Raheem Blackshear
Pinstripe Bowl pits VaTech, Md; victor gets winning record

By The Associated Press Dec. 28, 2021 12:23 PM EST
Pinstripe Bowl: Maryland (6-6) vs. Virginia Tech (6-6), Wednesday, 2:15 p.m. Eastern, (ESPN). Line: Maryland by 3 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook....

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 head coach Bronco Mendenhall, left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach J.C. Price prior to the start of an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov 27, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia Tech at Virginia 11/27/2021

Nov. 27, 2021 03:27 PM 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

Georgia Tech quarterback Jeff Sims rushes against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Virginia Tech's Turner catches Georgia Tech in 26-17 win

Matt Winkeljohn Oct. 30, 2021 03:46 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) attempts to elude Virginia Tech defensive lineman Amare Barno (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Doerer makes late FG, No. 14 Irish beat Hokies 32-29

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 09, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

Notre Dame wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (4) catches a pass in front of Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Notre Dame at Virginia Tech 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 09:43 PM EDT

Richmond's Jasiah Williams (5) attempts to make a one handed catch in the first half of the Richmond Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 25 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
RCH at Virginia Tech 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 03:31 PM EDT

West Virginia wide receiver Isaiah Esdale (9) leaps over a Virginia Tech player during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
WVU builds big lead, holds on to beat No. 15 Va Tech 27-21

By John Raby Sep. 18, 2021 04:19 PM EDT

West Virginia head coach Neal Brown,left, talks with Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente before an NCAA college football game in Morgantown, W.Va., Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021. (AP Photo/William Wotring)
Virginia Tech at West Virginia 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 12:09 PM EDT

Michigan running back Blake Corum (2) celebrates a touchdown with teammates during the fourth quarter of an NCAA college football game against Washington in Ann Arbor, Mich., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Ding)
Top 25 Reality Check: Assessing voters after volatile weeks

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 13, 2021 03:03 AM EDT

Middle Tennessee quarterback Bailey Hockman (10) loses his helmet while sacked by Virginia Tech defensive back Chamarri Conner (1) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Middle Tennessee at Virginia Tech 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 05:51 PM EDT

Middle Tennessee head coach Rick Stockstill awaits an official's call in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Blacksburg Va. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
No. 19 Virginia Tech beats Middle Tennessee 35-14

Sep. 11, 2021 05:43 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Ty Eller (39) and Jalen Hampton (36) pose with members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets at the start of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina on Friday, Sept. 3, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
North Carolina at Virginia Tech 9/3/2021

Sep. 03, 2021 09:33 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Nick Gallo scores on a pass from quarterback Hendon Hooker during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Liberty, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami clinging to title hopes when it visits Hokies

By The Associated Press Nov. 12, 2020 03:21 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker scores on a 12-yard touchdown run past Liberty's Javon Scruggs during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Hokies' tall task: Bounce back from loss vs No. 9 Hurricanes

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2020 02:09 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019 file photo, Miami head coach Manny Diaz calls out a play during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami coach Manny Diaz told The Associated Press on Monday, Feb. 3, 2020 that he believes the Hurricanes are already better than they were when last season's 6-7 debacle ended. Diaz says the Hurricanes have improved their roster and their coaching staff, both by additions and subtractions. He also drew a parallel to the culture that the Miami Heat have stuck with in their bounceback season this year. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
Diaz, Miami land top safety as rebuilding effort continues

By The Associated Press Feb. 05, 2020 03:52 PM EST

QB Levis likely to lead No. 12 Penn State against Rutgers

By Travis Johnson Nov. 29, 2019 01:55 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Getting knocked out of the biggest game of the season was tough for Sean Clifford. Standing on the sideline and watching Penn State’s...