The Atlantic Coast Conference has four new coaches for this season, all in the same division.

The Chesterfield native has battled injuries during his time in Blacksburg.

Two people familiar with the situation tell The Associated Press that Virginia Tech is finalizing a deal to make Penn State defensive coordinator Brent Pry its next head coach.

With Virginia Tech parting ways with head coach Justin Fuente, speculation already has started as to who his replacement will be.

It was a rough start for Virginia Tech at Miami on Saturday.

Among the pressing questions about Justin Fuente’s move away from Virginia Tech: Who will replace him as head coach?

On Tuesday, Virginia Tech announced the school has parted ways with its head football coach.

Whit Babcock, the athletic director for Virginia Tech, is set to discuss Justin Fuente's departure during a press conference at 10:45 a.m.

Virginia Tech athletic director Whit Babcock says Justin Fuente is out as the Hokies' football coach.

Justin Fuente is out and Virginia Tech is on the hunt for a new head football coach, according to a press release from the school on Tuesday morning.

Braxton Burmeister threw for 215 yards and a career-high three touchdowns to lift Virginia Tech to a 48-17 victory over Duke on Saturday.

It seems parity has arrived in the Atlantic Coast Conference, just look no further than the results on scoreboards.

Three straight losses for Virginia Tech and the end of a home stretch as they head on the road to Atlanta this weekend. Attitude is everything and wide receiver Tayvion Robinson has no interest in making a bad thing worse.

The last three weeks have featured a team ranked in the top three of the AP college football poll losing to an unranked team.

Wake Forest coach Dave Clawson and Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett headline The Associated Press' list of midseason football honorees for the Atlantic Coast Conference.

The Virginia Tech Hokies held Pittsburgh to their lowest score all season on Saturday. A bright spot for this Virginia Tech defense, and some added motivation for this week’s preparation for Syracuse.

Giving the way things are going, there could eventually be a coaching domino falling in Blacksburg.

Kenny Pickett threw two touchdown passes and rushed for a score to lead Pittsburgh to a 28-7 victory over Virginia Tech on Saturday.

Virginia Tech is playing host to Notre Dame in just four days. The Irish is coming off of their first loss of the season on Saturday against Cincinnati. Virginia Tech is coming out of a bye, giving the Hokie defense extra time to study an offense that operates with three quarterbacks.

Teams from the Atlantic Coast Conference have some work to do to back assertions that they can play with anybody.

Virginia Tech renews its rivalry with West Virginia for the first time since 2017 when the two played in their season opener on a Sunday night at FedEx Field.

No. 19 Virginia Tech Hokies had its second win of the 2021 football season on Saturday after taking on the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg.

The Hokies welcome in Middle Tennessee State for the first ever matchup between the two schools.

Virginia Tech will require fans to wear masks in certain areas of Lane Stadium at Friday’s football game.

The Hokies have scored an average of 40 points against the Tar Heels in their five matchups under coach Justin Fuente.

What does your dream college football road trip look like.

The Hokies are ready to open fall camp.

Miami and North Carolina have posed the biggest threats to Virginia Tech the past few seasons with epic battles to the finish.

The post-Trevor Lawrence era begins at Clemson with the Tigers still the prohibitive favorites to win the Atlantic Coast Conference for a seventh consecutive season.

