Hokie ClubBLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) Braxton Burmeister threw for 212 yards and a touchdown to lead Virginia Tech to a 21-10 victory over Richmond on Saturday.
Tayvion Robinson added a 60-yard punt return for a score for the Hokies (3-1), who struggled against a Richmond team that played nearly the entire game without starting quarterback Joe Mancuso (injured hand).
Burmeister threw a 10-yard touchdown pass to Tré Turner on the opening possession of the game to cap a 65-yard drive - the Hokies' best of the game. An Aaron Banks interception led to Richmond's only touchdown, with Savon Smith scoring on a 16-yard run to tie the game in the second quarter.
Robinson's touchdown and a 1-yard score by backup quarterback Connor Blumrick were enough for Virginia Tech to register the win.
Turner caught six passes for 102 yards for the Hokies, who amassed just 318 yards.
Beau English II completed 15 of 23 for just 77 yards to lead Richmond, which finished with only 237 yards.
The Hokies are off next week before playing host to No. 12 Notre Dame on Oct. 9. Extremely limited tickets remain available for purchase here. Tech's matchup against the Fighting Irish will be its second-ever Stripe Lane game as fans are encourage to wear either orange or maroon, depending on seat location. Learn more about the Hokie Effect Stripe Lane game here.
Gallery: (9-25-2021) FB: Richmond Game Images