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.

Virginia Tech’s depth chart did not change much from 2023 to 2024, but with the exception of some major returning players, ...

CHARLOTTE — Minnesota’s defensive gameplan for Pop Watson and Virginia Tech’s offense in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl on Friday is to try and keep the former Springfield Central High School star ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — 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 ...

Watson, who goes by the nickname "Pop", is making his first collegiate start after playing the majority of last week's loss to Duke. In the 31-28 loss in Durham, Watson was 12-of-25 (48% ...

Springfield, Massachusetts native Pop Watson made a statement for Virginia Tech in the team’s rivalry game against Virginia on Nov. 30. The Springfield Central High School grad threw for a ...

They lean on their talent. The Hokies have caught lightning in a bottle with Pop Watson. There is no question that the Hokies’ gameplan revolves around Mr. Watson. He has all of the aspects and ...

BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — 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.