The Virginia Tech Hokies take on the Maryland Terrapins in the 2021 Pinstripe Bowl on Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 2:15 p.m. ET. The Terrapins are currently favored by 3.5 factors, with an about/beneath of 54.5, in accordance to DraftKings.

Considering what Virginia Tech has lost considering that the regular-period finale at Virginia, it is a shock Maryland is only a 3.5-place preferred more than the Hokies. Considering the fact that the Hokies beat UVA to grow to be bowl eligible, numerous players have possibly entered the NCAA transfer portal or opted out of the bowl game to get started preparations for the 2022 NFL draft.

Quarterback Braxton Burmeister, extensive receivers Tre Turner and Tayvion Robinson, defensive conclusion Amare Barno, defensive deal with Jordan Williams, cornerback Jermaine Waller and guard Lecitus Smith are some of the notable Hokies no lengthier on the crew in advance of the Pinstripe Bowl. Burmeister entered the transfer portal, needed to perform, but the coaches denied his ask for. Following the period, Robinson quickly entered the portal and has because committed to Kentucky.

Turner, Barno, Williams, Waller and Smith, and the wounded James Mitchell, have begun preparations for the NFL draft. LT Luke Tenuta, RB Raheem Blackshear and C/G Brock Hoffman have all announced their intentions of getting into the NFL draft, too, but will enjoy in the bowl video game.

That begs the issue, what do the Hokies have still left?

Texas A&M transfer Connor Blumrick will start out at quarterback for the Hokies, which signifies the Hokies will have no passing video game. With Turner and Robinson long gone, it is difficult to visualize the Hokies shifting the ball as a result of the air. Virginia Tech will be relying on a youthful group of broad receivers.

In our continuing coverage of the Pinstripe Bowl, we seem at 4 important gamers — two from every single team. To no one’s surprise, all of all those 4 gamers are on offense.

In advance of coming to Virginia Tech, Blumrick performed three seasons at Texas A&M. For the duration of his 3 seasons in Higher education Station, Blumrick appeared in 18 game titles, carrying the ball 10 periods for 48 yards. He attempted just a person pass — a completion for eight yards.

This year, Blumrick appeared in 5 games for the Hokies, completing 7…