Head coach Frank Beamer, American flag bearer Michael Brewer (12) and full back Sam Rogers (45) wait to take the field. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
The Virginia Tech Hokies take the field at Wallace Wade Stadium before their game against the Duke Blue Devils. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech corner Donovan Riley (2) and linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) tackle Duke wide receiver Issac Blakeney (17). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech running back J.C. Coleman (4) rushes past a Duke defender. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Deon Clarke (40) wraps up and tackles Duke running back Shaun Wilson (29). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) stares down duke running back Shaun Wilson (29). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Duke quarterback Anthony Boone (7) prepares to pitch the ball as Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) reads the play. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech quarterback Brenden Motley (9) hands the ball off to wide receiver Deon Newsome (20). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Deon Newsome (20) carries the ball in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Deon Newsome (20) is upended on his rushing attempt. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech running back Marshawn Lynch (42) has his leg twisted awkwardly as he is tackled by Duke safety DeVon Edwards (27). Lynch was injured on the play and missed the rest of the game. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Isaiah Ford (1) celebrates his touchdown catch with full back Sam Rogers (45). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
A Virginia Tech cheerleader and the HokieBird celebrate on the field following Tech's opening touchdown of the game. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech running back Marshawn Lynch (42) is carted off to the locker room with a knee injury in the first half. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
A Virginia Tech fan yells and shakes his keys during a Duke third down attempt. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech running back J.C. Coleman (4) cuts around the edge while being pursued by a Duke defender. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
A detailed view of the HokieBird khakis of distinguished alum Wes Worsham. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech quarterback Michael Brewer (12) makes a move to avoid the Duke rush. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54) tackles Duke running back Shaquille Powell (28). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Bucky Hodges (7) catches the go ahead touchdown pass in the second half. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Bucky Hodges (7) celebrates his eventual game winning touchdown reception with Isaiah Ford (1). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Duke quarterback Anthony Boone (7) is hit from behind by Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Duke quarterback Anthony Boone (7) is wrapped up from behind by Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) celebrates his sack with linebacker Andrew Motuapuaka (54). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Duke quarterback Anthony Boone (7) looks to pass over several leaping Virginia Tech defenders. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech linebacker Derek Di Nardo (41) grabs Duke quarterback Anthony Boone (7) as he attempts a pass. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (18) carries the ball for a big gain following his reception. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech punter A.J. Hughes (27) throws a pass on an unsuccessful fake punt attempt in the second half. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech cheerleaders yell to fire up the traveling Hokie fans late in the fourth quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) and safety Detrick Bonner (8) tackle Duke running back Shaquille Powell (28) in the fourth quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
The Virginia Tech defensive unit celebrate a missed Duke field goal attempt in the fourth quarter. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Duke quarterback Anthony Boone (7) throws the ball away for intentional grounding as he is being hit by Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) and safety Detrick Bonner (8). (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) and safety Detrick Bonner (8) celebrate Bonner's sack, which sealed the Tech victory. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive end Dadi Nicolas (90) and injured running back Marshawn Williams embrace during the closing seconds of the Hokies 17-16 victory over Duke. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
Virginia Tech players shake hands with and thank the traveling fans following their 17-16 victory. (Michael Shroyer/ Thekeyplay.com)
