Virginia Tech loses James Mitchell for season

Virginia Tech tight end James Mitchell is out for the season with a knee injury.

Mitchell was injured on a goal-line rushing attempt against Middle Tennessee last week. Head coach Justin Fuente said an MRI exam revealed damage to Mitchell's right knee that calls for season-ending surgery.

On a handoff at the 2-yard line, Mitchell was stopped for no gain and didn't return to the game. Fuente said Saturday he thought Mitc