The Highty Tighties perform on Beamer Way before the team arrives for the pre-game walk to the stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets marches from their dorms to Lane Stadium. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Tayvion Robinson prepares to recieve a punt during pre-game warmups. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
A USAF search and rescue helicopter flies over Lane Stadium during the national anthem. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente prepares to lead his team out of the tunnel during Enter Sandman. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Hokies link arms for a moment of unity before the coin toss. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Braxton Burmeister looks to throw the football under pressure. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
RB Malachi Thomas finds a gap in the line during a rushing play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
TE James Mitchell, out for the season with a leg injury, celebrates a Virginia Tech touchdown. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Head coach Justin Fuente high fives OL Lecitus Smith as he runs off the field. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
A young fan is held up during a break in play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Chamarri Conner attempts a tackle in the first quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
DL Josh Fuga celebrates a sack by his teammates. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
RB Malachi Thomas holds onto the football as multiple Syracuse defenders attempt to tackle him. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Raheem Blackshear is tackled by several Syracuse defenders. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Marching Virginians play during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Defensive coordinator Justin Hamilton signals 4th down after a Virginia Tech stop. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Virginia Tech High Techs perform for the crowd during a media timeout. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader looks to pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader is tackled from behind by Amare Barno. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
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DL Josh Fuga lines up against Syracuse backed up in their own endzone. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader throws a pass just over DL TyJuan Garbutt. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Justin Hamilton (orange) calls out a play. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
DL Mario Kendricks is held as he attempts to rush the quarterback. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
The Syracuse offensive line and Virginia Tech defensive line wait for the snap. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Dorian Strong runs back a two point conversion after a blocked Syracuse extra point. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader evades a sack as he looks to pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech fans express their displeasure with how the game is progressing. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
OL Kaden Moore (68) looks to his right before the snap. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Fans at the top of the East stands take advantage of the extra space in the second half. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Syracuse RB Sean Tucker avoids a tackle by LB Dax Hollifield. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Tae Daley lands on top of Syracuse RB Sean Tucker. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
WR Tre Turner looks up at Syracuse's Kingsley Johnathan as he runs down the sideline. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
RB Malachi Thomas scores a touchdown in the 3rd quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Tre Turner celebrates with Malachi Thomas after his touchdown run in the 3rd quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Tayvion Robinson is upended on a kick return in the 3rd quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Braxton Burmeister looks to pass. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Alan Tisdale (34) attempts to bat down a pass at the line of scrimmage. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader is tackled by a pair of Hokie defenders after running with the football. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Braxton Burmeister holds the football on a read option with Tre Turner. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
QB Braxton Burmeister looks to the sidelines for a play call. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
DL Josh Fuga (6) celebrates with S Tae Daley. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Syracuse QB Garrett Shrader is hit as he throws by DE Amare Barno. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
RB Malachi Thomas finds an opening as he runs with the football for a long touchdown. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
RB Malachi Thomas kneels in the endzone after rushing for his 3rd touchdown of the game. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock watches from the sidelines as Syracuse attempts to retake the lead late in the 4th quarter. (Mark Umansky/TheKeyPlay.com)
