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.

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.