Top Story Spotlight COLLEGE FOOTBALL STATE roundup State college football roundup: Ferrum falls to Delta State The Roanoke Times Oct 17, 2026 Oct 17, 2026 Updated Oct 20, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Qualon Farrar rushed for 101 yards to lead visiting Delta State (3-3) to a 24-7 nonconference win over the host Panthers (2-5).kAmt=: u@FEK 4@>A=6E65 `g @7 bb A2DD6D 7@C a__ J2C5D H:E9 EH@ :?E6C46AE:@?D 7@C u6CCF>] |92<J: {66 925 7@FC 42E496D 7@C ha J2C5D]k^AmkAm}2V{6586 (C:89E @7 u6CCF> D4@C65 @? 2 b\J2C5 CF? E@ E:6 E96 82>6 2E f H:E9 aida =67E :? E96 D64@?5 BF2CE6C]k^AmkAmqFE s6=E2 $E2E6VD sC2<6 u@H=6C 3=@4<65 (:==:2> wFEE@?VD AF?E 2?5 C64@G6C65 E96 32== :? E96 6?5 K@?6 E@ 8:G6 s6=E2 $E2E6 E96 =625 7@C 8@@5 2E `c\f H:E9 bh D64@?5D =67E :? 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Virginia Tech addressing pass defense after loss at SMU Specifically on defense, what could the Hokies do better to ensure opposing quarterbacks aren’t able to easily find openings in the secondary?…
Virginia Tech defense aims to take another step against SMU and Kevin Jennings “I think, again as a competitor, those are the guys you want to go against. You want to go against the best competition," safety Tyson Flowers…
Ferrum wins turnover battle but suffers 'heartbreaking' loss Chowan turned the ball over five times but piled up 530 yards of total offense.
Virginia Tech's Ja’Ricous Hairston grows role with key blocks Hairston's snap count has steadily increased in recent weeks as his work away from the ball has improved. Even with Luke Reynolds receiving pl…
Ferrum defeats Erskine DUE WEST, S.C. — Eli Foutz completed 14 of 25 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns to lead Ferrum to a 34-13 win over Erskine on Saturday.