It’s only the third time since Tech joined the ACC in 2004 that the Hokies have racked up 300+ yards on the ground in an ACC game. Virginia Tech Center Brock Hoffman was named ACC Offensive Lineman of the Week after the Hokies win over NC State. Hoffman helped pave the way for RB Khalil Herbert, who racked up 104 rushing yards on Saturday night. The game was Hoffman’s first since competing at Coastal Carolina in 2018 before transferring to Virginia Tech. He led a UVA effort that limited Duke to just 56 rushing yards.

Charlottesville, VA. – In 2019 Bryce Perkins served as the spark to the Cavaliers flame, a dynamic game changer for the offense. But the defense brought the heat as well, ranking third in the conference in sacks. Zane Zandier returns as one of the Cavaliers leaders having ‘brought the boom’ in 2019 with a team leading 108 tackles. I learned a lot last year and had to come back and get a lot stronger and get ready for this season,” Jackson says. The Cavaliers open the season at Lane Stadium when the take on the Virginia Tech Hokies for the Commonwealth Cup on September 19th at 7:30 p.m.

Zane Zandier #33 jumps in celebration after Jordan Mack #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers sacks Hollis Mathis #12 of William & Mary. (Photo by Ryan M. Kelly/Getty Images)Here are three takeaways from this past weekend's football action around the state. Redemption for Patrick HenryThe last two seasons against Brookville, Patrick Henry High School had lost by a combined score of 80-13, including 52-0 last year. Determined for payback, Patrick Henry seemed like it might suffer another setback after Brookville rallied from a double-digit deficit in the second half to tie the game. But Patrick Henry quarterback Roy Gunn led what turned out to be the game-winning drive, scoring on a 20-yard touchdown run with 44 seconds left to give Patrick Henry a 28-21 win and some sweet redemption against Brookville.