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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

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 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

Miami head coach Manny Diaz, left, talks with Virginia Tech interim head coach J.C. Price, right, before an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia Tech at Miami (FL) 11/20/2021

Nov. 20, 2021 07:11 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

Boston College quarterback Phil Jurkovec (5) hands off to running back Pat Garwo III during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Virginia Tech at Boston College 11/5/2021

Nov. 05, 2021 09:11 PM EDT

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

Virginia Tech's Tre Turner (11) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Atlanta. Turner caught seven passes for a 187 yards and one score to lead Virginia Tech to a 26-17 win (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Georgia State at Georgia Southern 10/30/2021

Oct. 30, 2021 01:23 PM EDT

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) is tackled by Virginia Tech linebacker Dax Hollifield (4) during the first half of of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 23 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Syracuse at Virginia Tech 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) rushes during the second quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Clemson in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Virginia Tech, Syracuse both looking for much-needed victory

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 21, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

Pittsburgh's Jared Wayne (5) catches a pass from quarterback Kenny Pickett in front of Virginia Tech's Jermaine Waller (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 16, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Pittsburgh visits Virginia Tech in key ACC Coastal matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 14, 2021 02:31 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