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Virginia Tech led homecoming from the opening drive

Three plays and 75 yards into homecoming the Hokies led, and Georgia Tech never got closer than seven. James Franklin on the five sacks, the offensive line, and the interception he called one of the two most beautiful things he saw. From the press box at Lane Stadium.

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