PALO ALTO — Not even a change in quarterback could get the Stanford Cardinals offense going.
Stanford’s only score came off a trick play in the third quarter when running back Micah Ford threw a 19-yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Elic Ayomanor.
Virginia Tech Hokies quarterback Kyron Drones passed two touchdowns and ran for a third. Drones completed 14-19 throws for 201 yards. He made touchdown throws to Gosnell and Felton and scrambled for 17 yards for Virginia Tech.
The Hokies went up 21-0 when Drones squeezed a throw in between a pair of defenders and connected with Felton for a 55-yard touchdown to begin the second half. Felton caught the pass then broke away and ran untouched into the end zine.
The Hokies played a solid game defensively but as always, it was the running game that carried the day.
