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Virginia Tech cornerback Brandon Facyson (31) breaks up a pass intended for Syracuse wide receiver Amba Etta-Tawo during the second half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Syracuse hoping to follow upset with win over Boston College

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

UNC hopes keep pace in ACC’s division race vs. Virginia

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches from the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. Virginia Tech faces longtime rival Miami on Thursday night in what shapes up as a must-win game for both teams. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)

Evans sharp again as Hokies beat Miami, 37-16

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, file photo, Syracuse head coach Dino Babers signals to players during the first half of an NCAA college football game against the Virginia Tech on in Syracuse, N.Y. Babers is rocking the locker room speech after beating Virginia Tech and knocking the Hokies out of the Top 25. (AP Photo/Mike Groll, File)

New (and old) ACC coaches battling for more than just wins

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016, file photo, Virginia Tech head coach Justin Fuente watches from the sidelines during an NCAA college football game against North Carolina in Chapel Hill, N.C. Virginia Tech faces longtime rival Miami on Thursday night in what shapes up as a must-win game for both teams. (AP Photo/Ben McKeown, File)

Hokies, Hurricanes looking to get back to winning ways

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

North Carolina wide receiver Austin Proehl (7) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

It’s back: The potential for ACC Coastal chaos looms again

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Syracuse quarterback Eric Dungey (2) is carried off the field after his team's 31-17 win over Virginia Tech in an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Syracuse, N.Y. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)

Eric Dungey leads Syracuse past No. 17 Virginia Tech, 31-17

By MARK FRANK - Associated Press

North Carolina wide receiver Austin Proehl (7) is congratulated after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Miami, Saturday, Oct. 15, 2016, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

North Carolina knocks off No. 16 Miami, 20-13

By TIM REYNOLDS - Associated Press

Virginia Tech-Syracuse Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Pittsburgh's Adam Bisnowaty (69) and Alex Bookser (78) celebrate as offensive lineman Brian O'Neill (70) scores a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia Tech in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. (AP Photo/Fred Vuich)

Johnson facing biggest challenge of ending Jackets’ slump

By CHARLES ODUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 24, 2016, file photo, North Carolina quarterback Mitch Trubisky (10) throws a pass as Pittsburgh's Ejuan Price (5) rushes during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Chapel Hill, N.C. Trubisky has thrown for at least 400 yards in three straight games entering Saturday's visit from No. 25 Virginia Tech. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

No. 25 Virginia Tech beats No. 17 North Carolina 34-3

By AARON BEARD - Associated Press

Virginia Tech-North Carolina Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2016, file photo, Virginia Tech quarterback Jerod Evans (4) tosses a pass during warm ups prior to the start of an NCAA college football game in Blacksburg, Va. The Hokies returned to the Top 25 this week at number 25, and face a test as to whether they belong when they travel to North Carolina to face the No. 17 Tar Heels on Saturday. (AP Photo/Steve Helber, File)

Ranked again, Hokies aim for consistency at No. 17 UNC

By HANK KURZ Jr. - Associated Press

Virginia Tech wide receiver Cam Phillips (5) celebrates a touchdown catch with his teammates during the second quarter of an NCAA college football game against East Carolina in Backsburg, Va., Saturday, Sept. 24 2016. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Evans’ 4 touchdowns carry Virginia Tech past East Carolina

By JIMMY ROBERTSON - Associated Press

Eagles look to rebound, if not soar, against Wagner

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

In a Friday, March 11, 2016, file photo, Virginia Tech police officer Larry Wooddell and his canine partner Boomerl pose in front of the department headquarters on the Virginia Tech campus in Blacksburg, Va. Wooddell has collected more than a few stories over the past eight years, as he’s carried the leash for one of the region’s most recognizable bomb-sniffing dogs around. The duo has clocked in for every shift together for nearly a decade, and now they’re planning to retire together at the beginning of April. (Matt Gentry/The Roanoke Times via AP)

Emailed threats received at Virginia Tech, William & Mary

Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2006, file photo, former college football coach Bill Dooley talks about his career as he stands in front of both a portrait and a bust of himself in the living room of his home in Wrightsville Beach, N.C. Former North Carolina, Virginia Tech and Wake Forest coach Bill Dooley has died at the age of 82. His wife, Marie, said Dooley died Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2016, of natural causes at their home in Wilmington. Dooley went a combined 162-125-5 in 26 seasons as a head coach with the Tar Heels, Hokies and Demon Deacons and took them to a combined 10 bowl games. AP Photo/Karen Tam, File)

Bill Dooley, former Virginia Tech football coach, dies at 82

Associated Press

Washington Redskins running back Pierre Thomas participates in a footwork drill during practice at the team's NFL training facility at Redskins Park, on Friday, Jan. 8, 2016, in Ashburn, Va. The Washington Redskins will play the Green Bay Packers in a wild-card game on Sunday. At right is running back Matt Jones. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Cornerback Kendall Fuller forced to be patient after knee surgery

By Stephen Whyno - Associated Press

Playing at Virginia Tech and having friends in the area have allowed new D.C. United winger Patrick Nyarko to adjust quickly to his new team after a January trade. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Patrick Nyarko settles in, feels at home with D.C. United

By Thomas Floyd - Special to The Washington Times

Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his team during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, in Washington , Wednesday, March 9, 2016. (AP Photo/Steve Helber)

NCAA tournament hopes still murky for some teams after ACC runs end

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times