LATEST UPDATES FROM HOKIES PRACTICE AHEAD OF THEIR CLASH AGAINST MARYLAND!

James Franklin, Danny O'Brien, Noah Chambers, and Kyle Altuner spoke after practice. Kyle Altuner, the starting center, is expected to play against Maryland. He was held out of the ODU game as a precaution. Tommy Ricard received praise for stepping in at center. Wide receivers Tekkai Heath, Snook Peter, and Luke Stewie remain out. EMTT Laws was in pads but is still a ways off. Bill Davis, a backup running back, was back at practice in pads.

Franklin highlighted two keys for the Maryland game. First, helping offensive tackles with Maryland's pass rush using receivers, running backs, and tight ends. Second, focusing on yards after catch. He emphasized tackling at the point of the catch to limit Maryland's athletic receivers.