Devon Hunter is a Hokie once again.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Sorry Hokie fans! The COVID-19 pandemic is canceling this year’s spring game for Virginia Tech, according to Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock. “Regrettably, given the current restrictions in place and out of concern for the health and well-being of our community, our student-athletes and our fans, we have made the decision to not have a spring football game,” Babcock said. “We realize this is disappointing for many and certainly for our football team, but we believe that it is the proper decision for the Virginia Tech community and the town of Blacksburg. “Lane Stadium was not the same without Hokie Nation last year,” said head coach Justin Fuente.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Head coach Justin Fuente announced Tuesday that he is adding former Tech defensive tackle J.C. price to his staff as co-defensive line coach/defensive recruiting coordinator. “My wife and I are both proud Virginia Tech alums, so the chance to bring our family back to Blacksburg is an incredible blessing. Go Hokies!”AdPrice is married to the former Jenny Root, who was inducted into the Virginia Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 2007. AdPrice is one of seven former Virginia Tech players currently serving in full-time roles on Coach’s Fuente’s staff. The Butte, Nebraska native originally joined the Virginia Tech staff as director of player development in March 2017 and worked on Fuente’s staff at Memphis from 2012-15.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Head coach Justin Fuente confirmed on Wednesday that Tracy Claeys has informed him of his intention to retire. “On behalf of our entire football program, I want to thank Tracy Claeys for his contributions to our team,” Fuente said. We all wish Tracy the very best going forward.”“I’m very grateful that to have coached with Coach Fuente and his staff at a place like Virginia Tech,” Claeys said. “Jack is a tireless worker who is passionate about the game and possesses a great love for Virginia Tech. Virginia Tech has made such an unbelievable impact on my life and I really try to pay that forward every day.

Hendon Hooker #2 of the Virginia Tech Hokies rushes in the first half during a game against the Virginia Cavaliers at Scott Stadium on November 29, 2019 in Charlottesville, Virginia. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)BLACKSBURG, Va. – The man who started seven of the Hokies’ 11 games this season will not be back in Blacksburg for the 2021 football season. Hendon Hooker announced Thursday that he will enter the NCAA Transfer Portal. In addition to starting seven games this season, in 2019, he started eight of the team’s 13 games. A Greensboro, North Carolina native, threw for 2,894 yards with 22 TDs and 7 interceptions, while rushing for 1,033 yards and 15 TDs during his time in Blacksburg.

(AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)Virginia Tech is ending the nation’s longest bowl streak at 27 years. Hokies coach Justin Fuente said Wednesday the players decided to bypass postseason, ending their pandemic-hit season at 5-6. Kansas State lost its last five games but was in line for a bowl game because it finished seventh in the Big 12. Its opponent, UTSA, switched to the First Responders Bowl — likely against Kansas State before its own outbreak. The Frisco Bowl is among a dozen bowl games that have been canceled.

The Virginia Tech Hokies take the field against the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field on November 21, 2020 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)BLACKSBURG, Va. – The 2020 Virginia Tech football season is officially over. Head coach Justin Fuente said his team decided to opt-out of a bowl game this season. [Justin Fuente will remain Hokies head coach in 2021]While Fuente said some did want to play, in order to accept a possible invitation, his whole team would have to be on board. With the Hokies not appearing in a bowl game, that snaps the longest active bowl streak in the nation at 27 straight bowl appearances.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock met with the media via Zoom today to discuss the future of the Virginia Tech football program, which will be ran under current head coach Justin Fuente. I will take responsibility for that.” Babcock on Fuente staying. #Hokies — Brooke Leonard (@abrookeleonard) December 15, 2020Babcock made clear on Tuesday that was not the case, “If you change and miss, it can get into a spiral that you don’t want. Failure is simply not an option, that is crystal clear to me and Justin [Fuente] and everyone here. #Hokies — Brooke Leonard (@abrookeleonard) December 15, 2020The Hokies are coming off of their first losing regular season record since 1992, capping the 2020 regular season at 5-6.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – We don’t quite know if the Hokies 2020 football season is over. Athletic director Whit Babcock announced that Virginia Tech has yet to make a decision about whether or not the team would accept a bowl bid. Normally, a 5-6 season would not even be considered bowl-eligible; however, with COVID-19 changes, the traditional six-win requirement has been waived. Babcock said head coach Justin Fuente is talking with players and the team will announce a decision within the next day.

