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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

FILE - In this Oct. 25, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente awaits the start of the team's NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Blacksburg Va. Now, Virginia Tech (6-6) must defeat Cincinnati on Monday, Dec. 31, to avoid its first losing season since 1992. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, File)
Virginia Tech faces Cincinnati in Military Bowl

By The Associated Press Dec. 30, 2018 02:48 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2018, file photo, Clemson's Travis Etienne (9) runs for a touchdown against Wake Forest during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Etienne was picked as the offensive player of the year on The Associated Press All-Atlantic Coast Conference team. released Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2018. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton, File)
No. 2 Clemson dominates AP All-ACC team again with 11 Tigers

Dec. 04, 2018 12:11 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

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. 22, 2018, file photo, Boston College running back AJ Dillon (2) carries against Purdue during the second half of an NCAA college football game in West Lafayette, Ind. Boston College will arrive for a game at Virginia Tech with one of the ACC’s top running backs in Dillon, who averages 133.5 yards per game, to face a team that has lost essentially nine starters off last year’s team and allowed 465 rushing yards--and no passing yards--when it lost 49-28 to Georgia Tech in its last outing. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
No. 24 BC, Virginia Tech meet in pivotal ACC matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 02, 2018 12:32 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 5, 2018, file photo, Georgia Tech head coach Paul Johnson shouts instructions to his team during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville, in Louisville, Ky. Georgia Tech has had time to stew during its bye week, but the Yellow Jackets are neither lamenting their tough schedule, ruing a few dreadful losses nor contemplating the complexities required to save their season. The Yellow Jackets (3-4, 1-3 Atlantic Coast Conference) have been working on a seemingly simple skill _ hanging onto the football. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
Georgia Tech trying to hang onto the ball, and season

By Matt Winkeljohn Oct. 23, 2018 04:40 PM EDT