Virginia Tech football heads into its second half at Huntington, West Virginia, trailing Marshall 10-17 in a head-to-head game.
Starting off the first quarter, quarterback Kyron Drones opened his second game as a starter with a 31-yard rushing touchdown for the first score of the game. He continued to showcase his impressive athleticism, evading an unblocked blitzer throwing to receiver Stephen Gosnell for a diving one-handed catch.
In the second quarter, Bhayshul Tuten broke off a 49-yard rush, for the longest play from scrimmage for the Hokies this season. Tuten's run set up kicker John Love for a 21-yard field goal for the Hokies' second score of the game.
Defensively, linebacker Keli Lawson is dominating the Marshall offense with an interception and 4-yard return in the first quarter. Lawson has seven tackles thus far, and fellow linebacker Alan Tisdale has six in the books for the first half. Defensive lineman Pheldarius Payne completed his first career sack with the Hokies.Gallery: (9-23-2023) FB: First half vs. Marshall
