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Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer walks the sidelines in the fourth quarter against Cincinnati during their NCAA College football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. Cincinnati defeated Virginia Tech 27-24. (AP Photo/Richard A. Lipski)

Virginia Tech football: With 10-win streak in doubt, Hokies still not panicking

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Ga. Tech fires defensive coordinator Al Groh

By PAUL NEWBERRY - Associated Press

North Carolina's Giovani Bernard (26) breaks away from Virginia Tech's Tyrel Wilson (66) in the second quarter of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2012, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/The News & Observer, Robert Willett) MANDATORY CREDIT

Virginia Tech football: Hokies looking to get ‘back to basics’ on defense

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Tech's Michael Holmes (20) reacts to his fourth quarter running touchdown that gave them the lead 17-13 against Cincinnati during their NCAA College football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. Cincinnati defeated Virginia Tech 27-24. (AP Photo/Richard A. Lipski)

College football: D.C. area Week 6 preview

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech's Marcus Davis (7) tries to get away from Cincinnati's Maalik Bomar (4) after he caught a pass for a first down during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 29, 2012, in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Richard A. Lipski)

Virginia Tech stunned 27-24 on Cincinnati late TD

By Joseph White - Associated Press

Virginia Tech running back J.C. Coleman (4) is hauled down by Pittsburgh defensive lineman Devin Cook (92) in the backfeld in the NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh upset Virginia Tech 35-17. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

College football: D.C. area Week 5 preview

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech quarterback Logan Thomas (3) looks to pass in the NCAA college football game against Pittsburgh, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Virginia Tech football: Hokies eager to use FedEx Field crowd to their advantage

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

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Tony Gregory led Virginia Tech in rushing with 68 yards in a 37-0 win over Bowling Green on Saturday. This week, the Hokies will meet Cincinnati at FedEx Field.

Virginia Tech football: Tony Gregory sees injuries as challenges

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch - The Washington Times

Michigan wide receiver Jeremy Gallon (10) is forced out of bounds by Virginia Tech linebacker Tariq Edwards (24) during the second quarter of the Sugar Bowl NCAA college football game in New Orleans, Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2012. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

Virginia Tech football: Tariq Edwards still working his way into top shape

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Bowling Green's DeVon McKoy (12) tries to pull down Virginia Tech's J.C. Coleman during an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Lane Stadium in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 37-0. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Rebecca Barnett)

Virginia Tech regains toughness in rout against Bowling Green

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Pittsburgh wide receiver Ronald Jones (14) is hit by Virginia Tech cornerback Kyshoen Jarrett (34) after making a catch ino the NCAA football game, Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh upset Virginia Tech 35-17. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)

Virginia Tech football: Hokies’ defense getting bullied in the early going

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Alabama, Florida State post huge shutouts

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Virginia Tech running back Michael Holmes (20) looks for room against Georgia Tech's Rod Sweeting (6) and Quayshawn Nealy (54) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Monday, Sept. 3, at Lane Stadium, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won in overtime, 20-17. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Virginia Tech football: Unassuming Michael Holmes letting his play do the talking

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

James Madison-West Virginia Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Virginia Tech head coach Frank Beamer sings the Alma Mater with Kyshoen Jarrett (34) and Dyrell Roberts (11) after an NCAA college football game against Austin Peay in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Daniel Lin) LOCAL TV OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT; CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT

College football: D.C. area Week 3 preview

By Patrick Stevens - The Washington Times

Virginia Tech linebacker Jack Tyler (58) and free safety Detrick Bonner (8) run down Georgia Tech quarterback Tevin Washington (13) during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, in Blacksburg, Va. Virginia Tech won 20-17 in overtime. (AP Photo/Don Petersen)

Virginia Tech: Hokies’ Jack Tyler becoming a tackling machine

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Tech's Dyrell Roberts (11) rushes away from Austin Peay's Josh Carroll (44) during an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. (AP Photo/The Roanoke Times, Daniel Lin) LOCAL TV OUT; SALEM TIMES REGISTER OUT; FINCASTLE HERALD OUT; CHRISTIANBURG NEWS MESSENGER OUT; RADFORD NEWS JOURNAL OUT; ROANOKE STAR SENTINEL OUT

Virginia Tech football: Hokies thriving in the hurry-up offense

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch

Virginia Tech’s J.R. Collins (42) left, signs an autograph for Hokie football fans, left to right, William Barton, 12, Ben Nunez, 12, and Gregory Hearp, 12, all of Roanoke, Va, during the football teams Media Day in Lane Stadium on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg Virginia Saturday Aug. 11, 2012. Virginia Tech opens its 2012 season at home against Georgia Tech Monday Sept. 3. (AP Photo / The Roanoke Times, Matt Gentry)

College football scores: Special teams spark No. 15 Hokies over Austin Peay

By Larry O'Dell - Associated Press

Top 25 Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Virginia Tech wide receiver D.J. Coles (18) runs in an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011 in Atlanta. (AP Photo/David Goldman)

Virginia Tech football: D.J. Coles will miss season with knee injury

By Mike Barber - Richmond Times-Dispatch