Virginia Tech 17, Virginia 14: Cody Journell kicked a 29-yard field goal as time expired to push the Hokies past the Cavaliers for the ninth straight time.

Virginia Tech (6-6) is now bowl-eligible for the 20th straight season despite having its hands full against against Commonwealth Cup rival Virginia.

After Journell missed from 42 yards out with 3:43 to play, Antone Exum intercepted a Michael Rocco pass at the Virginia 36 and returned it to the 24-yard-line to set up the game-winning score.

Logan Thomas threw for 129 yards and a touchdown and ran for another for the Hokies, who narrowly avoided overtime for the second straight week. Virginia Tech's postseason streak is the third-longest in the nation, behind Florida State (30) and Florida (21).

Rocco finished with 177 yards and a score on 14-of-29 passing for the Cavaliers (4-8). Tim Smith had four catches for 79 yards and a touchdown.

GAME NOTEBOOK: Virginia Tech improved to 52-37-5 against Virginia. ... The Cavaliers have lost nine straight regular-season finales. ... Hokies receiver Marcus Davis finished with four catches for 33 yards, finishing 109 yards shy of becoming the first player in Virginia Tech history with 1,000 receiving yards.