Copyright 2020 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved. Virginia Tech Athletic Director Whit Babcock made the announcement on Tuesday afternoon during a news conference. BLACKSBURG, Va. – Justin Fuente isn’t going anywhere. If you need help with the Public File, call 540-512-1554.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – What was once a game that was supposed to open the season, Hokies defensive tackle Jarrod Hewitt is ready to close the season on a high note against the University of Virginia. “I think how things shaped up , yeah definitely, it’s good to play them last now,” he said. “I mean, if it was before, we would have loved to play them at the beginning of the year too. Saturday may be the most important game for the Hokies this season. When you have a good game plan, a good week of preparation, the simple fact of we have to go, we have to play.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech is coming off of a much-needed bye, straight into the front lines of the No. But the Tigers have every weapon they need to win a football game. “They do a lot from different personnel groups to sub-packages, they’re playing a little more 3 downs, great job of mixing it up and getting it all taught,” Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente said. But Virginia Tech, notorious for their resiliency after a loss, has a shot to potentially scramble Clemson out of the college football playoffs. “At the end of the day we’re out there playing football, I don’t see a difference between this game and any other game,” Hooker finished.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Virginia Tech is heading into their ninth straight game on Saturday, another challenge awaiting in Pennsylvania. “Going on the road to Pitt,” head coach Justin Fuente said. “ID whoever we’re going to and be ready to go.”“You have to change your measurement of a successful run when you play Pitt,” Fuente added. “They have playmakers, a lot of playmakers over there,” safety Devin Taylor said. All teams respect Khalil, he’s a great back.”One more push until a much needed bye week.

Blacksburg, VA. – The Hokies have Pitt on deck, but it’s all pending the Covid situation. Pitt’s game with Georgia Tech was moved to December 12th as the team battles Covid issues. The Panthers paused football activities, but Hokies coach Justin Fuente says this ‘pending situation’ should not affect the teams preparation. Meanwhile Virginia has their lone departure from ACC play this weekend when they host FCS foe Abilene Christian. There weren’t many that could play or would play or had this date available to play," Bronco explained.

“I don’t really care what people on the outside say about us when we lose,” he said. “On film, you see a lot of times, they’re moving so fast, when they get a first down, the chains aren’t even set or anything. They’re moving and moving and moving.”The Canes are averaging 34.4 points a game, and quarterback D’Eric King is the leader in passing and rushing. And in order to imitate exactly what Miami could bring to the table, Fuente is heading up scout team this week for the first time in his tenure. “No matter what just happened, we’re going to have to turn the page.

Liberty's CJ Yarbrough catches a touchdown pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Saturday, Nov. 7 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

25 Liberty to a 38-35 victory over Virginia Tech. But officials ruled that Virginia Tech had called a timeout before the kick. “I’ve always done this,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said. Hendon Hooker paced Virginia Tech, throwing for 217 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 156 yards and a touchdown. Virginia Tech: The Hokies play Miami at home on Saturday.

25 in the AP Poll, they head straight into one of the toughest battles on their schedule at Virginia Tech. “They’re bigger, faster, stronger and deeper,” Liberty head coach Hugh Freeze said. Tech is averaging 290 yards a game, Liberty just 35 yards less. “Being able to run the ball is something we take pride in,” Liberty offensive lineman Thomas Sargeant said. “If we can’t run the ball, the offense is only one dimensional.”“Their running backs are big and powerful, some are small and fast,” Virginia Tech Head Coach Justin Fuente said.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Resiliency after a loss is something the Hokies are good at. “I just feel like it comes from who has heart,” wide receiver Tre Turner said. “They’re a really good defense, great personnel, very talented, they also play really hard so we have to go out and play really hard and execute the game plan,” tight end Nick Gallo said. But just like Virginia Tech has an explosive offensive weapon in Khalil Herbert, the Cardinals do too in wide receiver Tutu Atwell, who has racked up 450 yards and five touchdowns this season. “He’s a very good receiver, very explosive,” defensive back Brion Murray said.

