Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones (1) sets up to throw downfield...

Virginia Tech's Kyron Drones (1) sets up to throw downfield against Georgia Tech during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, in Blacksburg, Va. Credit: AP/Robert Simmons

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Virginia Tech starting quarterback Kyron Drones has been ruled out of Saturday’s game against Syracuse with a lower-body injury.

Collin Schlee will start in Drones' absence.

Drones is 127 of 204 this season for 1,447 yards. He has 10 touchdown passes.

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