Virginia Tech won the toss and elected to kick off. Louisville listed 9 players, many were in the defensive line. The first snap ended up being a big sack by Justus Reed, but Javeon Hawkins got the help of a big hold and ran for a -10 holding penalty. Hokies get a 4 for 3 and out with Louisville deep in their own territory. Louisville’s backup punter only got the ball to mid field.
And on first down Tech runs a zone stretch around the end and Khalil Herbert grabs 27 yards to start Tech’s possession off. The Herbert and Hooker Show just kept slicing down the field and pushed the Louisville defensive line into their own end zone.