Virginia Tech shuts down Georgia Tech, 17-10

ATLANTA -- Logan Thomas ran and passed for touchdowns in the first half. Virginia Tech's defense took it from there. Thomas shook off a sluggish start to his senior season, Virginia Tech's defense shut down Georgia Tech's proud running game and the Hokies beat the Yellow Jackets 17-10 on Thursday night. Thomas overcame an abdominal strain to complete 19 of 25 passes for 221 yards and a touchdown and had 16 carries for 58 yards and a touchdown. "I wasn't sure I was going to be able to make it through," Thomas said. "I wasn't able to practice pretty much all week." Virginia Tech (4-1, 1-0 Atlantic Coast Conference) earned its fourth straight win over Georgia Tech (3-1, 2-1). The game often decides the Coastal Division's representative in the ACC championship game. Virginia Tech (five) and Georgia Tech (three) are the only teams from the division to play in the championship game.