West Virginia head coach Neal Brown,left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente before an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches before an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons watches before an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) is tackled by West Virginia safety Alonzo Addae (4) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia wide receiver Sam James (13) picks up yards after a catch against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) is tackled by West Virginia safety Sean Mahone (29) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) rushes for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia wide receiver Isaiah Esdale (9) leaps over a Virginia Tech player during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia wide receiver Isaiah Esdale (9) leaps over a Virginia Tech player during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) makes a catch for a touchdown against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tayvion Robinson (9) picks yardage after a catch against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia quarterback Jarret Doege (2) makes a pass against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia safety Sean Mahone (29) reacts after making a play against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech running back Jalen Holston (0) slips a tackle by West Virginia safety Sean Mahone (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) rushes Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech Hokies Braxton Burmeister (3) rushes the ball against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (2) returns an interception late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia linebacker Jared Bartlett (10) reacts after sacking Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) rushes the ball against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia fans reacts during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) is sacked by West Virginia linebacker Jared Bartlett (10) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech running back Raheem Blackshear (5) rushes the ball against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech Keleb Smith makes a catch before he is tackled by West Virginia safety Alonzo Addae (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech tight end Drake DeIuliis (89) is tackled by West Virginia safety Alonzo Addae (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech running back Jalen Holston (0) slips a tackle by West Virginia safety Sean Mahone (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia Mountaineers mascot pumps up the crowd during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech running back Raheem Blackshear (5) rushes the ball against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia running back Leddie Brown (4) rushes for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech running back Jalen Holston (0) rushes in for a touchdown against West Virginia during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech running back Jalen Holston (0) slips a tackle by West Virginia Mountaineers safety Sean Mahone (29) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during a play against Virginia Tech Hokies in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) makes a pass against West Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech Hokies tight end Drake DeIuliis (89) is tackled by West Virginia Mountaineers safety Alonzo Addae (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia wide receiver Sam James (13) picks up yardage after a catch against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia linebacker Jared Bartlett (10) reacts after sacking Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (2) reacts after he makes an interception late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

Virginia Tech wide receiver Tre Turner (11) reacts after the final play of the game against West Virginia in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

West Virginia defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) hoist the Black Diamond Trophy after defeating Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sep. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)

FILE - Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (2) returns an interception late in the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Morgantown, W.Va., in this Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)

FILE - West Virginia head coach Neal Brown reacts during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. The Backyard Brawl returns after a 10-year hiatus on Thursday night when 17th-ranked Pitt hosts West Virginia. (AP Photo/William Wotring, File)

FILE - West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons watches before an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Morgantown, W.Va., Sept. 18, 2021. West Virginia President Gordon Gee announced the firing of Lyons on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022. (AP Photo/William Wotring, file)