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The College Football Playoff released a schedule for the 12-team format that will be used in the 2024 and 2025 seasons, which will feature New Year’s Day quarterfinal tripleheaders but no games played on Saturday.

The Panthers made the deal over a month ago to trade up for the number one pick — clearly, they want a franchise quarterback to lead the way and tonight in Kansas City, they have a handful of quality choices.

While fans are understandably desperate for the franchise to finally land a quarterback to build around for years, trying to do so this year would seem to be illogical.

The progress in the off-season has now translated to spring ball where Rocco’s office of install is filled with versatility.

Between the Maroon and White teams, 8 sacks were recorded on Saturday.

Involving the running backs more was a point of emphasis on Saturday.

The duo were tackling machines in 2022, ranking among the best on the team.

"He's played at a high level where he was at and it's been a pretty easy transition," said Tony Elliott.

The Lord Botetourt grad spent the past four seasons at VMI becoming a standout kicker.

More than a dozen NFL scouts were in Blacksburg on Monday.

Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter has turned himself in to Athens police and has been released after posting a combined bond of $4,000 on charges of reckless driving and racing on highways/streets.

The Patrick Henry senior played a pivotal role in the Patriots offense this past season.

The standout defensive lineman has been a key part of the Hokies defense during his tenure.

No. 1 Georgia scored a College Football Playoff-record 17 points in the first quarter of the championship game against third-ranked TCU.

Georgia coach Kirby Smart says his father, former high school football coach Sonny Smart, won’t be at the College Football Playoff national title game because of health issues.

Based solely on the recruiting rankings, this national championship game between No. 1 Georgia and No. 3 TCU is the most lopsided in the nine-year history of the College Football Playoff.

The Seminole District and Region 3C defensive player of the year is headed to the 757.

The Flames came up short in their fourth consecutive bowl appearance.

As part of the latest extension, Cignetti will also have one year automatically added to his contract by achieving eight wins against FBS opponents in any season during the length of the contract.

The William Fleming grad appeared in 52 games over five seasons for the Cavaliers.

The Lord Botetourt grad tied for second most tackles in the Southern Conference this past season.

Six Hokies and 7 Cavaliers were honored on the All-ACC football squads today.

Wachenheim spent 8 years leading the Keydets to new heights in his tenure.

Virginia head coach Tony Elliott was able to meet with the football program for the first time since the untimely tragedy over the weekend.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

The Virginia Cavaliers dropped to 3-6 on the season after losing to North Carolina at home, 31-28.

Liberty coach Hugh Freeze said it might have been the biggest win of his career. Arkansas’ Sam Pittman knew it was his worst loss.

"We're appreciative that we're getting recognized but the work isn't done."

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this weekend.

The Flames are off to a 7-1 start to the 2022 season.

Washington & Lee fell to No. 16 Randolph Macon on Saturday 35-21. The Yellowjackets remain undefeated after beating the Generals after scoring 28 unanswered points.

VMI moves to 1-7 on the season after falling to Mercer at home on Saturday. Seth Morgan went 10-21 for 78 yards, the team only had 134 yards of total offense.

Liberty University announced today it has extended its contract with head football coach Hugh Freeze for eight more seasons. Freeze has led the Flames to a 7-1 record so far this season, and has already clinched bowl eligibility.

Huddle up! Here’s a look back at this weekend on the gridiron, with three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Flames record a season-high 547 total offensive yards and a season-best 300 yards rushing in the 41-14 win.

When there’s no team to face, it gives you time to look within. After a 2-5 start, self-scouting was a must for the Hokies in the bye week.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this weekend.

Panthers held scoreless in the second half

The Flames attain bowl eligibility for the fourth consecutive season.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene.

Demario Douglas recorded over 100 yards receiving in the Flames road win.

The Cavaliers jumped to a 10-0 lead before the Cardinals scored 20 unanswered points.

Roanoke native and Patrick Henry High School grad Leroy Thomas scored both second half touchdowns for the Keydets.

The best way to grow, is to just go, week after week. As they navigate through the first half of the season, Virginia Tech is learning how to play and produce together.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Riley Leonard ran for two touchdowns and threw for another and Duke snapped a 13-game Atlantic Coast Conference losing streak in beating Virginia 38-17 on Saturday night.

A pair of late touchdowns from running back Dae Dae Hunter allowed Liberty to open up a tied game and outlast Old Dominion for a 38-24 win, Saturday evening, at S.B. Ballard Stadium.

The VMI Football team traveled Cullowhee for its SoCon-opening matchup with Western Carolina on Saturday afternoon, falling to the high-powered Catamounts offense 38-17.

After coming out and taking the lead early, Virginia Tech fell 41-10 to North Carolina. The Tarheels racked up 524 yards of total offense, 367 of those through the air.

The Hokies committed 15 penalties for a whopping 132 yards, which tied for the second-most in program history.

Dukes score 29 unanswered points for the road win over the Mountaineers.

Dae Dae Hunter rushed for 118 yards in the Flames win.

