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FILE - In this Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, file photo, Clemson's Trevor Lawrence runs for a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Lawrence was voted The Associated Press offensive player of the year for the Atlantic Coast Conference and was one of a league-best 10 Clemson selections to the AP all-ACC team. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool, File)
No. 2 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame headline AP all-ACC honors

By Aaron Beard Dec. 21, 2020 12:31 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) gets off a pass that went for a touchdown to wide receiver Tre Turner as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Tyler Bentley (92) applies pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:11 PM EST

Tré Turner, right, of Virginia Tech stiff arms Jason Maitre, left, of Boston College in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Boston College at Virginia Tech 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 11:31 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Tayvion Robinson, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of North Carolina State's Malik Dunlap, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
North Carolina State at Virginia Tech 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 11:47 PM EDT

FILE - Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) tosses the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. Hooker emerged last season as a reliable decision-maker, finishing with 13 touchdown passes and just two interceptions. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
Fuente, Hokies optimistic with many key players returning

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 01, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates his 7-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Book's late TD run helps No 16 Notre Dame beat Virginia Tech

By John Fineran Nov. 02, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

Members of the Notre Dame football team sing at the end of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame won 21-20. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
No. 16 Notre Dame rallies to beat Virginia Tech 21-20

By The Associated Press Nov. 02, 2019 05:12 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

FILE - In this March 22, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster gestures while speaking to his defensive unit during practice in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Young Virginia Tech defense shows signs of growing pains

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 09, 2018 04:56 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Jarrod Hewitt (55) grabs Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) by the face mask and is called for a personal foul during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Williams runs No. 6 Irish past No. 24 Hokies, 45-23

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 06, 2018 11:58 PM EDT