Book excerpt: Marty Smith and Nick Saban talk family and football
Marty Smith and Nick Saban talk about their fathers and football in this excerpt of his forthcoming book, "Never Settle: Sports, Family, and the American Soul."
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2019 Schedule
6-7, 3rd in ACC - Coastal
QB battle in spotlight at Hokies' spring game
If Justin Fuente and Virginia Tech made much progress in sorting out their quarterback competition during Saturday's spring game, no one was letting on.
College football spring games: How to watch, what to expect
Need your college football fix? Here are this weekend's spring games, featuring Scott Frost in Year 2 at Nebraska, plus Ohio State, Alabama, Texas and many more.
College football's best spring quarterback competitions
Five of the past six national champs had first-year starters, and jobs are up for grabs at places such as Auburn, Michigan State and Oklahoma State.
Ex-Hokies QB Jackson heading to Maryland
Former Virginia Tech quarterback Josh Jackson announced Monday night that he is transferring to Maryland, where he is expected to be a frontrunner in the competition for the starting quarterback job.
Virginia Tech flips Ohio State commit Nester
Virginia Tech has flipped Ohio State commit Doug Nester, an offensive lineman from West Virginia.
Tom VanHaaren ESPN Staff Writer
Virginia Tech flipped ESPN 300 offensive lineman Doug Nester from Ohio State on Tuesday and made it official on Wednesday. The Hokies were able to pull the No. 72 ranked recruit away from the Buckeyes as Nester had been looking at other programs since Urban Meyer announced his retirement. The West Virginia prospect had been considering Penn State as well as Virginia Tech and is now officially signed with the Hokies.
Hokies QB Hooker to enter NCAA transfer portal
QB Hendon Hooker, who has spent his career at Virginia Tech as a backup, said he'll enter the NCAA transfer portal, leaving the Hokies thin at the position heading into spring.
Va. Tech QB Jackson, RB McClease transferring
Virginia Tech QB Josh Jackson, who missed most of last season with a leg injury, and RB Deshawn McClease announced Wednesday that they will transfer.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Sources: Alabama is expected to hire Virginia Tech wide receivers coach Holmon Wiggins for the same position. Wiggins also had been in the mix for a coordinator role at Temple. I'm hearing Virginia Tech could target Jafar Williams, most recently Maryland's running backs coach, as Wiggins' replacement. Wiggins has coached receivers on Justin Fuente's staffs at both Virginia Tech and Memphis.
Breaking down the ACC recruiting classes
Clemson -- surprise! -- is the head of the class in the ACC, with many teams facing an offeason of transition.
Cincy's Warren II runs for 8-yard TD (1:44)
Warren bursts for 40-yd Cincy TD (0:28)
Virginia Tech's Willis responds with 5-yd TD run (0:26)
Moore puts Cincinnati back on top with TD run (0:28)
Willis connects with Cunningham for 2-yard Virginia Tech TD (0:21)
Virginia Tech answers back with 1-yd TD (0:20)
Cincinnati recovers fumble in end zone for TD (1:13)
Cincinnati ties game with 38-yd TD (0:34)
Virginia Tech strikes first with 21-yd TD (0:27)
Virginia Tech backs out of East Carolina games
Virginia Tech is backing out of three games against East Carolina, announcing that it is replacing September's scrubbed game and pulling out of scheduled games against the Pirates in 2023 and 2025.
Grading every Power 5 team's recruiting class
The SEC has busted the curve at the midterm point with three teams earning A-plus grades.
Bowl season has arrived. Here's what you need to know
Bowl season kicks off today with six games, with Fresno State's prolific QB Marcus McMaryion defeating Herm Edwards' Arizona State Sun Devils early on.
Adam Rittenberg ESPN Staff Writer
Here's former Virginia Tech coach Frank Beamer on Urban Meyer's retirement. Beamer today is ending the College Football Hall of Fame. "I was surprised when I heard it, but you know, it's a tough business and every day is a challenge. I think he's done a great job. I'm a fan of his, I really think he's a good coach, but he's got to do what's right for his family and for his health. So I wish him nothing but the best."
Picking winners for every bowl game matchup
From Dec. 15 through Jan. 7, the Celebration Bowl through the CFP National Championship, Adam Rittenberg picks his winners for bowl season.
2018 ACC Standings
| ATLANTIC | CONF | OVR |
|---|---|---|
| Clemson | 8-0 | 15-0 |
| Syracuse | 6-2 | 10-3 |
| NC State | 5-3 | 9-4 |
| Boston College | 4-4 | 7-5 |
| Florida State | 3-5 | 5-7 |
| Wake Forest | 3-5 | 7-6 |
| Louisville | 0-8 | 2-10 |
| COASTAL | CONF | OVR |
| Pittsburgh | 6-2 | 7-7 |
| Georgia Tech | 5-3 | 7-6 |
| Virginia | 4-4 | 8-5 |
| Miami | 4-4 | 7-6 |
| Virginia Tech | 4-4 | 6-7 |
| Duke | 3-5 | 8-5 |
| North Carolina | 1-7 | 2-9 |
2018 Team Leaders
2019 Recruits
| NAME | POS | STATUS | GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doug Nester | OT | Signed | 84 |
| Jaden Payoute | ATH | Signed | 82 |
| Bryan Hudson | OG | Signed | 81 |
| Jacoby Pinckney | WR | Signed | 81 |
| Keshawn King | RB | Signed | 80 |
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Awards
| YEAR | PLAYER | AWARD |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | J. Grove | Rimington Trophy |
