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Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman directs his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas in Manhattan, Kan., Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Va Tech ending nation’s longest bowl streak at 27 years

By Dave Skretta Dec. 16, 2020 12:51 PM EST

Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente, center, and his team celebrate a win over Virginia in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Hokies AD: More than half of football team contracted virus

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 15, 2020 05:42 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Tré Turner, second from right, scores a touchdown against Virginia during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Virginia at Virginia Tech 12/12/2020

Dec. 12, 2020 11:21 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong is stopped by Virginia Tech defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Herbert and Hokies snap skid, beating Virginia 33-15

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 12, 2020 11:20 PM EST

In this Friday, Dec. 11, 2020, photo, Arizona coach Kevin Sumlin reacts during the first half of the team's NCAA college football game against Arizona State in Tucson, Ariz. Arizona fired Sumlin on Saturday, Dec. 12, a day after a 70-7 loss to Arizona State extended the Wildcats' losing streak to a record 12 games over two seasons.(AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Top 25 Takeaways: Miami humiliated; Texas sticks with Herman

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 12, 2020 10:24 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) runs with the ball against Boston College during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Virginia-Virginia Tech: Teams heading in opposite directions

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 10, 2020 02:31 PM EST

Clemson's Amari Rodgers, right, tries to escape from Virginia Tech's Brion Murray 37 during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 4 Clemson beats Va. Tech, sets up Notre Dame rematch

By Jimmy Robertson Dec. 05, 2020 11:06 PM EST

Pittsburgh linebacker Phil Campbell III (24) tackles Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) on a run during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
No. 4 Clemson looks for clincher at struggling Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 07:07 PM EST

North Carolina linebacker Tomon Fox sacks Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Friday, Nov. 27, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)
No. 4 Tigers take aim at clinching spot in ACC title game

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 03, 2020 04:00 AM EST

Hokies backup quarterback Quincy Patterson to transfer

Nov. 30, 2020 06:24 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Virginia Tech backup quarterback Quincy Patterson has decided to transfer. Coach Justin Fuente made the announcement...

Virginia Tech defensive back Chamarri Conner (22) twists away frpom Pittsburgh wide receiver Tre Tipton (6) after intercepting a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Pickett leads shorthanded Pitt by Virginia Tech 47-14

By Will Graves Nov. 21, 2020 08:52 PM EST

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 head coach Justin Fuente during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Pitt, Virginia Tech hoping to emerge from ACC's messy middle

By Will Graves Nov. 19, 2020 01:54 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Jalen Holston 0 runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Miami (FL) at Virginia Tech 11/14/2020

Nov. 14, 2020 03:57 PM EST

Miami head coach Manny Diaz of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va.(Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
No. 9 Miami rallies behind King, D to beat Va. Tech 25-24

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 14, 2020 03:56 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)
Hokies' tall task: Bounce back from loss vs No. 9 Hurricanes

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 12, 2020 02:09 PM EST

Indiana quarterback Michael Penix Jr. (9) and his teammates react after defeating Michigan in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020, in Bloomington, Ind. Indiana won 38-21. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)
AP Top 25 Takeaways: Could Harbaugh spin coaching carousel?

By Ralph D. Russo Nov. 07, 2020 07:50 PM EST

Virginia Tech's Tré Turner, left, catches a pass as Liberty's Marcus Haskins closes in 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)
Barbir's FG gives No. 25 Liberty 38-35 win over Hokies

By Jimmy Robertson Nov. 07, 2020 03:59 PM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Liberty head football coach Hugh Freeze arrives to coach from a wheelchair in the coaches' box against Syracuse in an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va. Freeze knows that part of his story as Liberty’s football coach is about his own redemption, and he’s fine with that. And in a season when school's administration is embroiled in very public legal battles, he hopes the No. 25 Flames offer some respite. (AP Photo/Matt Bell, File)
No. 25 Flames facing uphill climb in visit to Virginia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 05, 2020 03:55 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. ...