Jackson’s former Springfield Central football teammate, Pop Watson, was making his first collegiate start at quarterback for Virginia Tech in a rivalry matchup with bowl eligibility on the line.

BLACKSBURG — William “Pop” Watson has had time to review and rate how he performed as Virginia Tech’s starting quarterback in the final weeks of the 2024 season.

If Pop Watson starts as expected, freshman Davi Belfort should serve as the backup. Related Stories: Virginia Tech Football: Three Keys to Victory for the Hokies on Saturday vs Virginia.

BLACKSBURG, Va. — Pop Watson threw for 254 yards and a touchdown and rushed for a score to lead Virginia Tech to a 37-17 victory over rival Virginia on Saturday. Bhayshul Tuten added 124 yards ...

BLACKSBURG — When Pop Watson was given the reins to the Virginia Tech offense early in the week leading up to the Battle for the Commonwealth Cup, the redshirt freshman calmly told himself ...

"(Pop) wants to be great," said Springfield Central coach Bill Watson, "but more than anything, he wants to win, and he wants to be able to bring a championship back to Virginia Tech." ...

BLACKSBURG — Pop Watson did what most young players do during an offseason, and that is watch film and wish he could get back a play or two in each game.

Pop Watson and Virginia quarterback Anthony Colandrea have plenty of history when it comes to recruiting rankings. According to 247Sports’ rankings, the two quarterbacks were ranked right beside ...

As first reported by Pete Thamel of ESPN, Virginia Tech is expected to start redshirt freshman quarterback Pop Watson in the rivalry matchup against Virginia. Collin Schlee remains to be a game ...