Virginia – Virginia tech is back to the grind with another road challenge on tap. This week the defense will have its hands full with a Louisville team that has speed in multiple skill positions. Saturday’s matchup will be the first time the Hokies and Cardinals will meet since the 2006 Gator Bowl. With this particular team this particular year, but the output, like what we can contribute is really where they are. And man I, we had a meeting this morning early and they’re resilient, they’re tough and they’re anxious to play again,” Mendenhall explained.

“Khalil (Herbert) or Raheem (Blackshear), all our running backs, we’re going to make holes for y’all,” Smith said. “He’s all over the place, he caused at least one fumble I can remember last year.”“He’s a talented player,” Smith said. “The quarterback is throwing it all over the yard, they’ve got a great running game,” Fuente said. “We have to do a good job of creating turnovers because Sam Hartman, I don’t remember the last time he had a turnover,” he said. “He’s doing a good job of taking care of the ball, so we have to do a good job at creating turnovers.”The Hokies head to Winston-Salem on Saturday.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – According to Hendon Hooker, his dynamic compared to his roommate Khalil Herbert is a little underwhelming. A modest answer from the quarterback predicted to start on Saturday against a Boston College team that is surely looking to stop the duo. “From what I’ve seen on tape, they play extremely hard, they swarm to the ball, they’re strong and firm upfront,” Hooker added. I’ve seen several blitzers bounce off of him, kind of a Ben Roethlisberger type. A guy that’s so big and strong, sometimes those guys have a hard time getting him down.”The next challenge awaits Saturday in Lane Stadium.

Charlottesville, VA. – Virginia got an early season test of adversity when starting quarterback Brennan Armstrong left the game with a head injury, later diagnosed as a concussion. The backup quarterback, redshirt junior quarterback Lindell Stone was forced to step in in the second quarter. “Yeah Lendell Stone is our quarterback. He understands coverage so quickly, understands them pre-snap and maximizes his resources,” head Virginia coach Bronco Mendenhall said. Meanwhile Virginia tech suffered its first loss on Saturday to the high octane Tar Heels.

North Carolina running back Javonte Williams (25) scores a touchdown against Virginia Tech during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C., Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

19 Virginia Tech. 19 Virginia Tech 56-45 on Saturday. Khalil Herbert ran for 138 yards and two touchdowns for Virginia Tech (2-1, 2-1), which again played shorthanded due to coronavirus and injury issues. “North Carolina’s explosive on offense,” Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said. Things got closer, but the Tar Heels rolled with an offense that looked equally as prolific whether throwing or running.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – The 2-0 Tarheels are led by sophomore quarterback Sam Howell, and are partly powered by a strong-run game. But when he gets on special teams, the film speaks for itself. “VT is really known for special teams and it’s something we take pride in,” Herbert said. We’re just correcting those mistakes from all areas of special teams and taking it this week to get better.”Herbert is certainly a Heisman Trophy contender, but he’s taking it one week at a time. “I’m not too worried about it right now, just trying to focus it on UNC,” he said.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Last year’s 45-10 loss against Duke at Lane Stadium was a turning point for Virginia Tech. But nearly one year later, that game is still on the Hokies' minds as prepare for the Blue Devils on Saturday. “We remember everything about that Duke game from last year,” said redshirt junior guard Lecitus Smith said. The ground attack tallied 314 yards, and according to Smith, it was also proof that the offensive line is coming together. More notably, their defensive line only allows opponents 3.72 yards per carry.

Blacksburg, Va. – It’s finally game week for the Virginia Tech Hokies as they prep for an up-tempo NC State team. In his weekly press conference head coach Justin Fuente said the team will not have a full roster and that he hopes the 3 Covid tests this week yield good results. “Ultimately I don’t know if I’ve been this close to a game and felt as uneasy about who we will actually have in the game as I do right now. Just getting it nailed down of exactly who’s going to do what. And after a game, it becomes so much clearer where your team stands, where your position groups are and who’s capable and consistent and finishing plays.

