Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill awaits an official's call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs for a first down in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Middle Tennessee quarterback Bailey Hockman (10) loses his helmet while sacked by Virginia Tech defensive back Chamarri Conner (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech quarterback Connor Blumrick (4) runs for a first down past Middle Tennessee linebacker DQ Thomas (20) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech quarterback Connor Blumrick (4) runs for a first down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Middle Tennessee quarterback Bailey Hockman (10) throws while rushed by Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech running back Raheem Blackshear (5) escapes Middle Tennessee safety Reed Blankenship (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)