Hokies QB Michael Brewer breaks collarbone, will miss 4-5 weeks

— -- BLACKSBURG, Va. -- Virginia Tech Hokies starting quarterback Michael Brewer broke his collarbone on a massive hit in the third quarter of Monday night's 42-24 loss to the Ohio State Buckeyes and did not return.

Brewer, who will undergo surgery Tuesday and miss four to eight weeks, was hit hard to the ground and stayed down for several moments. The senior clutched his left, non-throwing shoulder as he exited the field and was immediately taken to the locker room.

Brewer was seen on the sideline with his left arm in a sling and the shoulder covered in an ice wrap.

Brewer started every game for the Hokies last season after transferring from Texas Tech and keyed their upset win over Ohio State in 2014. Brewer was knocked down six times, hurried six times and sacked twice Monday before his exit.

With Brewer out, Virginia Tech turned to junior  Brenden Motley. Motley had attempted three passes entering the game.

Information from ESPN's Heather Cox and Stats & Information was used in this report.