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Virginia Tech Football: Three keys of the game versus Middle Tennessee

Sep 3, 2021; Blacksburg, Virginia, USA; Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) drops to throw a pass during the second half against the North Carolina Tar Heels at Lane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

The excitement is high for the #19 Virginia Tech Hokies (1-0) as they kicked off the 2021 college football season with a 17-10 win over the #10 North Carolina Tar Heels at home on Friday, September 3rd.

The defense for the Hokies came out strong against a preseason Heisman Trophy favorite and a serious contender for the ACC title.