Caleb Woodson to wear No. 25 against RutgersCaleb Woodson to wear No. 25 against Rutgers
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Caleb Woodson to wear No. 25 against Rutgers

Sophomore linebacker to don jersey for first time

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BLACKSBURG – Linebacker Caleb Woodson will wear No. 25 when Virginia Tech hosts Rutgers on Saturday, Sept. 21 at 3:30 p.m. ET. This will be the first time the sophomore will carry on the legacy of historic Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer.  

Woodson’s No. 25 recognition comes after a strong defensive performance against Old Dominion last weekend. The Haymarket, Virginia native had his best game of the 2024 season, recording 7 tackles (3 solo) over 31 total snaps. His seven tackles tied for most on the team in the 37-17 win over the Monarchs.  

The 6-foot-3, 224-pound Woodson gained valuable experience as a freshman in 2023. Over 13 games, the linebacker recorded 22 tackles (12 solo) and 1.5 TFLs. This season, Woodson has served as a mobile chess piece for defensive coordinator Chris Marve, playing in both middle and weakside linebacker formations. Over three games, Woodson has tallied 11 tackles, fifth highest among the Tech defense.  

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The weekly tradition of wearing No. 25 started in 2016 and has continued each season. Each week, a member of the special teams wears the number to recognize how influential Frank Beamer was to Tech football both as a player and a coach. The jersey number was retired in 2002. Fans can find more information on who has worn the jersey here.