The 5-yard touchdown pass with less than two minutes remaining, coupled with a defense that brought timely pressure on Clemson’s final drive, allowed the Hokies to secure their first big-time victory under James Franklin.
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Awarding game balls following Virginia football's 19-16 loss to Duke on Friday night at Scott Stadium.
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Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the decision to go for the winning touchdown on fourth-and-1 from the Clemson 5-yard line late in the fourth quarter of the Hokies' 20-16 win on Saturday.
Virginia Tech coach James Franklin discusses the Hokies' 20-16 win at Clemson on Saturday night.
UNIVERSITY PARK, Texas — Another week of football at Ford Stadium brought a tale of two halves for SMU once again. But unlike the last few, SMU finished this week off with a dominant win. No. 23 SMU (6-1, 4-1) overcame a halftime deficit to defeat California 59-20 on Saturday, securing its fourth consecutive win and third straight in the ACC. SMU overcame another slow start, dominating Cal in ...
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Spotsylvania Utilities will shut off water Oct. 27, 2026, from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Drive, affecting nearby streets listed in the notice.
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Spotsylvania Utilities will temporarily shut off water Tuesday 10/27 from 12–2 a.m. for a tie-in on Old Robert E Lee Dr., affecting nearby listed streets.
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