ATLANTA — There were plenty of reasons for Virginia Tech to have an opportunistic outlook about the upcoming season following Sunday’s performance against No. 13 South Carolina.

The Hokies’ defense didn’t bend much against LaNorris Sellers and the Gamecocks. John Love was automatic kicking field goals. And Tech entered the fourth quarter trailing by two points.

Except, there were no pats on the back, according to Hokies coach Brent Pry. No atta-boys or way to hang tough against a top-15 opponent. The feeling was one of a lost opportunity after a stout defensive effort was not enough in a 24-11 setback in the Aflac Kickoff Game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Beamer Ball gives 13th-ranked Gamecocks boost to pull away from Hokies

Vicari Swain weaved his way through tacklers and scored on an 80

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