BLACKSBURG, Va. If the Hokies were taking the field on Wednesday, head coach Justin Fuente would have no problem making a decision on the starting quarterback. If we were to play a game right in this moment, Hendon (Hooker) would start for us, Fuente said. Ive been really pleased with him throughout fall camp but Braxton (Burmeister) will play and Ive been really pleased with him as well.The Hokies' offense will be based off of two quarterbacks between Hooker and Burmeister, who Fuente felt are playing at the same level. Most people havent seen Burmeister play, but Fuente said he has the qualities that can make the offense run smoothly. He can really run, Fuente said.

But that hasn’t been the case under head coach Justin Fuente’s “running backs by committee” approach, which does appears to be stronger this upcoming season. During the offseason, Tech welcomed two running backs to help its cause. “Helping those young guys come along and getting the whole team right and for me when my number is called I’m going to come play,” Holston said. This trio will compliment an explosive Keshawn King and a host of other young backs. And by the looks of the talented group, the ground attack will be a threat for this budding offense.

BLACKSBURG, Va. Like most teams, the loss of the spring and summer practice time has been an adjustment for the Virginia Tech Hokies. I dont think Id be truthful if I said we didnt skip a beat, said head coach Justin Fuente. Theyve done a good job, they being the receivers, Hendon and the quarterbacks, he said. They found time to get good work in when they were allowed to, so it hasnt been as huge of a deal. But certainly losing 15 practices and 15 opportunities to improve, some of the things we do in the summer time, were not as far along as we usually are.

Last year, Hugh Freezes offense was a well-oiled machine with Stephen Buckshot Calvert at quarterback and Antonio Gandy-Golden at wide receiver. We have a lot of film to watch tomorrow.The Virginia Tech Hokies were on day four of fall camp on Friday. Its very difficult to control a one-on-one pass route with a wide receiver and a DB, he said. You do have to take up a little more room.Over in Charlottesville, the Cavaliers are done with week one of fall camp. Grad transfer wide receiver Rashaun Henry has been adjusting well to the Virginia offense, and has looked to senior Terrell Jana for leadership.

Coach Fuente explained that practice is a lot different now than it was last season. To me that was the biggest thing, One--We only have time to get the kinks worked out, and two -- Were just happy to have one(a schedule), Fuente said. The Flames hit the practice field Friday morning, ready to build on last seasons FBS breakthrough 8-5 season. The Flames will face NC State, Syracuse and Virginia Tech out of the ACC this season. You know playing the Virginia Tech game that early I think maybe gives a sense of hope and optimism to our state to the Commonwealth and maybe to college football.

Blacksburg, Va. The Hokies checked in 24th in the preseason edition of the college football coaches poll. Virginia Tech is one of four ACC schools to break into the top 25. Clemson leads the way at Number 1, followed by Notre Dame at 10, North Carolina at 19 and the Virginia Tech at 24. North Carolina 41520. Virginia Tech 14325.

BLACKSBURG, Va. – Hokie coaches and their families are stepping up in the fight against COVID-19. Virginia Teach head football coach Justin Fuente and wife Jenny, along with men’s basketball head coach Mike Young and wife Margaret, donated $10,000 each to the Carilion Clinic Foundation COVID-19 Support Fund. The $20,000 will provide meals for employees at Carilion New River Valley Medical Center (CNRV). “The support of these coaches and their families means so much to us,” said Bill Flattery, CEO of CNRV. “Their generosity speaks volumes to the community pride present in the New River Valley, and we are grateful for their support.”Money from the fund helps provide snacks and meals to health care workers.

(AP) - Ian Book delivered the type of clutch, game-winning drive that can make Notre Dame fans forgive the quarterbacks' mistakes. After getting blown out at Michigan last week, Notre Dame faced some harsh criticism. After two incomplete passes, Notre Dame caught Virginia Tech in a blitz and Book ran away from it and darted into the end zone. "Just a lot of grit and perseverance," Notre Dame tight end Cole Kmet said. "It's a tough locker room in there," Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said.

