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Out as expected Thomas (ankle) is officially ruled out for Thursday's game against West Virginia, Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas was viewed as a long shot to suit up for Thursday's contest and officially will miss his fourth straight game to open up the year. The sophomore continues to be ruled as week-to-week, leaving a possible return open for Oct. 1 against UNC. Keshawn King and Jalen Holston should continue to man most of the work out of the backfield until Thomas is back.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on depth chart Thomas (ankle) is not listed on the Hokies' depth chart ahead of Thursday's game against West Virginia, Christopher Hall of SI.com reports.

Impact Thomas has not appeared this season while nursing an ankle injury. It is unclear when the running back will make his return to the field, though he has been listed as week-to-week for about a month. His next chance to return is Oct. 1 against North Carolina.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to remain out Saturday Thomas (ankle) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Wofford,Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact Virginia Tech appears to be letting Thomas rehab for another week as the Hokies host an FCS opponent. Look for Virginia Tech to utilize Keshawn King, Jalen Holston, and Chance Black against Wofford. Virginia Tech hosts West Virginia in Week 4.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Limited practice participant Thomas (ankle) was in uniform but was limited in practice Wednesday, Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact Thomas yet to play in 2022 for Virginia Tech. However, he is expected to be the lead running back when he returns, which could be against Wofford this Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Considered week-to-week Thomas has suffered an injury is week-by-week, Andy Bitter of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being unavailable for a couple of practices, it has been revealed that Thomas suffered an undisclosed injury. With the start of the season drawing close, this is not the news the Hokies wished to hear about one of their top running backs. Thomas rushed for 440 yards and three touchdowns last season, and will hope to be able to contribute on the field for Virginia Tech's opening game.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Missed two practices Thomas missed a couple of practices after being marked as "unavailable", Michael Niziolek of The Roanoke Times reports.

Impact Thomas missed Virginia Tech's Fan Day and was also unavailable for a few practices, but the reason for these absences is currently unknown. The sophomore was reported as being close to earning the top running back position, but the time he is missing could potentially impact his spot.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Close to earning RB1 spot Thomas is competing with Jalen Holston for the starting RB position, Mike Barber of the Richmond Times-Dispatch reports.

Impact Thomas had the second-most yards of any the Hokies' running backs last season with 440 and is looking to earn the top spot this season. Thomas is competing with Jalen Holston but both players are looking strong this fall.

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Malachi Thomas is quickly outplaying his recruit ranking Malachi Thomas is quickly becoming the focal point of Virginia Tech's offense

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

How Malachi Thomas 'answered the challenge' and gave Virginia Tech's running game something to build on The freshman Thomas broke out for 151 yards and three touchdowns against Syracuse, emerging as a bright spot in another frustrating loss.

OCTOBER 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Justin Fuente running out of time, Malachi Thomas gives Virginia Tech jolt, bowl hopes, more: 5 thoughts after Syracuse After losing to Syracuse dropped Hokies to 3-4, going on the road in four of the last five games might not be the worst thing for Fuente.

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Virginia Tech RB Malachi Thomas Highlights Against Syracuse

OCTOBER 24, 2021 • YOUTUBE