Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech running back Malachi Thomas (24) scores a touchdown past Syracuse's Mikel Jones (3) and Rob Hanna (19) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va., Saturday, Oct. 23 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Shrader's 5TDs leads Syracuse past Virginia Tech 41-36

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 23, 2021 04:28 PM EDT

Penn State wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith (13) celebrates with Jahan Dotson (5) after catching a first quarter touchdown pass against Illinois during an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Barry Reeger)
Illinois at Penn State 10/23/2021

Oct. 23, 2021 02:01 PM EDT

UCLA head coach Chip Kelly runs on the field before the team's NCAA college football game against Washington, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
Week 8 Preview: Chip vs. Oregon; Pickett's Heisman chance

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 22, 2021 02:30 AM EDT

SMU offensive coordinator Garrett Riley greets some of the players before the team's NCAA college football game against Tulane in Dallas, Thursday, Oct. 21, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Tulane at SMU 10/21/2021

Oct. 21, 2021 07:21 PM EDT

Syracuse running back Sean Tucker (34) rushes during the second quarter of the team's NCAA football game against Clemson in Syracuse, N.Y., Friday, Oct. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex)
Virginia Tech, Syracuse both looking for much-needed victory

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 21, 2021 11:11 AM EDT

FILE - Wake Forest head coach Dave Clawson answers a question during an NCAA college football news conference at the Atlantic Coast Conference media days in Charlotte, N.C., in this Thursday, July 22, 2021, file photo. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
Wake's Clawson, Pitt's Pickett top AP's midyear ACC honors

By Aaron Beard Oct. 20, 2021 12:35 PM EDT

Pittsburgh head coach Pat Narduzzi points after a Pittsburgh touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 23 Pitt eyeing lengthy stay in polls as Clemson looms

By Will Graves Oct. 18, 2021 05:30 PM EDT

Pittsburgh's Jared Wayne (5) catches a pass from quarterback Kenny Pickett in front of Virginia Tech's Jermaine Waller (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Pittsburgh at Virginia Tech 10/16/2021

Oct. 16, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

Pittsburgh's Jared Wayne (5) catches a pass from quarterback Kenny Pickett in front of Virginia Tech's Jermaine Waller (25) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
Pickett leads Pitt to 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech

By Jimmy Robertson Oct. 16, 2021 06:59 PM EDT

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) runs for a touchdown during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Notre Dame in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Pittsburgh visits Virginia Tech in key ACC Coastal matchup

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 14, 2021 02:31 PM EDT

Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) works against Georgia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)
Panthers, Hokies matchup highlight weekend play in the ACC

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 14, 2021 02:00 AM EDT

Notre Dame running back Kyren Williams (23) attempts to elude Virginia Tech defensive lineman Amare Barno (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Doerer makes late FG, No. 14 Irish beat Hokies 32-29

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 09, 2021 11:32 PM EDT

Notre Dame wide receiver Kevin Austin Jr. (4) catches a pass in front of Virginia Tech defensive back Jermaine Waller (2) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Oct. 9, 2021. (AP Photo/Matt Gentry)
Notre Dame at Virginia Tech 10/9/2021

Oct. 09, 2021 09:43 PM EDT

Notre Dame running back Chris Tyree returns a kickoff for a touchdown as Wisconsin safety Travian Blaylock and Hunter Wohler pursue during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Chicago. Notre Dame won 41-13. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Virginia native Tyree leads No. 14 Fighting Irish vs Hokies

By Hank Kurz Jr. Oct. 08, 2021 11:59 AM EDT

Virginia Tech quarterback Braxton Burmeister (3) looks to pass in the second half of the Richmond Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Sept. 25 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
No. 14 Fighting Irish looking to get well against the Hokies

By The Associated Press Oct. 07, 2021 02:43 PM EDT

Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Brennan Armstrong (5) is tackled by Miami Hurricanes cornerback Tyrique Stevenson close to the end zone during the first half of a NCAA college football game, Thursday, Sept. 30, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Notre Dame's trip to Virginia Tech, QB battle tops ACC slate

By Aaron Beard Oct. 07, 2021 02:55 AM EDT

Wake Forest quarterback Sam Hartman looks to pass against Louisville during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Winston-Salem, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Pitt's Pickett emerging in ACC's next wave of NFL-ready QBs

By Charles Odum Oct. 06, 2021 01:38 PM EDT

Notre Dame quarterback Jack Coan heads to the locker room after an injury during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Wisconsin Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Chicago. Coan did not return to play. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
QB, line questions haunt No. 14 Irish ahead of Hokies clash

By John Fineran Oct. 06, 2021 01:37 PM EDT

Cincinnati quarterback Desmond Ridder runs from Notre Dame's JD Bertrand (27) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in South Bend, Ind. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
College Football Picks: Cincinnati rooting for Notre Dame

By Ralph D. Russo Oct. 06, 2021 01:05 PM EDT

Richmond's Jasiah Williams (5) attempts to make a one handed catch in the first half of the Richmond Virginia Tech NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 25 2021. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)
RCH at Virginia Tech 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 03:31 PM EDT