45... Cyrus Lawrence.

via: http://spec.lib.vt.edu

On the second carry of his collegeiate career, tailback Cyrus Lawrence ran 59 yards for a touchdown. It would e the longest run of his Tech career.

via: 2000 Virginia Tech Football Media Guide - History Part 1

Lawrence didn't steal a defense's soul with a single flashy carry, rather he broke its will over sixty minutes. The true epitome of a workhorse back. Even though a season ending injury shortened his senior year to four games he finished his career as the Hokies' all-time leading rusher with 3,767 yards.

Trivia*:

1. Lawrence also held VT's single season rushing record until who broke it?
2. And by how many more yards?

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