Tre Turner
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

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 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. ...

FILE - In this Sept. 19, 2020, file photo, North Carolina State running back Ricky Person Jr. (8) scores on a 3-yard touchdown run as Wake Forest linebacker Ryan Smenda Jr. (5) defends during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. Virginia Tech plays North Carolina State on Saturday, Sept. 26. (Ethan Hyman/The News & Observer via AP, File)
No. 20 Hokies could be shorthanded for opener vs Wolfpack

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 24, 2020 12:46 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

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) is hit by Virginia linebacker Noah Taylor (14) as he throws the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game between Virginia Tech and Virginia in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Nov. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Perkins, late FG lift Virginia past No. 23 Hokies, 39-30

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 29, 2019 03:59 PM EST

Virginia Tech defensive back Caleb Farley (3) returns an interception for a touchdown as Georgia Tech tight end Tyler Davis (9) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Hooker helps Hokies rout Georgia Tech 45-0

By Charles Odum Nov. 16, 2019 06:44 PM EST

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente puts on his headset at the start of an NCAA college football game against Duke, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hello, again: Now with Miami, Hill set to face Hokies

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 04, 2019 11:52 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

Virginia Tech quarterback Quincy Patterson II (4) gets tackled by linebacker Dax Hollifield during the NCAA college football team's Maroon-White spring game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
QB battle in spotlight at Hokies' spring game

Apr. 13, 2019 08:33 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 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

Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) looks to run up field in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Boston College in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Levy runs No. 24 Boston College past Virginia Tech, 31-21

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 03, 2018 07:19 PM EDT

Georgia Tech quarterback Tobias Oliver (8) leaps over the pile to score against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Oliver, Yellow Jackets run all over Hokies 49-28

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 25, 2018 10:55 PM EDT