Hezekiah Grimsley
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

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. hands off to running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. who rushes for a touchdown against Virginia Tech in the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Bowden's late TD pass lifts Kentucky past VTech 37-30

By Eli Pacheco Dec. 31, 2019 03:52 PM EST

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) escapes Paris Ford (12) of Pittsburgh in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Nov. 23 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 23 Hokies, Cavaliers vie for ACC Coastal Division title

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 28, 2019 10:35 AM EST

Virginia Tech receiver Hezekiah Grimsley (6) catches a 9 yard touchdown pass in front of Old Dominion defender Geronda Hall Jr. (23) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va,. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Willis leads Virginia Tech past Old Dominion, 31-17

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 07, 2019 03:42 PM EDT

Virginia Tech wide receiver Hezekiah Grimsley makes a touchdown reception during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Boston, Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Brown's 2 TD passes and 1 run leads BC past Va. Tech 35-28

By Ken Powtak Aug. 31, 2019 07:31 PM EDT

Tre Turner (25) of Virginia Tech catches a 45 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ryan Willis past Jestin Morrow (22) of Marshall in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Dec. 1 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Willis' 4 TD throws carry Hokies past Marshall, 41-20

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 01, 2018 05:24 PM EST

Jovonn Quillen (26) of Virginia Tech reacts to defending a touchdown pass attempt to Tyre Brady (8) of Marshall in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Dec. 1 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Willis' 4 TD throws carry Hokies past Marshall, 41-20

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 01, 2018 03:21 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) tosses a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Overtime FG gives Hokies wild 34-31 win over Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2018 07:54 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