The game’s final score was 33-10 with WVU victorious, with the Hokies taking a tough loss.

Now it’s halftime in Blacksburg where the West Virginia Mountaineers lead the Virginia Tech Hokies 13-7 on the Hokies’ home turf.

Thursday was a perfect night for football, and people had been looking forward to the Hokies versus Mountaineers faceoff for a while.

The Hokies fell into a 20 point deficit in Morgantown in 2021 only to have their comeback attempt stopped with an incomplete pass at the goal line.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Jameson Wang threw two touchdowns — both to William Enneking — and Cornell held off VMI’s late rally for a 28-22 win on Saturday in the Big Red’s season opener.

Liberty scored with 1:11 left, but No. 19 Wake Forest stopped CJ Yarbrough’s two-point conversion attempt several yards short of the goal line for a tight 37-36 home victory Saturday.

Brendan Farrell sent the Cavaliers to victory with a 26 yard field goal.

Hokies tally over 400 yards of offense in their second win of the season.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend.

Hokies outgained the Eagles 144-4 in the rushing department.

Virginia quarterback Brennan Armstrong was sacked five times and finished with -9 rushing yards in the Cavaliers road loss.

Hokies seeking a home-opening win and first win under head coach Brent Pry.

Keydets opened up to a 24-0 lead on their way to a 24-14 victory.

Panthers held to just 4 third down conversions.

If there’s a song that’s become the theme of 2022 in the sports world, it’s definitely “Narco.”

Brewer suffered the injury during the Flames season opener at Southern Miss.

The Cavaliers' wide receiver missed all of 2021 due to a torn ACL.

"The university is working with law enforcement and Old Dominion University on the matter."

Virginia Tech will open its season on the road against an in-state opponent for the first time since 1982.

The southwest Virginia talent on the Keydets roster continues to form a unique bond, making a home away from home.

There’s been a lot of shuffling of positions for Head Coach Brent Pry’s Hokies to cater to the vision of success. One of them being former safety Keonta Jenkins, who moved to linebacker this fall.

The former Baylor and Utah signal caller gets the nod to lead the Flames.

The Washington & Lee Generals are coming off of a 2021 ODAC Championship that welcomed and NCAA playoff berth. Now, head Coach Garrett LeRose enters his 4th season as head coach with plenty of experience and an established culture.

The offensive line was one of the biggest question marks surrounding the UVA football program this offseason. 15 practices into fall camp, it’s still a work in progress.

Liberty's football camp is making progress thanks to solid chemistry and comradre.

Hundreds came decked out in their favorite Hokies gear.

"We're best friends we never fight. Everyone always asks but we always boost each other."

Pry expressed the importance of the new staff making its own observations, judgments about the program moving forward.

Jabari Blake recently transferred to Virginia State while younger brother Jahee is set to take his talents to Tennessee State.

Scott Wachenheim made some coaching changes in the spring, promoting former wide receivers coach Patrick Ashford to offensive coordinator, and hiring Nick Reveiz as defensive coordinator. After a spring of learning, the Keydets have put their knowledge to the test. Utilizing full pads on the sixth day of camp, and showing what they know during live periods Saturday morning.

It’s a new season for the Liberty Flames who lost one of the best quarterbacks in the nation last season. Hugh Freeze said his team hasn’t missed a beat, and he’s got four capable QBs ready to take a snap, whenever the time may be.

"A typical day for Frank Beamer involves involves I-77."

Virginia predicted to finish 4th in ACC Coastal with Virginia Tech at 5th.

As the college football season approaches, change has come in Charlottesville. While Virginia has talented skill players returning on offense, the way they execute may look a little different.

"He needs to just continue to improve the small technical aspects because he has all the big things."

There’s a huge culture shift underway in Blacksburg. With the Fuente regime in the rear view, the Brent Pry era is here. Returning players have nothing but positives to report, as change continues at Virginia Tech.

The ACC Football Kickoff began with a speech by ACC commissioner Jim Phillips.

"I enjoy athletics. Athletics have been good to me. It allowed me to go to college."

But now the former 1st and 10 Player of the Year is ready to step back in the orange and blue for Virginia State.

"They're going to be aggressive and go back to the old Beamer Ball," said Burnop.

Head coach Brad Lutz hosted the "Gary Chilcoat Memorial Lineman Camp" with likes of nearly 150 high school football players.

Covington native Tyler Dressler is projected to be a possible late round NFL Draft pick this weekend.

"As often as they can get back, I want them here," said head coach Brent Pry.

Quarterback Grant Wells connected with wide receiver Kaleb Smith for a total of 103 yards.

Liberty has four legit candidates to take over for the departing Malik Willis.

There’s been an awful lot learned about the new Virginia Tech squad during spring practice. But a position group we haven’t heard a lot about is the quarterbacks. Quarterback coach Brad Glenn said the room started with six, now been narrowed down to about four, with South Carolina transfer Jason Brown and Marshall transfer Grant Wells leading the way through nine practices.