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Virginia Tech's Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) dunks over South Carolina State's David Bottenberg during an NCAA college basketball game in Blacksburg, Va., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (Dave Knachel/Virginia Tech via AP)

Alexander-Walker leads No. 15 Virginia Tech past SC State

By JIMMY ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Virginia Military guard Greg Parham (5) looks to shoot against Virginia Tech guard Justin Robinson (5) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Robinson leads No. 15 Hokies to easy win over VMI

By JIMMY ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Paul Johnson speaks during a press conference about his retirement, Thursday, Nov. 29, 2018, in Atlanta. Johnson, the longest-serving Georgia Tech NCAA college football coach in a half-century, announced his retirement Wednesday after 11 seasons with the team. (AP Photo/Annie Rice)

Paul Johnson heads to Motown for Ga Tech finale

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

Military Bowl Matchup

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Central Connecticut State guard Thai Segwai (11) goes up for a basket against Virginia Tech forward Kerry Blackshear Jr. (24) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Ahmed Hill, Hokies bury Central Connecticut State 94-40

By JIMMY ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Tre Turner (25) of Virginia Tech catches a 45 yard touchdown pass from quarterback Ryan Willis past Jestin Morrow (22) of Marshall in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg Va. Saturday, Dec. 1 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Willis’ 4 TD throws carry Hokies past Marshall, 41-20

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Marshall head coach Doc Holliday argues a call during an NCAA college football game against Charlotte, in Huntington, W.Va. Marshall is getting a $300,000 for playing at Virginia Tech on Saturday, but Thundering Herd coach Doc Holliday says the bigger payday is more intangible. (Sholten Singer/The Herald-Dispatch via AP, File)

Marshall eager to play Virginia Tech in ‘Blacksburg Bowl’

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Championship Weekend: SEC play-in; Murray’s Heisman push

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente, center, takes the field with his team before an NCAA college football game against Virginia Tech, in Pittsburgh. Hurricane Florence and the looming bowl season has South Carolina and Virginia Tech closing their football seasons against teams that were never on their schedule. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic, File)

Hokies not apologizing for trying to extend bowl streak

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, South Carolina head coach Will Muschamp, second from left, puts his arms around Rashad Fenton (16) and Aaron Sterling (15) after an NCAA college football game against Texas A&amp;M in Columbia, S.C. Hurricane Florence and the looming bowl season has South Carolina and Virginia Tech closing their football seasons against teams that were never on their schedule. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford, File)

Hurricane, bowl bids has Gamecocks, Hokies, Wolfpack playing

By PETE IACOBELLI - Associated Press

Natalie Keepers reacts to the closing arguments of the prosecution during her trial Thursday, September 20, 2018 in Christiansburg, Va. Keepers is accused of being an accessory before the fact in the January 2016 murder of Nicole Lovell in Christiansburg Va. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP, Pool)

Natalie Keepers sentenced to 40 years in Nicole Lovell slaying

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Penn State's Mike Watkins (24) goes to the basket as Virginia Tech's Ty Outlaw (42) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (4) defend during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in State College, Pa., Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

Jones leads Penn State to win over No. 13 Virginia Tech

By TRAVIS JOHNSON - Associated Press

Ex-Virginia Tech student gets 40 years in girl’s slaying

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Virginia Tech guard Ahmed Hill (13) goes for a loose ball against Saint Francis guard Ramiir Dixon-Conover (1) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Blacksburg, Va. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Hill leads No. 13 Hokies in rout of St. Francis

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech running back Steven Peoples (32) has a pass knocked away from him by Virginia defender Nasir Peoples (31) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Friday, Nov. 23, 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Overtime FG gives Hokies wild 34-31 win over Virginia

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 3, 2018, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente reacts during an NCAA college football game against Boston College, in Blacksburg, Va. The Hokies, once ranked as high as No. 12, have some major work to do to extend their bowl streak to 26 years. (AP Photo/Matt Bell, File)

Virginia Tech looks to keep bowl hopes alive vs Virginia

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, Oct. 5, 2018 file photo, Georgia Tech quarterback TaQuon Marshall (16) runs from the pursuit of Louisville linebacker Dorian Etheridge (17) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Louisville, Ky. Georgia Tech have won four straight, including last week’s 30-27 overtime victory over Virginia. But the streak that is the hot topic this week is Georgia Tech’s two straight wins in Athens _ a 30-24 overtime win in 2014 and a 28-27 thriller in 2016.(AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)

Georgia Tech takes 4-game winning streak to No. 5 Georgia

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

Virginia Tech quarterback Ryan Willis (5) heads to midfield at the conclusion of an NCAA college football game against Miami in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 17 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Virginia Tech, Marshall agree to possible game on Dec. 1

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Virginia Tech receiver Tre Turner (11) catches a pass from quarterback Ryan Willis while evading Miami defender Derrick Smith (25) in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Nov. 17 2018. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Makeup games could determine bowl bids

By NOAH TRISTER - Associated Press

Purdue's Nojel Eastern, right, keeps his eyes on the basketball being handled by Virginia Tech's Justin Robinson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at the Charleston Classic in Charleston, S.C., Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/Mic Smith)

The Latest: No. 16 Virginia Tech rallies past No. 23 Purdue

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