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Virginia Tech tight end James Mitchell to miss the remainder of the season with knee injury

The Virginia Tech Hokies suffered a devastating blow on Monday when head coach Justin Fuente announced tight end James Mitchell would miss the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL injury in Satruday’s win over Middle Tennessee.

A crushing blow: Justin Fuente announces TE James Mitchell will miss the rest of the season after an MRI revealed damage to his right knee that will require surgery. Mitchell, the #Hokies’ most versatile offensive weapon, got hurt on a goal-line carry against Middle Tennessee.

— Andy Bitter (@AndyBitterVT) September 13, 2021

This is terrible news.