BLACKSBURG, Va—
Virginia Tech updated the status of a couple players who were injured in the Hokies scrimmage on Saturday. They sent out the following release.Virginia Tech wide receiver Xavier Boyce and linebacker Lorenzo Williams underwent MRIs last night at Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg to evaluate the injuries they sustained in Saturday's scrimmage.
Williams tested positive for a Lisfranc sprain in his right foot and is tentatively set to have surgery next Thursday. He is expected to miss the season.
Boyce's MRI revealed a grade 2 MCL sprain in his left knee and no surgery is required. He is expected to miss 4-6 weeks.
The Loss of Boyce for a month or so won't be severe as the Hokies have depth at Wide Receiver. The loss of Williams for the season could be a bigger hit to Tech at the linebacking position.
