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Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) gets off a pass that went for a touchdown to wide receiver Tre Turner as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Tyler Bentley (92) applies pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Virginia Tech at Pittsburgh 11/21/2020

Nov. 21, 2020 06:11 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)
Liberty at Virginia Tech 11/7/2020

Nov. 07, 2020 04:01 PM EST

Virginia Tech builds lead then holds on to down Louisville

Steve Bittenbender Oct. 31, 2020 07:27 PM EDT
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hendon Hooker was perfect from the air and ran for three scores to lead Virginia Tech to a 42-35 victory over Louisville Saturday. ...

Tré Turner, right, of Virginia Tech stiff arms Jason Maitre, left, of Boston College in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2020. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Boston College at Virginia Tech 10/17/2020

Oct. 17, 2020 11:31 PM EDT

Virginia Tech running back Khalil Herbert (25) scores a touchdown as North Carolina defensive back Don Chapman (2) tries to tackle during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
North Carolina State at Virginia 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 02:23 PM EDT

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