Defensive end Kyle Travis made his first career start, in place of Roderick Rook-Chungong, who started the first four games. Travis, a senior who has largely played special teams throughout his career, had previously played defensive tackle but was given a chance to play end against Virginia Tech. Rook-Chungong subbed for him later in the game. … Saturday was the first time that Tech’s permanent captains, right guard Shaquille Mason, linebacker Quayshawn Nealy and quarterback Justin Thomas, went out for the coin toss. The players were elected last week during the team’s open week. … Ten Tech All-Americans were introduced on the field during the first half – James Breland, Durant Brooks, Marco Coleman, Joe Hamilton, Leon Hardeman, Craig Page, Rock Perdoni, Lucius Sanford and Ken Swilling.
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