HANK KURZ Jr.
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
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Even with a nine-point lead and less than a minute

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) escapes Paris Ford (12) of Pittsburgh in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Nov. 23 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 23 Hokies, Cavaliers vie for ACC Coastal Division title

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 28, 2019 10:35 AM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia is hoping the third time is the charm they

Virginia's Lamont Atkins (5) scores a touchdown against Liberty during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019, in Charlottesville, Va. (Erin Edgerton/The Daily Progress via AP)
Perkins, Virginia cruise past Liberty, 55-27

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2019 03:49 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia had every reason to come out flat against

Liberty quarterback Stephen Calvert (12) loses the ball as he is hit by BYU defensive lineman Bracken El-Bakri (93) after being sacked by BYU linebacker Keenan Pili during an NCAA college football game in Provo, Utah, Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019. (Scott G. Winterton/The Deseret News via AP)
Virginia coach says Cavaliers not looking past Liberty

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 10:33 AM EST
Virginia is on upset alert heading into its game against Liberty.

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) scores a touchdown on a short run as Georgia Tech linebacker Quez Jackson (44) defends in the first half of an NCAA football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2019, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
No. 25 Hokies, Pittsburgh meet in critical ACC Coastal clash

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2019 10:25 AM EST
Pittsburgh and No. 25 Virginia Tech will meet in a pivotal ACC Coastal Division

Perkins, Taulapapa lead Virginia past Georgia Tech, 33-28

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 09, 2019 04:00 PM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bryce Perkins loves that new playmakers are

Wake Forest quarterback Jamie Newman (12) runs for a touchdown against North Carolina State in the first half an NCAA college football game in Winston-Salem, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Virginia Tech hosts No. 22 Wake Forest, honors Bud Foster

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 08, 2019 10:53 AM EST
Emotions will be running high when Virginia Tech faces No. 22 Wake Forest on

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) makes a handoff to running back Wayne Taulapapa (21) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Virginia continues division title push against Georgia Tech

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 08, 2019 10:52 AM EST
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia is in good position with three games left

Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville in Louisville, Ky., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Virginia looks to limit turnovers, late-game drives vs UNC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 29, 2019 03:11 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia is well-represented among the national

Virginia wide receiver Hasise Dubois (8) grabs a pass near the end zone as Duke cornerback Leonard Johnson (33) defends during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019. Dubois stepped out of bounds on the play but Johnson was called for a foul. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Perkins, defense lead Virginia in 48-14 rout of Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 19, 2019 09:12 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bronco Mendenhall was at a loss to explain how Virginia's

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) looks to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Virginia looks to get back on winning track vs Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 18, 2019 04:25 PM EDT
An anemic offensive performance last weekend at Miami not only knocked Virginia out

Georgia Tech head coach Geoff Collins, right, and North Carolina head coach Mack Brown meet up after an NCAA college football game a Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, in Atlanta. (John Amis/Atlanta Journal-Constitution via AP)
Virginia Tech, North Carolina meet in Coastal showdown

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 18, 2019 01:09 PM EDT
Virginia Tech has won two in a row and can get back into the thick of the Atlantic

Rhode Island players Kyle Murphy (74) and Nick Correia (75) celebrate a field goal in the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 12 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Hooker's 3 TD passes lead Hokies past Rhode Island, 34-17

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 12, 2019 07:30 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Three weeks and a quarterback change appear to have made a

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
The last time Virginia Tech played at home, the Hokies absorbed their worst home loss

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)
Harris, Duke put a hurting on Virginia Tech, 45-10

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 27, 2019 10:21 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — A first-quarter defensive battle left Duke and Virginia Tech

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches before an NCAA college football game against Furman, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Rested Hokies look to find rhythm against visiting Duke

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 26, 2019 01:44 PM EDT
A bye week gave Virginia Tech a chance to let some bruises heal, do some self

Fans line up at a concession stand that sells beer during an NCAA college football game between North Carolina State and East Carolina at Carter Finley Stadium in Raleigh, N.C., Saturday, Aug 31, 2019. There's a growing trend at Atlantic Coast Conference football games: alcohol sales to the general public. Now everyone can enjoy their beverage of choice at most ACC stadiums, not just boosters and donors. (Bryan Cereijo/The News & Observer via AP)
Beer, wine, spiked cider becoming popular at ACC stadiums

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 25, 2019 03:03 PM EDT
There's a growing trend at Atlantic Coast Conference football games: alcohol sales to

Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder at the start of the Virginia Tech - Old Dominion football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday September 7 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 21 Virginia hosts Old Dominion in schools' first meeting

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 20, 2019 11:26 AM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Old Dominion coach Bobby Wilder was looking forward to

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) runs in front of William & Mary defenders during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
Bryce Perkins' poise key to success for No. 21 Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 19, 2019 05:01 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall has given quarterback

Florida State wide receiver Tamorrion Terry (15) is tackled by Virginia linebacker Jordan Mack (4) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Andrew Shurtleff)
No. 25 Virginia barely hangs on, beats Seminoles 31-24

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 14, 2019 11:41 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia turned the clock back 24 years and the No. 25