HANK KURZ Jr.
James Madison wide receiver Antwane Wells Jr. (7) looks for an opening in the Montana defense during the first half of an NCAA FCS football playoff game in Harrisonburg, Va., Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record via AP)
South Dakota State heads to FCS semifinals this weekend

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 16, 2021 02:56 PM EST
South Dakota State is one victory away from doing something no team in the history of

University of Virginia President James Ryan, left, presents a football jersey to new head football coach Tony Elliott, center, along with athletic director Carla Williams, during an introductory NCAA college football news conference at the school, Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. Elliott will take over the program after the upcoming bowl game. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia QB Armstrong staying put in win for new coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 13, 2021 05:45 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia's new coach achieved the first big victory of

FILE - Clemson co-offensive coordinator Tony Elliott speaks during media day for the NCAA College Football Playoff national championship game in New Orleans, on Jan. 11, 2020, file photo. Virginia has hired Elliott as its next football coach, Cavaliers athletic director Carla Williams announced Friday, Dec. 10, 2021. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)
Virginia names Clemson's Tony Elliott as next football coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 10, 2021 04:39 PM EST
Virginia didn't have to extend its search for a new football coach beyond the

James Madison linebacker Diamonte Tucker-Dorsey (2) forces a fumble on Southeastern Louisiana quarterback Cole Kelley (15) during the first half of an NCAA college football playoff game in Harrisonburg, Va., Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021. (Daniel Lin/Daily News-Record Via AP)
FCS quarterfinals feature 6 former national champions

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 09, 2021 11:16 AM EST
Many of the perennial contenders are still in the title chase as the Football

Virginia Tech head coach J.C. Price, left, shakes the hand of Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall after an NCAA college football game Saturday Nov 27, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. Tech won the game 29-24. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall stepping down after bowl

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 02, 2021 05:44 PM EST
Bronco Mendenhall said the thought that it was time to do something else first

New Virginia Tech NCAA college football head coach Brent Pry is shown during an introductory press conference in Blacksburg Va., Thursday Dec. 2, 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Pry: 'Honored, humbled' to be Virginia Tech football coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Dec. 02, 2021 01:13 PM EST
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Brent Pry's voice cracked with emotion as he detailed

FILE - Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry gestures during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Rutgers in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021. Virginia Tech is finalizing a deal to make Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry its next head coach, two people familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. The people spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Nov. 30, because details were still being worked out and neither school was prepared to make a formal announcement. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger, File)
Virginia Tech hires Penn State DC Brent Pry as head coach

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 30, 2021 09:42 AM EST
Virginia Tech reached into its archives to find its next coach, hiring Penn

Virginia Tech running back Raheem Blackshear (5) runs for a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va. Saturday Nov. 27 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech hangs on in wild finish at Virginia, 29-24

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 27, 2021 07:43 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILE, Va. (AP) — J.C. Price hasn't masked his emotions or love for

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) scrambles as BYU defensive lineman Atunaisa Mahe (62) is blocked during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Hokies seek bowl eligibility; Virginia trying to end skid

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 26, 2021 05:25 PM EST
J.C Price doesn't want his second game as Virginia Tech's interim football

North Carolina quarterback Sam Howell drops back to pass as Pittsburgh defensive lineman Calijah Kanceys closes in on the last play of the NCAA college football game, Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021, in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh won in overtime. (Matt Freed/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette via AP)
No. 24 Wolfpack look to stay in ACC title race vs Tar Heels

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 25, 2021 10:07 AM EST
While North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren knows a Friday night game, even

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) gets a pass away as Pittsburgh defensive lineman John Morgan III (6) pressures him during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021, in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
Tar Heels, No. 24 Wolfpack highlight weekend in the ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 25, 2021 02:07 AM EST
Here are things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference in Week 13:

Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze looks towards his team during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi in Oxford, Miss., Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Mississippi won 27-14. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis)
Liberty, Freeze agree to contract extension through 2028

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 24, 2021 04:33 PM EST
Liberty and football coach Hugh Freeze have agreed to a contract extension that

Virginia Tech interim NCAA college football head football J.C. Price is shown during a press conference in Blacksburg Va., Thursday, Nov. 18, 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Virginia Tech's JC Price: 'Humbled' to coach alma mater

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 18, 2021 05:17 PM EST
Virginia Tech’s J.C. Price never expected to be the Virginia Tech head football

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock speaks during a press conference in Blacksburg, Va., Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2021. Virginia Tech and NCAA college football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hokies AD: Fuente 'wanted to move on' now, not be in limbo

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 16, 2021 08:50 AM EST
Virginia Tech's Justin Fuente could see the writing on the wall so the Hokies

Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer (87) avoids Virginia cornerback Nick Grant (1) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Nov. 13, 2021, in Charlottesville, Va. (AP Photo/Mike Caudill)
Coan's 3 TD throws lead No. 7 Notre Dame past Virginia 28-3

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 13, 2021 10:53 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly said the No. 7

Boston College head coach Jeff Hafley, left, shakes hands with Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente following an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Virginia Tech, Duke both looking to end losing streaks

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 11, 2021 04:31 PM EST
Virginia Tech and Duke enter their ACC matchup this weekend looking to end

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) looks to pass the ball during the second half, of an NCAA college football game against BYU Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021, in Provo, Utah. (AP Photo/George Frey)
Cavaliers look to end No. 7 Notre Dame's dominance of ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 11, 2021 01:00 PM EST
Notre Dame is hoping to rise from ninth in the College Football Playoff

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi directs the team against Duke during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021, in Durham, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)
ACC title race wide open heading into season's final weeks

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 10, 2021 02:23 PM EST
The Atlantic Coast Conference divisional races are far from decided and several

JMU makes it official; Sun Belt Conference is next stop

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 06, 2021 10:52 AM EDT
James Madison decided Saturday to pursue a move to the Sun Belt Conference

Syracuse quarterback Garrett Shrader (16) scrambles away from pressure by Boston College defensive tackle Cam Horsley (96) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Syracuse, N.Y., Saturday, Oct. 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Surging Miami back in ACC Coastal Division race

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 04, 2021 04:17 AM EDT
Things to watch in the Atlantic Coast Conference for Week 10: