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.

Coming into last season, Virginia Tech looked to have one of the more talented quarterbacks in the ACC and one of the ...

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 ...

and former teammates gathered to cheer on Pop Watson in his first college bowl start. Despite the colorful divide, the crowd was united in purpose — celebrating a hometown hero who had turned ...

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 ...

The good news is backup William “Pop” Watson is also returning to the Hokies next year, and he saw considerable action late including the season-ending victory against Virginia. Why it could ...

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.