Monday night's BCS national title game had not even been played and LSU coach Les Miles already was being asked about returning to next year's BCS title game. And for good reason: the Tigers return seven offensive starters and eight defensive starters...

I’ve always been an under-the-radar guy and I’m fine with that. I prefer it that way. I prefer to just fly under the radar and get taken somewhere.” The Hokies’ injury-battered defense will also get a chance to return to full strength during the...

Jeron Gouveia-Winslow and starting defensive tackle Antoine Hopkins to season-ending knee injuries. Starting defensive end James Gayle had missed a couple of games, along with starting cornerback Jayron Hosley. Just when it seemed it couldn’t get much...

Both units faced some obstacles to reach this point. A look at Virginia Tech's defensive depth chart shows seven sophomores and a freshman in the starting lineup. The Hokies were hit particularly hard by injuries this season, losing starters Antoine...

We've got to be able to match that." OVERCOMING INJURIES: While U-M has played most of the season without major injuries, Virginia Tech's defense has been challenged. "We lost probably, arguably our best football player in (linebacker) Bruce Taylor ,"...

Tech defensive coordinator Bud Foster said his defense is not close to where he wants it to be, but that has nothing to do with lack of talent and has everything to do with injuries. The Hokies were decimated this year, with season-ending injuries to...