The newly renamed "Beamer Way" street sign stands next to Lane Stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
A fan holds a sign with a Frank Beamer Superman sign before the team walk to the locker room. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Highty Tighties begin their march to lead the team to the locker rooms. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Frank Beamer shakes a fan's hand on the team walk to the locker rooms. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Frank Beamer waves to the crowd on his last team walk of his career. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Frank Beamer hugs his daughter Casey Lauren Prater on the side of Beamer Way on the last team walk of his career. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Frank Beamer pokes his grandson while his daughter, Casey Lauren Prater, gives him a hug before the team finishes their walk to the locker rooms. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
UNC defensive coordinator Gene Chizik (left) and VT offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler (right) catch up during warmups. The two were previously coaches at Auburn University. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
VT head coach Frank Beamer (left) and UNC head coach Larry Fedora (right) have a short talk during warmups. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Frank Beamer poses for a photo with a pair student managers during warmups. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Frank Beamer takes a moment "alone" towards mid-field before senior day ceremonies begin. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Frank Beamer (left) and long-time Virginia Tech donor Wes Worsham (right) pose for a photo before pre-game ceremonies.
Frank Beamer greets his senior starting QB, Michael Brewer, during senior day ceremonies before kickoff. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Defensive coordinator Bud Foster watches as this year's seniors are announced one by one. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokiebird poses for a selfie before the team runs onto the field. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Ryan Malleck (88), A.J. Hughes (27), and Andrew Motuapuaka (54) watch referee Ron Cherry (left) do the coin toss. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies' defensive line waits for the UNC snap. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Special commemorative helmets for Frank Beamer's last home game as head coach all had #25 logos on one side, Beamer's number when he played for the team as a student. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech High Techs perform for the crowd during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
LB Tremaine Edmunds walks off the field towards the sidelines. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
LB Andrew Motuapuaka (54) picks up the loose ball after a UNC fumble. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Former Virginia Tech quarterback and current Pittsburgh Steeler Michael Vick watched the game from the sidelines. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
DE Ken Ekanem tries to block the punt from UNC's Joey Mangili. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
UNC quarterback Marquise Williams (12) gets tackled by Brandon Facyson (31). (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
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LB Deon Clarke (40 tries to bat down a pass from UNC's Marquise Williams (12). (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
FB Sam Rogers (45) carries the ball while following Eric Gallo (64) as he looks for a block. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Michael Brewer (12) dives into the endzone to give Virginia Tech's first touchdown of the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Michael Brewer celebrates with a Superman imitation after rushing for a touchdown. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies celebrate after Michael Brewer's (12) rushing touchdown. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Michael Brewer (12) and RB Travon McMillian (34) celebrate
A fan is lifted into the air after the touchdown , once for each point scored. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
RB Travon McMillian (34) is forced out of bounds by UNC's Donnie Miles. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
UNC quarterback Marquise Williams (12) is tackled by Ken Ekanem (4) and Chuck Clarke (19). (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
UNC RB Elijah Hood (34) is tripped up by VT DT Corey Marshall (96). (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Banners hang from the club levels in the West Stands thanking Frank Beamer for his years of service. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
TE Bucky Hodges hauls in a touchdown pass to bring Virginia Tech within 7 points in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Bucky Hodges (7) is lifted up into the air by OL Wyatt Teller (57) after Hodges' touchdown catch. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
A fan holds up an English flag with a thank you message to head coach Frank Beamer. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com) holds up an English flag with a thank you message to head coach Frank Beamer. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
WR Isaiah Ford (1) looks back to catch the ball as UNC's Des Lawrence (2) gives chase. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Issiah Ford (1) celebrates after catching the game tying touchdown in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Issiah Ford (1) celebrates with his teammates after his touchdown catch. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
K Joey Slye (46) kicks the extra point to complete the comback in regulation. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Moon starts to rise over the East Stands as the Sun starts to set through the afternoon. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Frank Beamer looks at the replay on Hokievision of UNC's potential game winning touchdown. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Frank Beamer (left) reacts to the decision that the UNC touchdown will stand, ending the game in a loss. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Frank Beamer has a word with UNC QB Marquise Williams (12) after the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)