One of the only positions up for grabs for the Virginia Tech Hokies ahead of the 2024 college football season was backup quarterback. Which player had earned the right to backup star quarterback Kyron Drones?
Would it be redshirt freshman William “Pop” Watson or graduate transfer Collin Schlee?
On Wednesday, head coach Brent Pry made his pick, and it’s the veteran Schlee. Considering his experience, it was not a surprise and, quite frankly, the right move. The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Schlee began his career at Kent State, where he played four seasons before transferring to UCLA in 2023.