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 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)

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 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 wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) catches a pass past Middle Tennessee safety Reed Blankenship (12) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) attempts to elude Middle Tennessee punter Kyle Ulbrich (13) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, 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) attempts to evade Middle Tennessee linebacker Jurriente Davis (6) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuentes stands on the sideline in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) catches a touchdown pass past Middle Tennessee cornerback Decorian Patterson (33) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Middle Tennessee wide receiver Izaiah Gathings (2) and Virginia Tech defensive back Dorian Strong (44) battle 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 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)

Middle Tennessee running back Amir Rasul (34) is tackled by Virginia Tech defensive back Nasir Peoples (31) 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, bottom, rushes for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, 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)

Members of the Virginia Tech football team celebrate after their win against Middle Tennessee in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Kaleb Smith (80) catches a pass past 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)

Virginia Tech defensive back Devon Hunter (7) is called for pass interference while breaking up a pass in the end zone intended for Middle Tennessee wide receiver Jimmy Marshall (6) 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) attempts to evade Middle Tennessee linebacker Jurriente Davis (6) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) catches a pass past Middle Tennessee safety Reed Blankenship (12) 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 scores a touchdown 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 place kicker John Parker Romo (96) kicks an extra point with holder Peter Moore (85) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Middle Tennessee, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)