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Virginia Tech running back Raheem Blackshear (5) runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. Saturday Nov. 27 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech hangs on in wild finish at Virginia, 29-24

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 27, 2021 07:43 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) gets a pass away as Pittsburgh defensive lineman John Morgan III (6) pressures him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virginia at Pittsburgh 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 04:49 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall reacts to a play against Georgia Techduring an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong's six TDs lift Virginia past Yellow Jackets, 48-40

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 23, 2021 11:52 PM EDT

Duke quarterback Gunnar Holmberg (12) runs with the ball during the second quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Virginia on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Duke at Virginia 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:41 PM EDT

Virginia Cavaliers head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches the game from the sidelines during the second half of a NCAA college football game against Miami, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia back home, looks to mirror its fortunes on the road

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 14, 2021 06:07 PM EDT

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) is pursued by Louisville linebacker Yasir Abdullah (22) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Virginia at Louisville 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 04:57 PM EDT

Miami Hurricanes defensive lineman Jahfari Harvey (12) sacks Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia at Miami (FL) 9/30/2021

Sep. 30, 2021 08:35 PM EDT

North Carolina coach Mack Brown, left, and Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall speak prior to an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
Virginia at North Carolina 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 08:03 PM EDT

Virginia fans pack the student section during an NCAA college football game against William & Mary, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong throws, runs Virginia past William & Mary, 43-0

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 04, 2021 10:54 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Wednesday, July 21, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Virginia hopes experience pays dividends in opener vs Tribe

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 02, 2021 01:01 PM EDT

Boston College quarterback Dennis Grosel (6) throws a pass against Virginia during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong, balance lead Virginia past Boston College, 43-32

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 05, 2020 07:15 PM EST

Abilene Christian tight end Remington Lutz (86) runs the ball during an NCAA college football game against Virginia, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Armstrong throws for 4 TDs, Virginia beats Abilene Christian

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 21, 2020 08:32 PM EST

Virginia wide receiver Ra'Shaun Henry (17) scores a touchdown against North Carolina during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 31, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia holds on to extend streak against No. 15 UNC, 44-41

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 31, 2020 11:51 PM EDT