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Virginia Tech gains commitment from ACC transfer QB
North Carolina QB transfer Bryce Baker has committed to Virginia Tech out of the NCAA transfer portal. Baker was a freshman at UNC this past season and didn’t see any action for the Tar Heels.
Before arriving in Chapel Hill, Baker played high school football at East Forsyth (NC), where he was a four-star prospect. He was the No. 87 overall player and No. 9 QB in the 2025 recruiting cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings which is a proprietary algorithm that compiles ratings and rankings from all four primary recruiting media services.
During his senior season in high school, Baker threw for 3,523 yards and 40 touchdowns, while only throwing five interceptions. Moreover, he logged 303 yards and six scores in the ground game.
North Carolina finished at No. 8 in On3’s 2025 Team Transfer Portal Rankings after losing 41 players to it while adding 42. The team will look to have another successful offseason in the upcoming year, but hope for a better outcome on the field.
Meanwhile, Baker will transfer across the ACC to play for James Franklin at Virginia Tech. Franklin arrived in Blacksburg after a successful stint at Penn State, where he’s one year removed from leading the Nittany Lions to a national semifinal.
Franklin now replaces Brent Pry, who worked under Franklin with the Nittany Lions from 2016-21 as the defensive coordinator. Pry was 16-24 as Virginia Tech’s head coach, but was fired after an 0-3 start this season. Pry now works under Franklin and will be the team’s defensive coordinator for the 2026 season.
Franklin will look to turn the program around in short order, and doing well in the NCAA transfer portal is the first step. Could they have possibly found their QB1 in Bryce Baker? For now, that remains to be seen.
To keep up with the latest players on the move, check out On3’s Transfer Portal wire. The On3 Transfer Portal Instagram account and Twitter account are excellent resources to stay up to date with the latest moves.
Powerball, Mega Millions jackpots: What to know in case you win
Here’s what to know in case you win the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot.
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The Virginia Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at Jan. 23, 2026, results for each game:
Mega Millions
Mega Millions drawings take place every week on Tuesday and Friday at 11 p.m.
30-42-49-53-66, Mega Ball: 04
Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 3
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 1-4-6, FB: 4
Day: 1-0-0, FB: 6
Check Pick 3 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 4
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 1-8-1-7, FB: 1
Day: 0-7-2-1, FB: 2
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Pick 5
DAY drawing at 1:59 p.m. NIGHT drawing at 11 p.m. each day.
Night: 6-6-2-3-7, FB: 1
Day: 8-0-4-5-0, FB: 6
Check Pick 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash4Life
Drawing everyday at 9 p.m.
18-19-43-50-52, Cash Ball: 04
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Cash Pop
Drawing times: Coffee Break 9 a.m.; Lunch Break 12 p.m.; Rush Hour 5 p.m.; Prime Time 9 p.m.; After Hours 11:59 p.m.
Coffee Break: 09
After Hours: 01
Prime Time: 15
Rush Hour: 10
Lunch Break: 04
Check Cash Pop payouts and previous drawings here.
Cash 5
Drawing every day at 11 p.m.
07-11-30-40-42
Check Cash 5 payouts and previous drawings here.
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The No. 14 Virginia Cavaliers men’s basketball program is just one day away from their matchup against the No. 22 North Carolina Tar Heels at John Paul Jones Arena. The Cavaliers currently own a 10-0 home record this season, and they’re looking to extend that streak. However, given that this is only the second-ranked opponent they’ve faced thus far, coming out on top will not be an easy endeavor. Here’s how fans can tune into the game and stay up to date with the Cavaliers through the weekend:
Date/Time: Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 at 12 p.m. EST
Site: John Paul Jones Arena, Charlottesville, Va.
TV: ESPN2 and ESPN.com/watch with Kevin Brown and Cory Alexander
Radio: Virginia Sports Radio Network
Live Stats: VirginiaSports.com and the Virginia Sports App
Can UVA Continue Driving Up Momentum?
Virginia is riding a stunning five-game winning streak after their latest 72-68 victory over SMU. With the Tar Heels being a ranked opponent, pressure is on—there’s little room for error on the court at this point.
The Cavaliers are expected face a great challenge with North Carolina’s freshman forward Caleb Wilson, who is averaging 19.8 points per game while shooting 58.4% from the floor, along with 10.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists. As noted by Odom during his recent postgame press conference:
“We’re just going to have to do our best. No different than we do in any other game. They provide, you know, a stiff challenge. (Caleb) Wilson’s tremendous. You know, one of the best freshmen in the country. And certainly, you know, we’ll be playing in the NBA. You know, in space, he’s really tough to deal with. He can make hard shots. I think their offense is excellent. You know, their defense has been really good this season. The balance of the two has been there for them. So their metrics are still there. You know, so I’m confident in their team and certainly their coaching and, you know, looking forward to getting on the court with them.”
Wilson aside, the Tar Heels are an imposing team to take on. Fortunately, this will be a home game for UVA, automatically giving Odom’s players a bit of a leg up. The Cavaliers have the chance to bring their overall record up to 17-2 and 6-1 in conference play. Will they capitalize on this opportunity, or will North Carolina rally to hand them their third loss of the season?
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