Nobody played a bigger role in last week’s win over Virginia Tech than cornerback Ryan Carter. The fifth-year senior drew the assignment of having to cover one of the best wide receivers in the ACC in Cam Phillips.
The Hokies’ pass catcher came into the game leading the nation in receiving yards, while leading the league in touchdown receptions. But Carter was ready. For the most part he spied on Phillips all night, limiting the All-ACC caliber receiver to seven catches for 74 yards and no touchdowns.
Carter finished the game with two tackles and two pass breakups.