ACC Players of the Week - Tuten, Chaplin, APR

RUNNING BACK – Bhayshul Tuten, Virginia Tech, RB, Paulsboro, New Jersey
Tuten recorded a Virginia Tech single-game record 266 rushing yards in a 42-21 win over Boston College. Tuten's 266 rushing yards came on just 18 carries, averaging 14.8 yards per carry thoughout the night. His 266 rushing yards were the most by any player against a Power 4 opponent this season while also marking his first career four-touchdown game. Tuten has logged 14 touchdowns this season, marking the sixth-most by a Virginia Tech player in a single season in program history.

OFFENSIVE LINEMAN – Xavier Chaplin, Virginia Tech, OT, Seabrook, South Carolina
Chaplin anchored a Virginia Tech offensive line that rushed for 368 yards in a 41-21 win over Boston College. The tackle graded out at 88.8 according to Pro Football Focus, including an 84.7 mark in run blocking. He also tallied a pass blocking grade of 83.7. Chaplin didn't allow a sack, pressure, or quarterback hurry in the Hokies' Thursday night victory.

DEFENSIVE LINEMAN – Antwaun Powell-Ryland, Virginia Tech, DL, Portsmouth, Virginia
In the Hokies' win over Boston College, Powell-Ryland became the first player in Virginia Tech history to record three games with four or more sacks in his career. He now has a nation's best 11.0 sacks on the season becoming the first Hokie since 2005 to record double-digit sacks in a season. Powell-Ryland also recorded his third fumble recovery of the season and a quarterback hurry against the Eagles. His 20.5 career sacks at Virginia Tech ranks ninth in program history.

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