Brent Pry and the Hokies fought hard against Syracuse with a backup QB and RB, but they still dropped to 1-11 in one-score games. (Ivan Morozov)

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — Listen, I get it. The smart, safe play when you’re operating with your backup quarterback and get the ball back at your 25-yard line with 29 seconds left of a tie game is to go to overtime.