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Southern California linebacker Eric Gentry (18) tackles Utah running back Tavion Thomas (9) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Salt Lake City. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)
Rising scores on 2-pointer, No. 20 Utah tops No. 7 USC 43-42

By Matthew Coles Oct. 16, 2022 12:23 AM EDT

Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud drops back to pass against Tulsa during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Columbus, Ohio. (AP Photo/Jay LaPrete)
Tulsa at Ohio State 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 05:39 PM EDT

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

Clemson's Travis Etienne, left, escapes from Virginia Tech's Alan Tisdale during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)
Clemson at Virginia Tech 12/5/2020

Dec. 05, 2020 11:07 PM EST

Florida tight end Kyle Pitts (84) celebrates his touchdown catch from quarterback Kyle Trask (11) with offensive lineman Brett Heggie (61) during the first half of an NCAA college football game against South Carolina, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Gainesville, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux,Pool)
Kyle Trask leads Florida into venue that inspired his name

By Mark Long Oct. 06, 2020 10:12 AM EDT

Kentucky quarterback Lynn Bowden Jr. hands off to running back Christopher Rodriguez Jr. who rushes for a touchdown against Virginia Tech in the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C., Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)
Bowden's late TD pass lifts Kentucky past VTech 37-30

By Eli Pacheco Dec. 31, 2019 03:52 PM EST

Notre Dame quarterback Ian Book (12) celebrates his 7-yard touchdown run with wide receiver Chase Claypool (83) during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Book's late TD run helps No 16 Notre Dame beat Virginia Tech

By John Fineran Nov. 02, 2019 06:54 PM EDT

North Carolina's Dazz Newsome (5) scores on a 58-yard touchdown play past Virginia Tech defender Chamarri Conner (22) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 19 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Patterson's conversion lifts Virginia Tech over UNC in 6 OTs

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 19, 2019 08:20 PM EDT

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

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) throws a pass in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game against Cincinnati, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Cincinnati rallies past Virginia Tech 35-31 in Military Bowl

By David Ginsburg Dec. 31, 2018 04:18 PM EST

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

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, center, takes the field with his team before an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, in Pittsburgh. Hurricane Florence and the looming bowl season has South Carolina and Virginia Tech closing their football seasons against teams that were never on their schedule. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)
Hokies not apologizing for trying to extend bowl streak

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 29, 2018 12:17 PM EST

Virginia quarterback Bryce Perkins (3) tosses a pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)
Overtime FG gives Hokies wild 34-31 win over Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 23, 2018 07:54 PM EST

FILE- In this Sept. 29, 2018 file photo Virginia head coach Bronco Mendenhall watches the action during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, N.C. Virginia Tech is hoping its Senior Day isn't the last day of its football season. The Hokies (4-6, 3-4 Atlantic Coast Conference) will honor 12 players before Friday's game against Virginia (7-4, 4-3), and they have to win to get a chance to play again the following week. The Cavaliers are looking to end a 14-game losing streak in the series. (AP Photo/Chris Seward, File)
Virginia Tech looks to keep bowl hopes alive vs Virginia

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 22, 2018 10:19 AM 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'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

Miami quarterback N'Kosi Perry stands back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida State, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
No. 19 Texas beats No. 7 Oklahoma 48-45 on late FG

By The Associated Press Oct. 06, 2018 05:35 PM EDT