big impact in Virginia Tech’s 38-6 win. After losing Bhayshul Tuten to the NFL Draft, Malachi Thomas to the Transfer Portal, and Bowling Green transfer Tyrion Stewart out…