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Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. (1) runs for a touchdown during the first half of the NCAA college football game against Louisville, Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019, in Lexington, Ky. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Versatile Bowden leads Kentucky against Va Tech in Belk Bowl

By Steve Reed Dec. 30, 2019 04:04 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 2, 2019, file photo, Miami tight end Brevin Jordan (9) celebrates a Miami take away in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, in Tallahassee, Fla. Jordan was selected to The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference football team, Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser, File)
Clemson RB Etienne, LB Simmons lead AP All-ACC teams

By Joedy Mccreary Dec. 10, 2019 12:50 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) attempts to elude Pittsburgh defender Patrick Jones II (91) in the forth quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Nov. 23 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 23 Hokies, Cavaliers clash for ACC’s Coastal title

By The Associated Press Nov. 27, 2019 02:55 PM EST

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell (7) is tackled by Virginia Tech defender Khalil Ladler, left, in the final overtime of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Tar Heels' freshman Sam Howell moving to top of ACC's QBs

By Charles Odum Oct. 23, 2019 10:26 AM EDT

Rhode Island players Kyle Murphy (74) and Nick Correia (75) celebrate a field goal in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 12 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hooker's 3 TD passes lead Hokies past Rhode Island, 34-17

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 12, 2019 07:30 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster looks at the scoreboard during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, in Blacksburg, Va. Foster says the upcoming football season will be his final as an assistant coach. Foster has been the Hokies’ defensive coordinator since 1995. His 33 years on staff makes him the longest tenured assistant coach in the country at the same school. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Hokies' defensive coordinator to step down after season

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 01, 2019 03:54 PM EDT

Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) looks to run up field in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Levy runs No. 24 Boston College past Virginia Tech, 31-21

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 03, 2018 07:19 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams, right, tries to turn the corner as Virginia Tech's Kahlil Ladler, left, makes the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Return of TB Williams brings big plays to No. 5 Notre Dame

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 07, 2018 03:08 PM EDT