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The starting mike linebacker injured his shoulder and had an MRI Thursday.

Gibson will have surgery on his fractured shoulder and will likely return in 6-8 months, according to a release from the athletics department.

An injury to Virginia Tech LB Lyndell Gibson could mean more playing time for Tariq Edwards in the Orange Bowl.

The Hokies will likely be without senior CB Rashad Carmichael against UVa. Look for Jayron Hosley to move to Carmichael's boundary corner spot and freshman Kyle Fuller to play field corner.

The Hokies will be without their best kick returner and one of their best pass rushers when they take on North Carolina this weekend in Chapel Hill.

Virginia Tech's star running back will be unavailable for Saturday's game against NC State with an injured right hamstring.

Key injuries have young linebackers getting more reps during preseason camp.

The Hokies have suffered their first key injury of the preseason, but it will not likely affect their depth chart for the opener.

The Hokies will need a big game from Bruce Taylor against Boise State if Barquell Rivers can't play. Fortunately, there's a precedent for linebackers performing well in their first big test for Tech.