ATLANTA (AP) Hendon Hooker ran for two touchdowns and Virginia Tech rode its dominant defense to a 45-0 win over Georgia Tech on Saturday.

The Hokies are 5-0 in games started by Hooker, who completed 9 of 13 passes for 159 yards, including a 7-yard touchdown pass to James Mitchell. Hooker sat much of the second half in the lopsided win.

Virginia Tech (7-3, 4-2 ACC) has won five of its last six games, including four straight over ACC opponents, as they compete for the Coastal Division title.

Georgia Tech (2-8, 1-6) has lost three straight games under first-year coach Geoff Collins.

The Hokies made the most of longtime defensive coordinator Bud Foster's final visit to Bobby Dodd Stadium. Foster is retiring after the season.

Foster's defense held the Yellow Jackets to 134 yards and eight first downs. Georgia Tech had not been shut out since a 38-0 loss to Florida State on Oct. 18, 1997.

Virginia Tech's offense had big plays of 33 yards or longer on four consecutive first-half possessions.

Tayvlon Robinson's 49-yard gain on a reverse set up Hooker's first touchdown run of 3 yards.

Tre Turner had a 37-yard catch and a 39-yard run on a sweep to set up scoring runs by Keshawn King and Hooker, respectively. Mitchell added a 33-yard catch on the following drive, but this time the Hokies had to punt.

Virginia Tech's defense added to the big-play collection on Caleb Farley's 17-yard interception return.

After Oscar Bradburn's punt was downed at the Georgia Tech 2, quarterback James Graham rolled right in the end zone and attempted a jump pass when pressured by Chamarri Conner. Farley cut in front of the pass intended for Malachi Carter.

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Virginia Tech closes its regular-season schedule with two home games that will help determine the Coastal Division race, including next week's game against Pittsburgh.

Georgia Tech must attempt to regroup quickly before playing NC State on Thursday night in another home game.