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FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente reacts during an NCAA college football game against Boston College, in Blacksburg, Va. The Hokies, once ranked as high as No. 12, have some major work to do to extend their bowl streak to 26 years. (AP Photo/Matt Bell, File)
Numbers misleading in what has been down year for the ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 21, 2018 04:05 PM EST

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches play against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Virginia coach Mendenhall: Hokies 'not just another game'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 19, 2018 06:26 PM EST

Virginia Tech receiver Tre Turner (11) catches a pass from quarterback Ryan Willis while evading Miami defender Derrick Smith (25) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 17 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Makeup games could determine bowl bids

By Noah Trister Nov. 18, 2018 07:04 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) heads to midfield at the conclusion of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 17 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech, Marshall agree to possible game on Dec. 1

Nov. 18, 2018 01:16 PM EST

Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) celebrates sacking Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry (5) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 17 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Perry, Davis carry Miami past reeling Virginia Tech, 38-14

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 17, 2018 07:17 PM EST

Oklahoma State safety Kenneth Edison-McGruder (3) reaches for the ball while being wrapped up by West Virginia wide receiver Marcus Simms, the intended receiver, during an NCAA college football game in Stillwater, Okla., Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018. (AP Photo/Brody Schmidt)
West Virginia at Oklahoma State 11/17/2018

Nov. 17, 2018 05:47 PM EST

In this Nov. 3, 2018 photo, Miami head coach Mark Richt calls out during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Duke in Miami Gardens, Fla. Midway through this season, a mid-November 2018 matchup between longtime rivals Miami and Virginia Tech seemed likely to have major implications in the ACC's Coastal Division race, if not nationally. Both teams would love for that still to be the case. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Reeling Miami, Virginia Tech trying to turn seasons around

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 16, 2018 12:18 PM EST

Pittsburgh running back Darrin Hall (22) breaks away from Virginia Tech defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt (45) for a long touchdown run i the third quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 52-22.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Panthers turned back the clock to turn season around

By Will Graves Nov. 12, 2018 05:02 PM EST

Notre Dame defensive lineman Julian Okwara (42) dives for a pass intended for Florida State quarterback Deondre Francois (12) in the first half of an NCAA college football game in South Bend, Ind.,Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
Seminoles on the ropes, Hokies' streak in jeopardy too

By Noah Trister Nov. 11, 2018 06:53 PM EST

Pittsburgh running back Darrin Hall (22) breaks away from Virginia Tech defensive lineman TyJuan Garbutt (45) for a long touchdown run i the third quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won 52-22.(AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt smashes Virginia Tech 52-22 to near ACC Coastal title

By Will Graves Nov. 10, 2018 06:52 PM EST

Pittsburgh wide receiver Maurice Ffrench (2) makes a catch as Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (28) defends in the second quarter of an NCAA football game, Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Pittsburgh. Ffrench took it in for a touchdown. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh 11/10/2018

Nov. 10, 2018 04:48 PM EST

Pitt warily eyes Coastal title as uneven Hokies visit

By Will Graves Nov. 09, 2018 12:25 PM EST
PITTSBURGH (AP) — George Aston has seen a lot in five years at Pittsburgh. Two coaching staffs. A handful of big-time upsets that hinted at a turnaround. Just as...

FILE - In this Sept. 29, 2018, file photo, Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches the action during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. If first-place Pitt or second-place Virginia goes on to win the Coastal title this season, either would become the sixth different school in the last six seasons to win that side of the conference (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Pitt leads the Coastal, but chaos awaits if Panthers slip

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 07, 2018 12:01 PM EST

Illinois running back Reggie Corbin (2) is ushered into the end zone by teammate AJ Bush, Jr. in the second half of a NCAA college football game against Minnesota, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Holly Hart)
Game at Nebraska like a 'homecoming' for Illinois' AJ Bush

By Eric Olson Nov. 07, 2018 02:39 AM EST

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

Alabama quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (13) warms up before an NCAA college football game against LSU in Baton Rouge, La., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
College football: No. 1 Alabama beats No. 4 LSU 29-0

By The Associated Press Nov. 03, 2018 05:50 PM EDT

Texas receiver Lil'Jordan Humphrey (84) scores a touchdown against West Virginia defensive back Kenny Robinson, Jr. during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas)
Boston College at Virginia Tech 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 05:30 PM EDT

Cincinnati head coach Luke Fickell, right, speaks with linebacker Malik Clements (4) before an NCAA college football game against Navy, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
Navy at Cincinnati 11/3/2018

Nov. 03, 2018 04:52 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Boston College running back AJ Dillon (2) carries against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Boston College will arrive for a game at Virginia Tech with one of the ACC’s top running backs in Dillon, who averages 133.5 yards per game, to face a team that has lost essentially nine starters off last year’s team and allowed 465 rushing yards--and no passing yards--when it lost 49-28 to Georgia Tech in its last outing. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 24 BC, Virginia Tech meet in pivotal ACC matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 02, 2018 12:32 PM EDT

North Carolina's Anthony Ratliff-Williams (17) is tackled by Virginia's cornerback Bryce Hall (34) during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Charlottesville, Va. Virginia beat North Carolina 31-21. (Zack Wajsgras /The Daily Progress via AP)
Surging Georgia Tech visits UNC in ACC Coastal matchup

Nov. 02, 2018 12:15 PM EDT