Notre Dame WR Miles Boykin hauls in a catch as Hokies DB Chamarri Conner attempts to tackle him. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

QB Ryan Willis speaks on the phone with the coordinator's booth in the fourth quarter as the Hokies fall behind to Notre Dame. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente shakes hands with Notre Dame head coach Bryan Kelly after the final whistle. The Hokies lost to Notre Dame 45-23. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)