As the 104th edition of the Commonwealth Cup approaches, a look back at how history has molded Virginia Tech and UVA — and why football will always matter more in Blacksburg.

Some baffling schematic choices exacerbated Virginia Tech's defensive struggles in a deflating 35-28 loss to NC State. Examining those scheme shortcomings along with another evolution in the passing game behind quarterback Kyron Drones.

Virginia Tech looks to clinch a bowl berth.

2,500-word, 9-play film review examining Virginia Tech's triple option attack behind quarterback Kyron Drones' best performance as a Hokie, offensive line technique, and how the second-level of the defense won the day.

Missed high-five, made high-five, "bodyslam" and more.

The Hokies look to make a major step towards bowl eligibility.

Despite the loss of Rodney Rice, Virginia Tech is still well-positioned to get back to the NCAA Tournament. But to do so will require more production from developing players.

Following two weeks of controlling the line of scrimmage, the Hokies were outmuscled up front by an upper echelon ACC opponent. Film review breaking down the shortcomings of Virginia Tech's offensive and defensive line play against Louisville.

Brent Pry and the Hokies look to stay in the hunt for an ACC Championship berth and beat a ranked opponent on the road.

Virginia Tech has beaten three bad ACC teams by three-plus scores. That's a sign of more good things to come.

Offensive creativity and defensive domination; the Hokies delivered true complimentary football in a brutal beatdown of Syracuse. 9-play, 2,500-word film review analyzing Virginia Tech's outside zone run attack, leveling up of d-end Antwaun Powell-Ryland and team defense.

Thus, and by, far, the most impressive victory of the Brent Pry era.

The Hokies look to win back-to-back ACC football games.

A sneaky good pass rush, a favorable QB slate, a few thoughts on the biggest standout transfers and what the recent success could mean for the Hokies' last five games of the season.

Now that Virginia Tech is starting to improve, it's worth looking back at how Brent Pry's vision has unfolded — and give thanks to an often thankless profession.

A single passing concept, paired with a wide variety of alignments, pre-snap motions, and reads created gaping holes in Wake Forest's defense that were repeatedly exploited. 2,200-word, 7-play firm review detailing how the Hokies schemed success through the air behind Kyron Drones' breakout performance.

The Hokies picked up their second ACC win of the season in a dominating win over the Demon Deacons.

Hokies hope to bounce back in ACC play with a win over Wake Forest.

Asking some rhetorical questions about slow starts, Tyler Bowen... figuring it out? ...and who the hell is actually getting better?

A statistical overview of Virginia Tech's defense in the first half of the season. Plus, some nuggets on insanely bad red zone scoring luck.