Daniels, defense lead West Virginia past Virginia Tech 33-10
West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) attempts to catch a pass as Virginia Tech's Dorian Strong (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) attempts to catch a pass as Virginia Tech's Dorian Strong (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:48 PM EDT
West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) is tackled by Virginia Tech Jaylen Griffin, left, and Chamarri Conner (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) is tackled by Virginia Tech Jaylen Griffin, left, and Chamarri Conner (25) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:45 PM EDT
West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels (18) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels (18) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:11 PM EDT
Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry leads the team onto the field for NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech coach Brent Pry leads the team onto the field for NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:06 PM EDT
Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against West Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells warms up for the team's NCAA college football game against West Virginia on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 07:08 PM EDT
Virginia Tech defensive back Jalen Stroman (26) grabs the face mask of West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech defensive back Jalen Stroman (26) grabs the face mask of West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 08:39 PM EDT
West Virginia running back Justin Johnson Jr. (26) scores a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. West Virginia won 33-10. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

West Virginia running back Justin Johnson Jr. (26) scores a touchdown during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. West Virginia won 33-10. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 11:12 PM EDT
Virginia Tech's Da'Wain Lofton (3) reaches for a pass that fell incomplete at the goal line from quarterback Grant Wells, during the first half against West Virginia in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's Da'Wain Lofton (3) reaches for a pass that fell incomplete at the goal line from quarterback Grant Wells, during the first half against West Virginia in an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:43 PM EDT
Virginia Tech's WR Kaleb Smith (80) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback past West Virginia cornerback Wesley McCormick (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's WR Kaleb Smith (80) catches a touchdown pass from quarterback past West Virginia cornerback Wesley McCormick (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:17 PM EDT
Virginia Tech's Jalen Stroman (26) causes West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) to fumble for a turnover during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's Jalen Stroman (26) causes West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) to fumble for a turnover during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:17 PM EDT
Virginia Tech's Chamarri Conner (25) dives for West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech's Chamarri Conner (25) dives for West Virginia running back Tony Mathis Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Sep. 22, 2022 09:19 PM EDT
West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels (18) loses control of the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on hursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

West Virginia quarterback JT Daniels (18) loses control of the ball during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech on hursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 08:49 PM EDT
Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells (6) gets past West Virginia safety Davis Mallinger (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech quarterback Grant Wells (6) gets past West Virginia safety Davis Mallinger (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 08:37 PM EDT
Virginia Tech wide receiver Kaleb Smith (80) hauls in a touchdown pass in front of West Virginia cornerback Wesley McCormick (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Kaleb Smith (80) hauls in a touchdown pass in front of West Virginia cornerback Wesley McCormick (11) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

Sep. 22, 2022 08:34 PM EDT