Ryan Willis

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker, right, is wrapped up by Virginia defensive tackle Eli Hanback (58) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

FBC--Belk Bowl Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2019 04:07 PM EST

North Carolina's Dazz Newsome (5) scores on a 58-yard touchdown play past Virginia Tech defender Chamarri Conner (22) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Patterson's conversion lifts Virginia Tech over UNC in 6 OTs

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 19, 2019 08:20 PM EDT

Virginia quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) runs as Miami linebacker Michael Pinckney defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Hokies look to keep resurgence going against Rhode Island

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 11, 2019 11:44 AM EDT

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) looks downfield during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Old Dominion in Blacksburg Va,. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech looking to turn things around against Furman

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 13, 2019 12:35 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, left, meets with Boston College head coach Steve Addazio after an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Boston College won the game 31-21. Boston College won’t have a chance to ease into its schedule this year. The Eagles open against Virginia Tech, just the second time in coach Steve Addazio’s tenure that they have faced an Atlantic Coast Conference team in Week 1. Hokies coach Justin Fuente says BC is a tough opponent, no matter what week. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)

No easing into it for Boston College this season

By Jimmy Golen Aug. 30, 2019 03:05 AM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 23, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Hokies look to rebound after first losing season since '92

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 13, 2019 03:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo. Florida State's James Blackman (1) looks to pass during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against North Carolina State in Raleigh, N.C. Florida State coach Willie Taggart’s top _ and perhaps only _ option at quarterback is redshirt sophomore James Blackman, the full-time starter in 2017 when Francois missed virtually the entire season with a ruptured patellar tendon(AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

ACC teams look to answer questions at quarterback

By Joedy Mccreary Apr. 18, 2019 11:01 AM EDT

Virginia Tech NCAA college football head coach Justin Fuente talks about player recruitment and the upcoming 2019 football season during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Wednesday, Feb. 6 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

After CFP championship, Clemson keeps winning on signing day

By Joedy Mccreary Feb. 06, 2019 05:09 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente awaits the start of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Blacksburg Va. Now, Virginia Tech (6-6) must defeat Cincinnati on Monday, Dec. 31, to avoid its first losing season since 1992. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)

Virginia Tech faces Cincinnati in Military Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2018 02:48 PM EST

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) hits Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) in the helmet during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Latest: Playoff hopefuls make case, selections are next

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 12:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Marshall head coach Doc Holliday argues a call during an NCAA college football game against Charlotte, in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall is getting a $300,000 for playing at Virginia Tech on Saturday, but Thundering Herd coach Doc Holliday says the bigger payday is more intangible. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

Marshall eager to play Virginia Tech in 'Blacksburg Bowl'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 30, 2018 10:27 AM EST

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. Virginia Tech is hoping its Senior Day isn't the last day of its football season. The Hokies (4-6, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) will honor 12 players before Friday's game against Virginia (7-4, 4-3), and they have to win to get a chance to play again the following week. The Cavaliers are looking to end a 14-game losing streak in the series. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)

Virginia Tech looks to keep bowl hopes alive vs Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2018 10:19 AM 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...

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

ACC divisional contenders clash when Eagles visit Hokies

By The Associated Press Nov. 01, 2018 09:40 AM EDT
No. 24 Boston College (6-2, 3-1 ACC, No. 22 CFP) at Virginia Tech (4-3, 3-1), 3:45 p.m. EDT (Raycom Sports) Line: Boston College by 2. ...