Virginia Tech QB Kyron Drones out vs Syracuse

Kyron Drones has been the Hokies’ starter throughout the 2024 season, leading one of the best rushing offenses in the ACC.

This week against Syracuse, the Hokies will be without the dual-threat presence of Kyron Drones at quarterback. Droner suffered a foot injury against Rutgers, apparently aggravated the injury against Georgia Tech, and now won’t play in the Hokies’ big game against Syracuse.

Collin Schlee, the Hokies’ backup quarterback and transfer from UCLA will take over the quarterback duties for Virginia Tech today and earn his first start in a Hokies uniform.

Schlee has 24 rushing yards this year for Virginia Tech, accompanied by an 0-for-1 passing performance on the year. In his only year at UCLA, Schlee threw for 217 yards and two touchdowns.

Before transferring to UCLA, Collin Schlee spearheaded the Kent State offense and threw for over two thousand yards in Kent State’s 2022 season. Schlee brings some experience to the quarterback room, and the Hokies will need to rely on Schlee to keep Virginia Tech’s offense moving against Fran Brown’s defense.

Both of these teams are one win away from bowl eligibility and both head coaches have recognized how good the opposing team is. Syracuse head coach Fran Brown was quoted as saying:

“Running back Bhayshul Tuten is doing a great job, one of the better backs in the conference. On defense, APR, how could you miss him, he’s possibly one of the better defensive ends in the country. They got that corner , (Mansoor) ) Delane, who does a really good job, and Woodson, who is a nickel corner, they just do a really good job.

Additional links:

Virginia Tech vs Syracuse: Final score predictions for Saturday’s game

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Virginia Tech Football: Syracuse head coach Fran Brown previews matchup against Virginia Tech