Patterson steps up, leads No. 20 Hokies past NC State 45-24
Quincy Patterson II came off the bench to throw two touchdown passes and run for another score, leading No. 20 Virginia Tech to a 45-24 victory over NC State on Saturday night.
2020 ScheduleAll times ET
2020 Schedule
1-0, 3rd in ACC
Virginia Tech blows out NC State in season opener (1:24)
Patterson keeps it himself as VT pours it on (0:28)
Turner's 51-yard scamper sets up Virginia Tech TD (0:38)
VT's Robinson reels in contested grab in end zone for TD (0:27)
Virginia Tech's cannon malfunctions after Blackshear's TD (0:33)
VT's Deablo goes full extension for INT (0:24)
Herbert too fast for NC State's defense on 37-yard TD (0:26)
Va. Tech wins despite 23 players out due to virus
The Hokies were without 23 players Saturday against NC State, including starting QB Hendon Hooker, but they went on to rout the Wolfpack 45-24.
LSU, Oklahoma fall, a painful headbutt and more must-sees and Top 25 takeaways from Week 4
It's officially game week for the SEC! Uga might not be allowed on the sidelines this year, but he'll always be in our hearts. Plus, Auburn honors Pat Dye, Gary Patterson's latest song, Thurman Thomas Day and more.
Marty & McGee: 'Enter Sandman' and the best college football entrances
"Enter Sandman" at Virginia Tech is up there for Marty & McGee, but which college football programs truly have the best pump-up introductions?
The SEC is back! From Saban's scowls to Orgeron's 'Geaux Tigaaahs,' here's what we can't wait to watch
What will we get with the return of SEC football? Maybe an angry Nick Saban, secret depth charts and the soothing voice of Ed Orgeron. Plus, we preview key players and storylines elsewhere.
Who has college football's best stadium entrances? (2:55)
CFB Pod: The guys preview Week 1 in the SEC and the rest of Saturday's slate. Plus, Adam Rittenberg on the postponement of Notre Dame-Wake Forest
Kevin Negandhi kicks off the podcast with Adam Rittenberg (1:07) as they discuss the postponement of Notre Dame-Wake Forest and Adam’s belief that all FBS leagues will have some variation of a fall season. Then, David Pollack joins Negandhi to talk about Jackson State hiring Deion Sanders as its head coach, LSU’s freshman tight end Arik Gilbert, year three for Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee, Oklahoma State’s struggles, Army-Cincinnati and Pollack’s Dude of the Week. Plus, the guys make their picks for the week (11:50).
Fuente hopes Virginia Tech can finally play opener
Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said Monday that he hopes his team will finally be able to play its opener against NC State this week, though it all depends on testing. "Taking it day by day," he said.
AP Top 25 college football poll reaction: What's next for each ranked team?
The AP Top 25 college football poll is out. We'll have to wait another week for Big Ten teams to be included, but here's what's next for each ranked team.
Virginia-Va. Tech matchup shifted to Dec. 12
The Virginia-Virginia Tech game, which now will be played Dec. 12, was moved from Sept. 19 after the Hokies asked to postpone it because of coronavirus-related issues.
Virginia Tech suspends safety Hunter indefinitely
Virginia Tech has suspended safety Devon Hunter for "not upholding the high standards we have for our student-athletes."
Sun Belt over Big 12, Notre Dame in the ACC and more from Week 2
On a night when the ACC and Big 12 made their debuts, it was the Sun Belt conference that stole the show with a couple of huge upsets.
Virginia Tech's game with Virginia ppd. by COVID
Virginia Tech's season opener against Virginia on Sept. 19 has been postponed due to coronavirus issues at Virginia Tech, the school announced Saturday.
Hokies to start QB Hooker, but Burmeister to play
Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente said he'll play both Hendon Hooker and Brandon Burmeister at quarterback this season.
Ranking the ACC's 25 best college football players for 2020
Clemson's Trevor Lawrence and Travis Etienne were locks for the ACC's Top 25 player list this, but who else made the cut ahead of the season?
Packer & Durham Hour 3: ACC Storylines pt3
We wrap up our ACC Storylines show with taking a look at Virginia Tech and Pitt, plus we speak with Georgia Tech play by play announcer Andy Demetra who gets us ready for their showdown against Florida State this Saturday. We also take a look at the greatest #2s in ACC history and a happy return for Clifford D Cat..
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2020 ACC Standings
| TEAM | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Miami | 2-0 | 3-0 |
| Pittsburgh | 2-0 | 3-0 |
| Boston College | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Clemson | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| Notre Dame | 1-0 | 2-0 |
| North Carolina | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Virginia | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| Virginia Tech | 1-0 | 1-0 |
| NC State | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Georgia Tech | 1-1 | 1-2 |
| Syracuse | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Louisville | 0-2 | 1-2 |
| Florida State | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Wake Forest | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Duke | 0-3 | 0-3 |
2020 Team Leaders
Team Stats
Passing Yards181.057th
Rushing Yards314.02nd
Points For45.010th
Points Against24.0Tied-43rd
2020 Polls & Rankings
| COACHES |
|---|
| 23 |
2021 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tray Curry | WR | Committed | 81 |
| Jack Hollifield | ATH | Committed | 80 |
| D.J. Harvey | CB | Committed | 79 |
| Jalen Hoyle | S | Committed | 77 |
| Will Johnson | WR | Committed | 77 |
Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | null. null | Frank Broyles Award |
| 2003 | J. Grove | Rimington Trophy |
| 1999 | C. Moore | Bronko Nagurski Award |
| 1999 | C. Moore | Lombardi Award |
| 1984 | B. Smith | Outland Trophy |