In all, Virginia Tech will play down 23 gamers along with three other coaches– defensive assistant and previous Minnesota head coach Tracy Claeys, together with a quality-control coach and a graduate assistant.
Saturdays game was expected to be played two weeks earlier, however NC State postponed it due to the fact that of its own COVID-19 concerns. Virginia Tech then needed to hold off recentlys arranged game vs. Virginia for the very same factor.
Hokies coach Justin Fuente stated earlier today that his team would not have a full lineup, and he revealed concerns that he may not have enough gamers to field a group.
In addition to Hooker and Waller, other essential Virginia Tech contributors out for the video game include running backs Terius Wheatley and Keshawn King and defensive back Nasir Peoples.
Virginia Tech is without its starting quarterback, defensive coordinator and more than 2 lots others for Saturdays home video game versus NC State as a result of favorable COVID-19 tests and contact tracing, among other factors, the school announced.
Starting quarterback Hendon Hooker will not play regardless of being on the field for warm-ups and on the sideline before the game. Meanwhile, protective coordinator Justin Hamilton will miss his first video game after taking control of for longtime assistant Bud Foster.
The Hokies will likewise lack beginning cornerback Jermaine Waller. Caleb Farley, last seasons other star corner, pulled out early in fall camp.
