Young Virginia Tech defense shows signs of growing pains
FILE - In this March 22, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster gestures while speaking to his defensive unit during practice in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

FILE - In this March 22, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster gestures while speaking to his defensive unit during practice in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Oct. 09, 2018 11:47 AM EDT
FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Old Dominion's Blake LaRussa gets wrapped up by Virginia Tech's Devon Hunter (7) and Reggie Floyd (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Norfolk, Va. Virginia Tech's young defense has been equal to the task in many situations this season, but much on-the-job training also has been apparent. (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld, File)

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Old Dominion's Blake LaRussa gets wrapped up by Virginia Tech's Devon Hunter (7) and Reggie Floyd (21) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Norfolk, Va. Virginia Tech's young defense has been equal to the task in many situations this season, but much on-the-job training also has been apparent. (AP Photo/Jason Hirschfeld, File)

Oct. 09, 2018 11:48 AM EDT