Miami head coach Manny Diaz, left, talks with Virginia Tech interim head coach J.C. Price, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami head coach Manny Diaz walks among the players before an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami quarterback Tyler Van Dyke (9) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas. left, is tackled by Miami linebacker Ryan Ragone during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) throws during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami wide receiver Brashard Smith (12) runs for a first down over Virginia Tech defensive back Nasir Peoples (31) and Virginia Tech linebacker Keshon Artis (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech interim head coach J.C. Price watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs as Miami linebacker Waynmon Steed (17) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami tight end Will Mallory (85) makes a catch for a first down vduring the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech quarterback Connor Blumrick (4) runs as Miami linebacker Waynmon Steed (17) pursues during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton, right, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson, center, runs for a first down as he is tackled by Miami cornerback Marcus Clarke, left, tackles during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami head coach Manny Diaz watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami tight end Will Mallory (85) gets a first down as Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs past Miami defensive lineman Zach McCloud, right, for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner (25) celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Kaleb Smith (80) catches a pass for a touchdown as Miami cornerback Marcus Clarke (28) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami wide receiver Mike Harley celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Da'Wain Lofton (18) is lifted up by offensive lineman Kaden Moore after scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami , Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami safety Gilbert Frierson (3) is carried off the field after an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech offensive lineman Silas Dzansi (60) walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech interim head coach J.C. Price, right, walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami defensive lineman Jared Harrison-Hunte (81) sacks Virginia Tech quarterback Connor Blumrick (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson, right, is tackled by Miami cornerback Te'Cory Couch (23) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, center, reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech quarterback Connor Blumrick (4) is tackled by Miami linebacker Corey Flagg Jr. (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Virginia Tech defensive back Keondre Ko, left, celebrates after the team recovered an onside kick during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 38-26. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

FILE - Virginia Tech interim head coach J.C. Price watches during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Virginia Tech is led by interim coach Price and several key players have left the program since the end of the regular season. Brent Pry was introduced as head coach on Dec. 2 and has hired Price as an associate head coach and defensive coach. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)