HANK KURZ Jr.
Miami quarterback Malik Rosier (12) is sacked by Virginia linebacker Zane Zandier (33) and defensive end Mandy Alonso, left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlottesville, Va., Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Virginia uses defense to beat No. 16 Miami, 16-13

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 13, 2018 10:34 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — All week long, Bronco Mendenhall said, he had a sense

FILE - In this Nov. 18, 2017, file photo, Miami head coach Mark Richt walks off the field after an NCAA college football game against Virginia in Miami Gardens, Fla. Virginia led 28-14 early in the third quarter at Miami a year ago, but two touchdowns, one defensive, in a span of seven seconds pulled the Hurricanes even, and they scored the last 30 points in a 44-28 victory. The Two schools meet on Saturday. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky, File)
Virginia looks to finish the job in rematch vs No.16 Miami

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 12, 2018 02:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia's last meeting with Miami looked like it was

FILE - In this March 22, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster gestures while speaking to his defensive unit during practice in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Young Virginia Tech defense shows signs of growing pains

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 09, 2018 04:56 PM EDT
When the Virginia Tech offense gave up a touchdown against Notre Dame, Hokies

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) runs with the ball against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Charlottesville, Va. The excitement still exists that Virginia has the players to be very dynamic on offense. All the Cavaliers (3-2) need now is to get more players involved to find a better balance.(Andrew Shurtleff/The Daily Progress via AP, File)
Virginia seeking more offensive balance vs No. 16 Miami

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 08, 2018 05:16 PM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Virginia believes is has the players to be very dynamic

Notre Dame running back Dexter Williams, right, tries to turn the corner as Virginia Tech's Kahlil Ladler, left, makes the stop during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Notre Dame won 45-23. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Return of TB Williams brings big plays to No. 5 Notre Dame

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 07, 2018 03:08 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Dexter Williams' first rushing attempt of the season went for

Virginia Tech's Jarrod Hewitt (55) grabs Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) by the face mask and is called for a personal foul during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Williams runs No. 6 Irish past No. 24 Hokies, 45-23

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 06, 2018 11:58 PM EDT
BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) — Dexter Williams ran for three touchdowns, including a 97

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Notre Dame's Ian Book (12) looks to pass against Wake Forest in the first half of an NCAA college football game, in Winston-Salem, N.C. Notre Dame (5-0) is seeking it's third win against a ranked team when they travel to Blacksburg, Va. to face No. 24 VirginiasTech (3-1) on Saturday. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 6 Irish expecting raucous environment at No. 24 Hokies

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 05, 2018 11:39 AM EDT
Notre Dame coach Brian Kelly is already tired of "Enter Sandman," the Metallica song

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder, left, greets Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Bobby Wilder and the Monarchs are excited about their rare opportunity to host at Top 25 program. No. 13 Virginia Tech makes the instate trek to the Tidewater area on Saturday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)
ODU hosts Virginia Tech, gets rare home game vs Top 25 team

By Hank Kurz Jr. Sep. 18, 2018 07:44 PM EDT
A rare chance for Old Dominion to host a Top 25 team is also an opportunity that hasn

Virginia seeks better start this time against Spiders

By Hank Kurz Jr. Aug. 31, 2018 06:53 AM EDT
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — Bronco Mendenhall remembers the day reality