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Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente walks off the field after losing to Boston College during an NCAA college football game, Friday, Nov. 5, 2021, in Boston. Virginia Tech and football coach Justin Fuente have mutually agreed to part ways with two games left in his sixth season with the Hokies. In a statement, athletic director Whit Babcock said co-defensive line coach and recruiting coordinator J,C. Price will lead the Hokies through their final two regular season games. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer, File) **FILE**

Hokies AD: Fuente ‘wanted to move on’ now, not be in limbo

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech's James Mitchell (82) is stopped at the 2-yard line by Duke defender Trevon McSwain (95) in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP) **FILE**

Hokies tight end James Mitchell to have season-ending knee surgery

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Hokies backup quarterback Quincy Patterson to transfer

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Miami quarterback D'Eriq King (1) runs past North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore, obscured at left, during the first half of an NCAA college football game Friday, Nov. 6, 2020, in Raleigh, N.C. (Ethan Hyman/The News &amp; Observer via AP, Pool)

Hokies’ tall task: Bounce back from loss vs No. 9 Hurricanes

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech builds lead then holds on to down Louisville

By STEVE BITTENBENDER - Associated Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Quincy Patterson II (4) celebrates two second-quarter touchdown passes against North Carolina State during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Hokies visit Blue Devils looking for 2-0 start in ACC play

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente looks on after an NCAA college football game against North Carolina State Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Signs of conditioning issues concern for some ACC schools

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

North Carolina State coach Dave Doeren watches from the sideline during the second half of the team's NCAA college football game against Wake Forest in Raleigh, N.C, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020. (Ethan Hyman/The News &amp; Observer via AP)

Coach Fuente hopes Hokies ‘able to play’ Wolfpack this week

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente reacts after his team scored against Kentucky in the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Fuente said he takes the impact of the coronavirus pandemic personally and that he supports team medical experts who say it was the “exact right call” to postpone the Hokies' scheduled upcoming game against Virginia. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File) **FILE**

Justin Fuente, Virginia Tech coach: Postponing Virginia game was ‘right call’

By Hank Kurz Jr. - Associated Press

In this Dec. 31, 2019, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente reacts after his team scored against Kentucky in the first half of the Belk Bowl NCAA college football game in Charlotte, N.C. Fuente said he takes the impact of the coronavirus pandemic personally and that he supports team medical experts who say it was the “exact right call” to postpone the Hokies' scheduled upcoming game against Virginia. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File) **FILE**

Hokies’ Fuente: Postponing Virginia game was ‘right call’

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Hendon Hooker (2) attempts to elude Wake Forest defender Ja'Cquez Williams (30) during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Hokies look to continue ACC surge against Yellow Jackets

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Duke head football coach David Cutcliffe looks toward the field at the start of an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, Friday, Sept. 27, 2019, in Blacksburg, Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Harris, Duke put a hurting on Virginia Tech, 45-10

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches before an NCAA college football game against Furman, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Rested Hokies look to find rhythm against visiting Duke

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech defender Chamarri Conner (22) celebrates a sack of Furman quarterback Darren Grainger with teammates Jarrod Hewitt (5) and DaShawn Crawford (36) during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2019, in Blacksburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Turner’s scores help Virginia Tech pull past Furman

By JIMMY ROBERTSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2019, file photo, Miami quarterback Tate Martell (18) throws the ball during an NCAA college football practice in Coral Gables, Fla. The vast majority of graduate transfers came through the transfer portal without much issue. A few underclassmen received waivers from the NCAA to play right away. Others must spend a season on the sideline after the governing body denied their requests. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald via AP, File)

ACC experiencing highs, lows of high-profile transfers

By JOEDY McCREARY - Associated Press

Virginia Tech coach Justin Fuente watches during the NCAA college football team's Maroon-White spring game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, April 13, 2019. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

QB battle in spotlight at Hokies’ spring game

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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) **FILE**

Virginia Tech needs Military Bowl win to avoid first losing season since 1992

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Old Dominion head coach Bobby Wilder, left, greets Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. Bobby Wilder and the Monarchs are excited about their rare opportunity to host at Top 25 program. No. 13 Virginia Tech makes the instate trek to the Tidewater area on Saturday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

ODU hosts Virginia Tech, gets rare home game vs Top 25 team

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech Hokies wide receiver Damon Hazelton, left, and quarterback quarterback Josh Jackson (17) celebrate a touchdown on their first drive against Florida State during an NCAA college football game in Tallahassee, Fla., Monday, Sept. 3, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Wallheiser)

Jackson’s 2 TD passes help Virginia Tech handle FSU 24-3

By MARK LONG - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2017, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson rushes the ball in the second half of an NCAA college football game against West Virginia in Landover, Md. Jackson is hoping to build on his big starting debut when the Hokies play host to Delaware. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

No. 18 Virginia Tech set to host Delaware in home opener

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press