Justin Fuente
Cole Beck (14) of the Virginia Tech football team during Media Day at the Beamer-Lawson Indoor Practice Facility on Wednesday, Aug. 10 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Pry era begins at Virginia Tech with designs on dominant D

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 17, 2022 06:26 PM EDT

Virginia head coach Tony Elliott laughs as he answers a question at the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference Media Days in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, July 21, 2022. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
ACC's quartet of new coaches adds wrinkle to wild division

By Aaron Beard Jul. 21, 2022 05:21 PM EDT

Virginia Tech head coach Brent Pry looks on during the school's NCAA college spring football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 16, 2022. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
ACC: Pitt, Deacs out to keep momentum, Clemson hits reset

By Pete Iacobelli Apr. 25, 2022 06:40 PM EDT

FILE - Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) scores a touchdown against Rutgers during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Virginia Tech and Maryland each have six wins and are trying for a winning record when they meet Wednesday, Dec. 29, at Yankee Stadium in the Pinstripe Bowl. Tagovailoa, an Alabama transfer, threw for 3,595 yards and 24 touchdowns this season, with 11 interceptions. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
Virginia Tech, Maryland vie in Pinstripe Bowl, both at 6-6

By Dan Gelston Dec. 28, 2021 03:13 PM EST

Maryland quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa (3) looks to pass against Rutgers during the second half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021, in Piscataway, N.J. Maryland won 40-16. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
Ex-ACC foes Virginia Tech, Maryland meet in Pinstripe Bowl

Dec. 05, 2021 10:19 PM EST

New Virginia Tech NCAA college football head coach Brent Pry is shown during an introductory press conference in Blacksburg Va., Thursday Dec. 2, 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Pry: 'Honored, humbled' to be Virginia Tech football coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 02, 2021 01:13 PM EST

FILE - Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry gestures during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Virginia Tech is finalizing a deal to make Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry its next head coach, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Nov. 30, because details were still being worked out and neither school was prepared to make a formal announcement. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Virginia Tech hires Penn State DC Brent Pry as head coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 30, 2021 09:42 AM EST

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) scrambles as BYU defensive lineman Atunaisa Mahe (62) is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Hokies seek bowl eligibility; Virginia trying to end skid

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 26, 2021 05:25 PM EST

Miami running back Jaylan Knighton, right, scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Van Dyke's 357 yards helps Miami top Virginia Tech 38-26

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 20, 2021 11:01 PM EST

Michigan State head coach Mel Tucker greets wide receiver Jayden Reed (1) after a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Maryland, Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in East Lansing, Mich. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Week 12 preview: Power 5 league title matchups taking shape

By Eric Olson Nov. 19, 2021 04:47 AM EST

Virginia Tech interim NCAA college football head football J.C. Price is shown during a press conference in Blacksburg Va., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech's JC Price: 'Humbled' to coach alma mater

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 18, 2021 05:17 PM EST

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock speaks during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Virginia Tech and NCAA college football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Interim coach vs embattled coach when VT visits Miami

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 18, 2021 11:08 AM EST

Wake Forest wide receiver A.T. Perry celebrates during the second half of an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No. 13 Wake Forest's trip to Clemson tops ACC Week 12 slate

By Aaron Beard Nov. 18, 2021 02:11 AM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz directs his team against Florida State in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021. Florida State defeated Miami 32-28. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)
Amid turmoil, Diaz says Miami has to be focused on this week

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 17, 2021 03:35 PM EST

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock speaks during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Virginia Tech and NCAA college football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hokies AD: Fuente 'wanted to move on' now, not be in limbo

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 16, 2021 08:50 AM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs the ball while defended by Duke's Jalen Alexander (32) and Sayyid Stevens (34) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Nov. 13 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Duke at Virginia Tech 11/13/2021

Nov. 13, 2021 07:33 PM EST

Virginia Tech running back Keshawn King (23) scores a touchdown past Duke's Da'Quan Johnson (17) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Nov. 13 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Burmeister's 3TDs send Virginia Tech past Duke 48-17

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 13, 2021 07:22 PM EST

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley, left, shakes hands with Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente following an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Virginia Tech, Duke both looking to end losing streaks

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 11, 2021 04:31 PM EST

Boston College linebacker Vinny DePalma (42) celebrates with teammates after defeating Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Jurkovec's return sparks Eagles over Virginia Tech 17-3

By Ken Powtak Nov. 05, 2021 10:54 PM EDT