Dax Hollifield
Liberty quarterback Johnathan Bennett (11) scrambles with the ball during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Connecticut in East Hartford, Conn., Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Hokies seek something positive in first visit to Liberty

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 02:57 PM EST

Georgia Tech's Dontae Smith (4) scores a touchdown past Virginia Tech's Chamarri Conner (1) in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 5 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Pyron rallies Georgia Tech past Virginia Tech 28-27

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 05, 2022 04:21 PM EDT

Pittsburgh tight end Gavin Bartholomew (86) dives over Georgia Tech defensive back LaMiles Brooks (20) into the end zone for a touchdown after catching a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pitt tries to bounce back as struggling Virginia Tech visits

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2022 01:20 PM EDT

West Virginia wide receiver Bryce Ford-Wheaton (0) attempts to catch a pass as Virginia Tech's Dorian Strong (44) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Daniels, defense lead West Virginia past Virginia Tech 33-10

By Jimmy Robertson Sep. 22, 2022 11:25 PM EDT

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

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

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente in the second half of the Syracuse Virginia Tech NCAA football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday Oct. 23 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech both facing must-win situations

By George Henry Oct. 28, 2021 01:48 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

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

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

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

FILE - Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente answers a question during the NCAA college football Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Wednesday, July 21, 2021, file photo. Few Power Five programs struggled through the pandemic more than Virginia Tech. Coach Justin Fuente and the Hokies hope to restore some order this season. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Virginia Tech looks for success and a return to normalcy

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 18, 2021 01:52 PM EDT

Virginia Tech's Tayvion Robinson, left, catches a touchdown pass in front of North Carolina State's Malik Dunlap, right, during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
North Carolina State at Virginia Tech 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 11:47 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