16 Notre Dame looking in the rear-view mirror when it has danger lurking Saturday in a visit from red-hot Virginia Tech. The reality is that Notre Dame (5-2) will try to salvage a season that once had high promise. "I know that we will see the Notre Dame team that we saw in all the weeks before that," Fuente said. The Irish, meanwhile, managed just 47 rushing yards on 31 carries against the Wolverines after rushing for a season-high 311 yards against USC. 6 Irish won 45-23 behind Book's 271 passing yards and Dexter Williams' 178 rushing yards, including a 97-yard TD run.

Members of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets celebrate with the players following the 6 overtime victory against the North Carolina Tar Heels. (Photo by Michael Shroyer/Getty Images)BLACKSBURG, Va. - BLACKSBURG, Va. (AP) - Fans who attended the Virginia Tech-North Carolina game certainly got their money's worth Saturday evening. "I'm just proud of those kids," Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente said. The Tar Heels received the ball first, but quarterback Sam Howell was tackled for a loss, setting up Patterson's game-winning conversion. Virginia Tech: The Hokies are off next Saturday and return to action Nov. 2 at No.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - After the historic loss to Duke on Friday, head coach Justin Fuente stressed the need for the Virginia Tech offense to find its identity. For offensive guard Lecitus Smith, that means playing mean and rugged, two traits that could hopefully help the Hokies win over Miami this Saturday. "We want to be known as hard smart tough. There's a lot of football left, a lot of football. "We're trying to set a good pro.

I think it says a lot about their character, their unity, their toughness, their commitment to Virginia Tech." THE TAKEAWAYVirginia Tech: The Hokies avoided their worst start in conference play since 1951 - when they were in the Southern Conference. Miami: The Hurricanes had turnovers on four consecutive possessions for the first time since the 2010 Sun Bowl against Notre Dame. The last time Miami had more turnovers than Saturday was 2010, when it had six - also against Virginia Tech. DEFENSE TRAVELSThis was the seventh time since 2004 that Virginia Tech forced at least five turnovers.

ROANOKE, Va. - Responding to adversity has been talked about a lot by Virginia Tech. But the Hokies stepped up on both sides of the ball to secure the 42-35 win in the closing seconds. "I feel like nobody had their head down or hating themselves about last week," defensive back Jermaine Waller said. "I feel like we were coming out and competing everyday, being better and making the next man better. Not only did the Hokies offense have a big day, so did tight end Dalton Keene who led the team in receiving with five catches and three touchdowns.

Alan Tisdale #34 of the Virginia Tech Hokies celebrates with teammates after defeating the Miami Hurricanes. Hokies defy odds in winVirginia Tech gave up 563 yards of total offense and blew a 28-point lead at Miami last Saturday, but still managed to earn what might prove to be a legacy-preserving win. Miami drove down to the Virginia Tech 10-yard line in the waning seconds, but an incompletion as time expired ended the game. For one week anyway, the hot seat for Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente didn't get any hotter. It was also VMI's first win at The Citadel since 1995, since the last win over The Citadel in 2002 came at a neutral site in Charlotte.

After the historic loss to Duke on Friday, head coach Justin Fuente stressed the need for the Virginia Tech offense to find its identity. For offensive guard Lecitus Smith, that means playing mean and...

After the historic loss to Duke on Friday, head coach Justin Fuente stressed the need for the Virginia Tech offense to find its identity. For offensive guard Lecitus Smith, that means playing mean and... Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Hot seat getting hotter for FuenteFor those curious, the figure to buy out Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente's contract is $15 million after this year and $12.5 million following the 2020 season. Those are becoming increasingly important numbers to grasp for a Virginia Tech fan base that has gotten more and more irate. The low point came on Friday, when the Hokies suffered a 45-10 loss at home to Duke, the worst home loss for Virginia Tech since 1974. Notre Dame registered eight sacks in the game, two of them being particularly harmful to Virginia. Two plays later, Notre Dame scored to take a 21-17 lead.

(Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)BLACKSBURG, Va. - In a newly created role, Virginia Tech football is adding a three-time national coach of the year to its staff. Jerry Kill is now with the Hokies to assist head coach Justin Fuente with a myriad of duties. "While it was a difficult decision to leave so many wonderful friends and colleagues at Southern Illinois, I am thrilled for the opportunity to join Coach Fuente and his staff at Virginia Tech," Kill said. He has assembled a fabulous coaching staff and roster of talented players at Virginia Tech. "Coach Kill possesses over three decades of expertise and will be great addition to our staff.

- There's always a positive you can pull out of a negative situation, and for the Hokies, they had some young offensive weapons show glimmers of hope in Saturday's loss. In 2018, it was Tre Turner who turned heads for the Hokies and stepped up when they needed it most. Fast forward to Saturday, when redshirt freshman receiver Kaleb Smith, who recently earned a scholarship, showed us why he deserved it. He hauled in four catches including a touchdown against the Eagles -- production that head coach Justin Fuente was glad to see. He works, and he's earned that starting job, and I look forward to seeing how he grows," said Hokies quarterback Ryan Willis.

BLACKSBURG, Va. - Coach Justin Fuente announced that the Hokies now have a starting quarterback for the upcoming season. Ryan Willis has been chosen as Virginia Tech's starting quarterback for the 2019 season. Copyright 2019 by WSLS 10 - All rights reserved.

Head coach Justin Fuente did not comment on the article directly Thursday but did address the challenge of overcoming the obstacles this team has faced. "They've been through adversity, and that can do one of two things. And when you go through hard times, either it separates you or brings you closer together," Fuente said. "I think it's definitely brought those kids closer together. It's been fun to watch them, how they responded in the offseason and now into fall camp."

BLACKSBURG, Va. - The Virginia Tech football team began their 2019 fall camp Wednesday. The pads were not on yet, but there was a lot of focus on ball security. Ball security means keeping it in the right hands, especially for a team that loves special teams. Yeah, there's a lot of guys that come up to me and tell me they can return punts," Fuente said. I'm just telling you after one day, those two looked pretty comfortable and natural."

BLACKSBURG, Va. – With the bowl streak and Commonwealth Cup secure for another season, Virginia Tech now turns their attention--to another streak. They haven't finished with a losing record, since this whole bowl streak began. "For Virginia Tech, it's not part of what we do. We didn't just have a 25-year bowl streak. it pretty much, for Virginia Tech, -- it happened.

BLACKSBURG (WSLS 10 SPORTS) - Spring practice for Virginia Tech has just begun and like last year, the Hokies enter practices with yet another quarterback competition. With Jerod Evans leaving for the NFL, Coach Fuente says Josh Jackson, AJ Bush, and Hendon Hooker will take the majority of reps this spring. "Those three guys will get the lions share of the work. Hokies offensive coordinator Brad Cornelson added, "just like we talked about last year, it'll be day to day it's every drill, every throw, every read, every meeting is evaluated and that goes into it so it will be an ongoing process every single day." Virginia Tech fans will get a look at all three starting candidates April 22nd in the Spring Game.

BLACKSBURG (WSLS10)-- Virginia Tech fans are starting to pour into town, as those on campus and in the Blacksburg community prepare for Saturday's first game of football season. It's Coach Justin Fuente's first game as head coach-- something that many people are looking forward to watching. The Merryman Center features a case of giant modles of championship ringsIt's the first thing that many of the players' families, athletic prospects and alumni see when they visit Virginia Tech, and now the Merryman Center has a brand new look inside. We've got the Hokie Stone tile and all of the videos, but also the trophies and the history and tradition of Virginia Tech. A display in the Merryman Center features VT ACC Championship wins