Virginia Tech

Washington head coach Chris Petersen talks to reporters about his 2019 NCAA college football recruiting class, Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Florida State, Miami try to flip narrative on signing day

By Ralph D. Russo Feb. 06, 2019 02:17 AM EST

File- This Dec. 31, 2018, file photo shows Missouri quarterback Drew Lock trying to escape the pocket as Oklahoma State safety Malcolm Rodriguez pursues during the first half of the Liberty Bowl NCAA college football game in Memphis, Tenn. NFL scouts, coaches and prospects have gathered in Mobile, Alabama, for the Senior Bowl. The game for top senior NFL prospects and junior graduates will feature quarterbacks like Missouri’s Lock, West Virginia’s Will Grier and Duke’s Daniel Jones. (Joe Rondone/The Commercial Appeal via AP, File)

Missouri at Oklahoma State 12/31/2018

Jan. 22, 2019 03:08 AM EST

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

Cincinnati linebacker Malik Clements, left, pulls on Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis' facemask in the first half of the Military Bowl NCAA college football game, Monday, Dec. 31, 2018, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Cincinnati at Virginia Tech 12/31/2018

Dec. 31, 2018 02:07 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 a Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018 file photo, Cincinnati running back Michael Warren II celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Navy, in Cincinnati. Virginia Tech (6-6) must defeat Cincinnati in the Military Bowl on Monday, Dec. 31 to avoid its first losing season since 1992.(AP Photo/John Minchillo, File)

Virginia Tech, Cincinnati strive for goals in Military Bowl

By David Ginsburg Dec. 30, 2018 02:47 PM EST

Virginia Tech backs out of football games vs. East Carolina

Dec. 22, 2018 03:45 PM EST
GREENVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Virginia Tech is backing out of three football games against East Carolina. The Hokies announced Saturday that they are...

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Kent State wide receiver Antwan Dixon (89) dives but cannot make the catch during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Mississippi, in Oxford, Miss. Kent State receiver Antwan Dixon, Dartmouth defensive lineman Seth Simmer and Carson-Newman running back Antonio Wimbush are the first recipients of the Mayo Clinic college football Comeback Player of the Year Award. The new award recognizes college football players from FBS, FCS and lower divisions who overcome injury, illness or other challenges to return to the field. (AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File)

Dixon, Simmer, Wimbush win Comeback Player of Year honors

By Ralph D. Russo Dec. 18, 2018 12:01 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

Military Bowl Matchup

By The Associated Press Dec. 02, 2018 07:08 PM EST
Virginia Tech (6-6, ACC) vs. Cincinnati (10-2, AAC), noon, EST, Dec. 31. LOCATION: Annapolis, Md. TOP PLAYERS Virginia Tech...

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

Alabama tight end Irv Smith Jr. (82) hits Georgia defensive back Tyson Campbell (3) in the helmet during the first half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The Latest: Playoff hopefuls make case, selections are next

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2018 12:24 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Marshall head coach Doc Holliday argues a call during an NCAA college football game against Charlotte, in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall is getting a $300,000 for playing at Virginia Tech on Saturday, but Thundering Herd coach Doc Holliday says the bigger payday is more intangible. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

Charlotte at Marshall 11/10/2018

Nov. 30, 2018 10:30 AM EST

Marshall eager to play Virginia Tech in 'Blacksburg Bowl'

By Hank Kurz Jr. Nov. 30, 2018 10:27 AM 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

Bowling Green hires Boston College OC Loeffler as head coach

Nov. 28, 2018 10:33 AM EST
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio (AP) — Bowling Green hired Boston College offensive coordinator Scot Loeffler as its new head coach Wednesday, tapping the Ohio native and...