Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback, Kyron Drones, has been ruled out for the game against Syracuse, as reported by Tech Sideline’s David Cunningham. This unexpected development deals a blow to the Hokies, who had been relying on Drones’ dynamic play to bolster their offense.
Drones had shown promise in recent games. This season, Drones has gone 127 of 204 for 1,447 yards. He has ten touchdown passes. He has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against Syracuse due to a lower body injury. His absence leaves a significant gap in the Hokies’ offensive lineup and forces the coaching staff to pivot their game strategy.
With Drones sidelined, Collin Schlee will start in his absence as Virginia Tech looks to maintain momentum in their ACC schedule. The Hokies have been in search of consistency this season, and Drones had recently emerged as a stabilizing force at the quarterback position. His blend of passing and rushing skills added a dual-threat dimension that the Hokies had been capitalizing on.
Head Coach Brent Pry and the coaching staff will now look to adjust their approach without Drones, potentially leaning more on their running game or adjusting their passing schemes to fit the skill set of the next man up. This pivotal game against Syracuse now presents new challenges for Virginia Tech, and fans will be eager to see how the team responds without their starting quarterback on the field.
Leave a Reply